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Financial well-being is a cornerstone of overall health and happiness, yet it’s often misunderstood or neglected in pursuit of materialism. This week on Doing Well: The Wellbeing Science Insights Podcast, host Dina Sargeant interviews financial wellness expert Joyce Marter, LCPC on what healthy financial behavior looks like. With over 20 years of experience as a … Read more

We know it might seem obvious, but being assertive at work has positive impacts on your career. After all, speaking your mind can make the difference between receiving a big promotion and being stuck in the same position indefinitely.

Financial dysmorphia is a psychological condition where individuals misperceive their financial situations, leading to anxiety and fear of inadequacy. Studies reveal that a significant percentage of Generation Z and millennials feel financially insecure despite having healthy savings. Influencers on social media contribute to this distorted perception, creating unrealistic financial standards. To overcome financial dysmorphia, experts … Read more

Credit card debt has never been more crippling. With interest rates now hovering near 23%, cardholders are seeing their balances grow at record speed. The average American has over $8,000 in credit card debt — and the daily compound interest makes each month’s bills and minimum payments harder to handle.

Thirty years ago, right after completing my bachelor’s degree in psychology, I spent a summer teaching kindergarten at a Columbus, Ohio, school designed for children with behavioral disorders, many of whom were diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder (ODD). The student body was overwhelmingly BIPOC and had endured extensive trauma: separation from family, various forms of abuse, … Read more

To make this year count, how do we establish healthy workplace relationships by setting professional boundaries with our colleagues? Why is this important and how do we practice it? Work It’s Hui Wong speaks with Joyce Marter, a mental health keynote speaker and corporate trainer – helping corporations, associations and organisations improve well-being, culture, collaboration and … Read more

WITH RISING FAST-food prices setting off a national outcry, rents outpacing wages, pundits not letting the whole recession talk die, and your daily burrito looking way smaller than it used to, it’s no wonder you’re feeling financially frazzled. It’s not just you.

“Spaving” is the combination of saving and spending and refers to leveraging popular short-term deals that encourage spending more now to save money over time. This trend has become extremely popular on TikTok.

Wrangling with student loan debt is one of the most significant economic struggles in the U.S. Americans owe over $1.75 trillion in student loan debt across over 40 million borrowers. Though President Joe Biden has made promises to reduce that debt, it surely won’t be eliminated altogether, and we can expect the problem of mounting student … Read more

Transitioning to the civilian job market after a military career is a common step for many veterans. As you search for a civilian job, you may have questions about translating military skills on a resume, finding job opportunities for veterans and mastering interviews in an unfamiliar job market. This guide will answer those questions and share … Read more