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?
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
Where Money and Emotions Meet
The Financial Psychology Center (FPC) is devoted to helping clients in uncover patterns in their relationship with money that keep them stuck and suffering. We provide clients with tools to help heal their financial anxiety and address maladaptive behaviors … [Read more...] about Where Money and Emotions Meet
Discover Your Money Story
How does your brain process topics relating to money? Think about bills. Think about home ownership. We each have preconceived ideas about what these mean, how we might deal with them, and how we feel about them. You didn’t have to think too hard to start … [Read more...] about Discover Your Money Story