Financial planners aren’t just for rich people. They’re for you, too
Do you know the difference between interest and compound interest? Could you tell me what bonds, stocks, or mutual funds are? Can you explain inflation and how it affects your life? If not, don’t worry — you’re in good company. According to the National Bureau of...
Being frugal sounds boring — until it makes you wealthy
Frugality isn’t easy to practice in today’s consumer-driven economy. But there is a growing frugality trend sparked by a mix of factors, namely the pandemic, inflation, and fears of a recession. Being frugal isn’t the same thing as being cheap — and watching your...
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...
Risk takers have “childlike” brains—and sometimes it’s a benefit
As the COVID-19 pandemic ravaged the United States in 2020 and 2021, forcing millions to forego fulfilling activities — parties, sporting events, dinner outings with friends — a peculiar side effect emerged. Confined indoors, essentially forced to be risk averse, many...
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