Psychology

4 Reasons We Get Stuck (from Seth Godin)

Seth Godin recently wrote about being stuck, citing 4 reasons why most of us can’t complete a project. What a brilliant way to analyze a problem, including the financial ones we face.

Stop Getting Bullied Into Financial Decisions

While most people dispensing advice mean well, no one knows your money like you do–act that way and stop feeling guilty for making important decisions by trusting your own gut.

The Balance Between Doing and Planning

There is a force at the heart of nearly everything we do in life. It tugs on us in two directions (assuming we are not “at rest”)–in one corner is doing, in the other is planning.

If You Didn’t Act on It, Don’t Complain About It

I vote because I want the right to complain for the next 2 years about the choices our politicians make. But many of us sit idly by and watch financial disaster happen, all the while complaining about it.

What Are You Holding Back From?

I share one of my most favorite songs and ask a couple of questions that relate to life and personal finance.

“I Don’t Have Any Money”: Bull (most likely…)

If you’ve ever said “I don’t have any money,” this is the post you need to read. Money mantras can be deadly if applied incorrectly, and this is certainly one case of poor self-thought.

Stopping Entitlement in Kids

Wondering how to stop entitlement attitudes in your kids? Donna Corwin, author of “Give Me, Get Me, Buy Me” has a book out that might be the solution!

What are Your Money Tapes?

Guest post from Gary Foreman about what plays in your head when we make uncomfortable financial decisions.

How Personal is Personal Finance?

Thinking about how to approach personal finance–from the outside in, or from the inside out? Let me know what you think!

Television Makes You Spend More? (Consciously Frugal)

Commenting on a post from Consciously Frugal about how television watching affects our spending habits–and not in the usual ways I always thought of.

How to Stay Frugal and Focused in a Recovery

Our wired-in tendencies are to start over-spending when the economy recovers. If you don’t want to be part of the trend, check out my set of tips for how to stay frugal & focused during an economic upturn.

It's What You Do, Not What You Say

Lying about your financial situation might make you feel better, but it’s only short-lived. Here’s how to thrive in harmony with what you truly are.

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