Theory Shameory: Bridging the Disconnect between Money Thoughts and Money Practice I have to admit that I am a self-help buff. I love the idea of looking within with the goal of leaving better than when I chartered out…moving some stuff in, throwing some stuff out, collapsing this, expanding that… you get the hint. But, here is
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Can Money Buy You Happiness? We live in an extreme society. A society where we can find the morbidly obese and the fatally thin, both by personal choice and volition. A society where there are those that work eighty hours a week while there are those that refuse to work any. A society of ultraconservatives
Read MoreJanuary is officially over and the Shopping In My Closet Challenge has been 95% successful. On January 31st, I spent $20 on a couple of tops to replace the ones that I had to throw out because they were getting shabby. Despite that trip, I feel completely renewed and I believe that my relationship with
Read MoreThey say “love don’t cost a thing”, but we all know that dating sure does. Keeping an active social life while guarding your long-term financial goals such as property ownership, zero debt, advanced study, and a secure retirement don’t have to be mutually exclusive. Incorporate a couple of these “single and saving in the city”
Read MoreI have to admit that I am a self-help buff freak. :). I love the idea of looking within with the goal of leaving better than when I chartered out…moving some stuff in, throwing some stuff out, collapsing this, expanding that… you get the hint. But, here is the caveat about self-help. It does not
Read MoreGood Morning Frugalistas! I am sorry for having not updated my progress and struggle with shopping in my closet–but I have been busy having an active civic and social life– which I think is the main reason why shopping in my closet was so easy this week. As I mentioned last week, I realized that
Read MoreOur daily financial decisions and long-term financial planning are affected not only our personal values and life situations (i.e. stages in life), they are impacted by larger economic factors one of which is the greasy, mean factor of INFLATION. Inflation, simply stated, is a rise in the general level of prices. In times of inflation,
Read MoreLooking to shift your money mindset? Want to understand and internalize the habits of pentamilionaires and decamillionaires? Want some insight into why you spend? I spent close to two years reading nothing but personal finance books when I made the decision to become debt free. I owe a lot of my current financial acumen to
Read More1. Accountants 2. Personal Finance Coach 3.Bankers 4. Credit Counselor 5. Insurance Agents 6. Insurance Agents 7. Lawyers 8. Real Estate Agents 9. Tax preparers 10. Investment Brokers If you’re waiting for a sign that it’s time to make a change, consider this it. Money Therapy may be just what you need to break through your financial
Read MoreAs we begin to make good on the promises of our New Year’s resolutions, I thought I would share how I am doing with mine to keep me accountable and hear how you are doing with yours. I am a diligent saver, but I LOVE but I LOVE to collect clothes, bags, and shoes. It is
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