After nearly two years of living through a global pandemic, those celebrating the holidays — and especially those gathering in person with loved ones — know there’s a lot to be grateful for. But if your wallet has taken a hit, the extra expenses of the seasons … [Read more...] about Worried About Money This Holiday Season? Here’s What Financial Psychologists Want You to Know
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Avoid Borrowing Blunders This Holiday Season
Learn to spread cheer without maxing out your credit. Christmas came early this year. Ready or not, the holiday shopping season is here — and has been for a while. Retailers could be found rolling out Black Friday deals long before Thanksgiving week, … [Read more...] about Avoid Borrowing Blunders This Holiday Season
How taking time off can benefit your mental health
When it comes to using paid time off, many Americans just don’t do it. In part, that’s because of a major cultural narrative that hard work will allow you to reach your goals. “That narrative has really ground us into this workaholic sort of mentality,” … [Read more...] about How taking time off can benefit your mental health
The Post Pandemic Big Burnout
“You should take care of yourself more!” “Stressed? I guess you’re not doing enough to prioritize your mental health. You should do that!” “Burnout isn’t a thing” While some are lucky enough to have never been told things like mentioned above, the … [Read more...] about The Post Pandemic Big Burnout
Millennial Money: It’s OK to not buy stuff on Black Friday
It’s that time of year when retailers seem to join forces to plant a message in shoppers’ minds: “Buy Stuff on Black Friday, or You Are a Fool.” They transmit this message in loud TV commercials, targeted social media ads, and promotional emails you … [Read more...] about Millennial Money: It’s OK to not buy stuff on Black Friday
Can being thankful help us with our wallets?
Since we are young, we are taught to be thankful and appreciate what we have. World’s gratitude expert Robert Emmons writes, “it’s an affirmation of goodness. We affirm that there are good things in the world, gifts and benefits we’ve received”.1 It was also … [Read more...] about Can being thankful help us with our wallets?