For millennials and Gen Z-ers, financial literacy is a germane topic as young adults grow into responsibility for their own economic decisions. Although managing personal finances is a critical aspect of independence many are, at first, daunted by the … [Read more...] about Know Your Money Culture
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How to Make Mundane Moments With Your Kids Feel Actually Special
(Fabric) - After my husband bought an additional TV for our bedroom, he, our son and I were on three devices at the same time. The only real talking we did was to tell each other to turn down the volume. Before coronavirus forced us to spend every minute … [Read more...] about How to Make Mundane Moments With Your Kids Feel Actually Special
What Is Financial Anxiety, and How Do You Cope With It?
(Northwestern Mutual) - The coronavirus pandemic has been full of uncertainties, with financial security chief among them. Nearly everyone — not just those who’ve lost a job or had their income reduced — is feeling worried and concerned. So what is financial … [Read more...] about What Is Financial Anxiety, and How Do You Cope With It?
Using Shopping as a Coping Mechanism for Stress
And how to survive buyer's remorse. In times of intense uncertainty most of us experience heightened emotions and deal with them as best we can. As we are navigating the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are inundated with feelings of panic, … [Read more...] about Using Shopping as a Coping Mechanism for Stress
Stop assuming millennials struggling financially have a spending problem
Written by: Megan Leonhardt Maybe you’ve heard it from your parents or seen it on social media, but a certain piece of advice seems to pervade the financial world: If you just stop spending on unnecessary luxuries — from lattes to avocado toast — you could … [Read more...] about Stop assuming millennials struggling financially have a spending problem
Financial Stress and Your Immune System
How financial stress makes you susceptible to viruses and what to do about it. On your average day, most of us endure a certain amount of financial stress. With the coronavirus pandemic threatening millions and millions of jobs globally, financial stress has … [Read more...] about Financial Stress and Your Immune System