The line between working hard and workaholism is very thin. In fact, workaholism is one of the most confusing negative money behaviors. Where do you stand?
Tag Archive: Money Mindset
The Power of They
What will ‘they’ think? That little question has tripped up more people on their journey to financial security. Here’s why…
Foreign Travel 9-1-1: When Clutter is Good
Merida, in the Mexican Yucatán, is my favorite place to unwind. But when disaster struck, I was relieved to have brought some precious clutter with me.
Repelling Money: Pushing Money Away
Pushing money away, or repelling money, relates mostly to the “money is bad” maxim. There’s a major confusion between what money is and what it can do.
Going On Clutter Patrol
Time to clear out the clutter (in your mind or your surroundings) that’s really holding you back from getting control of your finances and your future. Here are a few things it wouldn’t hurt to get rid of …
The Three Stumbling Blocks On The Path To “Financial Security”
When it comes to financial security, you’ve heard all your life that “the earlier you start saving for retirement, the better…” Yet somehow life always got in the way. What are the three stumbling blocks that could keep you from catching up and achieving the financial peace of mind you seek?
Do You Have a “Healthy Money Mindset”?
Some women have healthy money mindsets, shepherding their money and being ready to fund the rest of their lives. But the majority of women are missing at least one of the three key pieces that make up a healthy money mindset. And that’s enough to keep them from thriving.
What is the Anchor Holding You Back from “Financial Security”?
For those of us in our 50s and beyond who are wondering how we’re going to finance the rest of our lives, the question is: what is the ‘anchor’ we’re holding onto that won’t let us make the changes we know are needed in order to ‘survive’ and even thrive?
The Company You Keep
Rumor has it you’re the average of the five people you spend the most time with. Let’s assume that’s so. Do this little exercise and see if your best friends are pulling you up or pulling you down …
Two Scary Words: “Now What?”
How do you react to bad financial news? By sticking your head in the sand? Or by trying to figure out what’s causing the problem in the first place. Let’s look at how you answer the question “Now what?”
