Has this ever happen to you? You get on a great streak and all of a sudden disaster strikes? You get so far in your savings goal only to have a freak accident that wipes it all out? Or you have wins in a couple of projects and start to look like a superstar at […]
[social_warfare] Last article, we talked about the myth of the rational investor. Somewhere along the way, we got the idea that we can repress our emotions and we would be better for it. We think that just because we experience emotions, that we are bound to make bad money decisions. But what if I told
How to be an Emotional Investor and Not Lose Your Shirt Read More »
[social_warfare] This blog post is part of the 4th Annual Suicide Prevention Awareness Month blog tour. If you are feeling suicidal, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or text HOME to 741741 September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Suicide, depression and mental illness can not be teased apart. Mental health is fundamental
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[social_warfare] Let’s face it. Budgets suck. A surprising stance from a personal finance professional. Budgets, as we know them, seem to be more stick than carrot. As humans, we respond better to positive reinforcement rather than punishment. So how can we be sure to get the carrot in order for us to make our financial
5 Budget Hacks that Let Me Save 30% of My Pre-tax Pay Read More »
[social_warfare] For the month of June, I challenged myself to make art every day for 30 days.
I Tried a 30-day Challenge and This Is What Happened Read More »
[social_warfare] Welcome to the inaugural volume of Sunday Brunch’s new series of Book & Brunch. In this series, I hope to highlight books that piqued my interest, to discuss the merits of the concepts and generally discuss books with you. It’s kinda like a virtual book club. After each book, how about we do a
The Truth About Bestselling Book Girl, Stop Apologizing Read More »
[social_warfare] “How do you feel?” I was lightheaded and my hands were shaking. I was about to re-enter the exam room. I knew before even signing up that the odds were stacked against me. Historically, only 1 in 3 people pass. I’ve heard the horror stories from coworkers. That was when my instructor saw me
From Sad Middles to Happy Endings: Mid-Year Check In Read More »
[social_warfare] Money is enigmatic. It means different things to different people. Different ways to save, different ways to budget. However, our culture shares some common misconceptions when it comes to money. These misconceptions, or myths, are so ingrained that it’s often buried in our subconscious. Most of them are never really questioned, they are taken
Here are the 6 Money Myths Holding You Back – and How To Debunk Them Read More »
[social_warfare] The gender wage gap has long since grabbed headlines, more recently a new gap is capturing attention. This is the gender investment gap. The gap shows women are investing 40 percent less than their male peers. So why is this so?
Why Aren’t Women Investing? The Gender Investment Gap Read More »
How many of you were like me and binged watched the entire Tidying Up series with Marie Kondo in 1 sitting? The show was a surprise hit; love it or hate it, it had everyone talking. Besides how to declutter, I learned one of the most important lessons from watching the show.
The One Lesson Marie Kondo Teaches That No One Talks About Read More »
