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Financial Serenity

Easily the most stressful thing we deal with as adults is money. Money affects just about every aspect of our lives, from what activities we do, to what type of food we eat, to the home we live in. All of these life decisions, some bigger than others, have to be decided through the lens … Read more

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The Ultimate Pregnancy Month-By-Month Savings Guide

If you know you’re going to need extra money for your baby fund, now is a great time to consider new sources of income that might work well with your new lifestyle, recommends Joyce Marter, a licensed psychotherapist and author of The Financial Mindset Fix: A Mental Fitness Program for an Abundant Life. “A part-time, … Read more

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How to Raise Financially Responsible Children

There are many different ways to approach money with kids. Some people say having children earn money is good while others may suggest that it creates the wrong incentive. Beyond that, how advanced should you teach your kids budgeting, saving, or spending? At what age do they need a debit card or even know how … Read more

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What You Need to Know about Living Well and Spending Less

Regardless of your income, you can become financially independent. For starters, adopting a positive mindset can pave the path to financial independence. Here’s how to live the lifestyle you deserve without breaking the bank. What’s the secret to spending less and living well? Would you be surprised to learn that it all has to do … Read more

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Your Beliefs About Money Are Affecting Your Kids

According to Joyce Marter of Psychology Today, children develop underlying beliefs about money based on early life events. Unfortunately, these beliefs, or “money scripts” as many experts call them, usually aren’t entirely accurate — yet children follow them into adulthood and often pass them down to their own kids too. Marter also says that children … Read more

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How to Talk with Your Partner About Money

If you know you’re going to need extra money for your baby fund, now is a great time to consider new sources of income that might work well with your new lifestyle, recommends Joyce Marter, a licensed psychotherapist and While wanting to bring up finances and budgeting with your spouse or partner is a good … Read more

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The Psychology of ‘Treat Yourself:’ How to Manage the Urge to Splurge

You may associate ‘treating yourself’ with getting pampered at a spa, going on a spending spree, attending a sporting event or concert or taking an exotic trip. In one of the most popular episodes of “Parks and Recreation,” for example, characters Tom and Donna decide to dedicate one day a year to engage in massive … Read more

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