How do you think about money? Believe it or not, there’s much more to our money then how much we make and spend. Money mindset is how we think about money and is the main driver behind our decisions with money. Another way to think about your money mindset is that it is your attitude and beliefs about money. For instance, are you more inclined toward consumerism or frugalism?
This category is all about topics related to how we form our money mindsets and how to transform them, as well as what mindsets are most conducive to making productive financial choices. This category also contains articles about money decisions made by the authors and gives readers insight into why they made those decisions. From what wealth means to you to what’s keeping you from fixing your finances, articles in this category will get you thinking about your money mindset and how to change it.
Do you love books? Are you finding yourself with an abundance of books in your home? Are you wondering where to donate books? When the collection of books starts to be a problem and begins to threaten every surface of your home, you may want to think of getting rid of some of them. When …
A lot of people think being frugal means living stingy. In other words, they think you have to live a deprived life to be frugal. In reality, that notion couldn’t be further from the truth. Frugal living is all about being resourceful. It is about discovering ways to save money, whether via do-it-yourself hacks, freebies, …
Spending less than you earn, or making sure you live below your means, is one of the best ways to reach financial freedom. This doesn’t mean you have to cut every cost or give up the things you enjoy in life either. There are still ways to appreciate the little things and live a fulling …
In a perfect world, you’d wake up every day and live the life of your dreams. Unfortunately, however, this is easier said than done. Sometimes, you need the support of a professional such as a life coach to achieve your unique goals, including money goals. From young professionals to leading athletes, people from all walks …
The COVID-19 pandemic seemingly came out of the blue for most of us, and it’s clear that the country was not prepared for it. In fact, our response to this threat clearly indicated to me that dealing with infectious diseases was not only something not being thought about by our government, but something not prioritized. …
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Are you wondering how to get motivated for your next big goal? Do you feel like you need motivation? Motivation is a powerful way to reach your goals. When you’re motivated, you can move mountains and feel like you’re on top of the world. Other times, when motivation is hard to find, you find yourself …
The personal finance community–myself included–loves to focus on the finance side of things. But focusing on the finances is only half of the equation. Today we’re going take it a step further and put the “personal” in personal finance. Some “Personal” Q&A I think everyone should know how to budget, what their investment goals are, …
What makes you successful in business? Is it climbing the corporate ladder? Or retiring early to spend more time with your kids? Turning your side hustle into a full-time gig? The answer, of course, is up to you. Whatever dreams you set your mind to can be achieved with hard work, perseverance, and yes, a …
What is the best way to teach financial literacy? Is it through blogs, books, or courses? Is it best taught at home or in schools? Should it be by trial and error? While we may not all agree about the best way to teach financial literacy, we can all likely agree on one thing. There …
What’s keeping you from fixing your finances? Despite strong economic metrics over the last decade, only 28% of Americans are considered financially healthy, 17% struggle in almost all financial aspects of their lives, and another 55% are struggling with some financial aspects of their lives. Furthermore, 25% of Americans have nothing saved for emergencies and …
