Quick Check-In on how your brain is processing the COVID-19 Pandemic If you are like most Americans, you were already experiencing chronic stress around your finances according to the Stress in America survey done by the American Psychological Association. … [Read more...] about Fight. Flight. Freeze. How are you Responding to the Coronavirus?
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Financial Stress in the Time of the Coronavirus
With the President announcing a nationwide state of emergency, there is no doubt that the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is having a major impact on our country. Schools, events and businesses have closed across the country, impacting millions of people where … [Read more...] about Financial Stress in the Time of the Coronavirus
Are You an Emotional Spender?
Is your spending out of control? Identify if your retail therapy habit has gone too far. Shopping is a form of instant gratification. Buying a new car or dress can provide a quick self-esteem boost. That’s because spending money is tied to our … [Read more...] about Are You an Emotional Spender?
5 ways to conquer money anxiety and set yourself up for financial success, according to mental health experts
Money can make people nervous. You might avoid checking your bank accounts or just assume you’re awful with money, because nobody ever taught you how to handle it. And if that’s you, you aren’t alone. More than 50% of people polled in a 2018 survey from … [Read more...] about 5 ways to conquer money anxiety and set yourself up for financial success, according to mental health experts
These apps are changing the way we talk about money
(CNN) - People still don't like to talk about money, especially their own. "We aren't over the money taboo yet," said Majd Maksad, co-founder of Status Money, a personal finance site that allows users to anonymously compare their finances with that of their … [Read more...] about These apps are changing the way we talk about money
Helping your children buy a home
What to consider and ways you can assist children in buying their first home. Having somewhere to live is a basic necessity but the price of Australian property is making it increasingly difficult for young people to purchase a home. Housing prices in … [Read more...] about Helping your children buy a home