Is it ever right to buy a home?
Should you buy a home or rent one instead? It’s a question that nearly everyone must ask themselves, especially when they are about to start a family and have children. We are often told that buying is the superior option. But renting is not as bad of a choice as...
How to psychologically recover from a major financial setback
Three-quarters of American workers over 60 have experienced at least one year without income at some point in their adult lives, according to research by the National Endowment for Financial Education. By age 70, 96% have experienced at least one major life shock like...
4 steps for overcoming financial guilt and shame
Financial shame can take many forms, but at the core it’s about feeling inadequate around money — as if there’s something fundamentally wrong with you. The psychological side effects are real. Financial shame can chip away at your self-esteem and create a cycle that...
How to avoid family fights about money
If you don’t want money issues to come between you and your family, it’s important to prepare yourself for them ahead of time. We’ll run through the primary ways money causes problems in families, along with strategies to ensure it never becomes an issue in your...
Developing a Positive Money Mindset
We all have different attitudes about money. These viewpoints can develop unconsciously, as the result of one’s financial status, upbringing, or experiences with money. In honor of #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, let’s talk about how we can recognize and adjust our...
