Category Archives: Psychology of Money

104 Ways to Feel Better About Your Financial Situation

Posted on May 25, 2018 by

In a nod to a wonderful post titled 101 Ways to Feel Better About Your Recent Weight Gain I am offering my 104 ways to feel better about your finances. This too shall pass. Even if it takes a long time, … Continue reading →

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Creating & Maintaining Healthy Financial Boundaries

Posted on February 22, 2018 by

“You have to try tough love.” “Don’t be an enabler.” “I’m scared he won’t survive without my help.” “We’re all doing the best we can.” “We can’t afford that!“ “The heart has its reasons which reason knows nothing of.” ~ … Continue reading →

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How Women Navigate The Belief That “Money Means Security”

Posted on January 6, 2018 by

“Our beliefs are the invisible ingredients in all our activities.” ~Wayne Dyer I have a few women business friends who gather monthly to discuss goals, struggles and achievements. We serve as each other’s cheerleaders, coaches, and/or accountability partners. Two of … Continue reading →

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Plugging the Leaks in Your Financial Boat

Posted on October 12, 2017 by

Some years ago I heard Dr. Wayne Dyer talk about the children’s song, “Row, row, row your boat.” He went on to explain that the song provides a succinct and sweet guide to life: “Row, row, row (don’t try to … Continue reading →

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Don’t Trip Over The Thin Line Between Thrift and Greed

Posted on August 30, 2017 by

My Mom had beautiful, long nails that she frequently painted a deep red but I don’t think she ever had a a proper manicure at a salon; that would be too much of a luxury. Every year, on the day … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Worth, Value and Income

Posted on February 22, 2017 by

“Never confuse the size of your paycheck with the size of your talent.” ~ Marlon Brando That could go both ways (being overpaid or underpaid). Our beloved Bill Knoche presented on this topic at the monthly meeting of the “I HATE Budgeting … Continue reading →

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Three Steps to Making Better Financial & Life Choices

Posted on December 7, 2016 by

Dear Procrastinators, I get it. It’s much too difficult to determine what to do about your financial situation that, for the sake of your mental health, it only makes sense to play it “safe” and do nothing. Dear Go-getters, I … Continue reading →

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