by | May 14, 2015 | All posts, Money Mindset
I write about money, which is a pretty broad topic. Sometimes, it means writing about the economy. Sometimes, it means writing about basic personal finance rules. Like most people who write for the Internet, I come across a lot of pushback. Sometimes it’s in the form... by | Apr 30, 2015 | All posts, Budget, Money Mindset, Saving Money
Breakups are never easy. Years ago, after a breakup, my mom took me out for margaritas. (There is no cure for heartbreak but margaritas come close). I was feeling better, but my shoulders were still slumped, and I was still on the verge of tears at any given moment.... by | Apr 9, 2015 | Money Mindset
Is money simply a means to an end, a tool? Or does it represent something larger, more important? Because I’m a huge nerd, I’ve been mulling over this question a lot lately. There’s math in money. There’s no arguing against that. Your budget,... by | Mar 30, 2015 | Money Mindset
Today, let’s talk about you. I want to know about your personality. Specifically, your money personality. Yep, that’s a thing. Brad Klontz is a money psychologist (yep, that’s another thing) who says there are four basic money scripts. He co-authored... by | Jan 28, 2015 | Money Mindset, Shopping
Saving money is all about mindful spending. For that reason, I like the idea of pricing items according to time. How does it work? Simple. You want to buy new toy. Instead of thinking about its cost in terms of dollars, you price it according to a more precious... by | Dec 29, 2014 | Money Mindset
Kanye West? He’s kind of controversial. Religion can be controversial. And the death penalty, should you bring it up at Thanksgiving dinner, is probably going to get everyone going, too. But frugality? Nope. It’s boring. Straightforward. Not at all controversial. At...
Managing your money is like going to the dentist or standing in line at the DMV. Nobody wants to do it, but at some point, it’s inevitable: you need to clean your teeth, renew your license, and manage your money like a grown-up.
