One of the resources that we need to manage properly in our day-to-day lives is money. We can accomplish this by performing proper personal finance. This refers to all the decisions and actions which an individual or a household does in the effort of keeping track of their day-to-day costs....
Even if you're housebound, there are ways to ensure your weekly dose of exercise, for both physical and mental health.
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Some counterintuitive ways to boost your mental and physical health.
Meditate! Be Grateful! Journal! It’s starting to sound a lot like “Marsha! Marsha! Marsha!” from The Brady Bunch. I now know what Jan must have felt like. Daily, if not hourly, we are bombarded with...
Although many, many things have changed this year, it’s unlikely that the holidays will be canceled. Whew.
Consumers still say they expect to shell out an average of $880 on gifts and other holiday items like decorations this year — just $5 less than they spent...
It's almost the New Year, and that means it's time to set some serious financial goals. Whether you want to save up to buy your first home, jump-start your retirement savings, or pay off debt, there's no better time to set some financial goals than at the start of a new year.
These 10...
Financial irresponsibility is easy.
If you want to find ways to blow your money, the internet is filled with them. Amazon (AMZN) can help you spend thousands on gadgets you’ll neither use nor need. Late-night TV still runs infomercials based on the idea that blankets and...
Notice your habits
To start, take some time to notice how and when you spend money. What are your patterns—what motivates you to buy things? Do you shop impulsively? What are your triggers? You might want to start a spending diary to track your habits for a month to get a better idea....
By now, it is well understood that this holiday season is going to be much different from those of recent years. While it is a hard fact to come to terms with, it is necessary to keep everyone safe and healthy! One silver lining is that with smaller gatherings or celebrations with your household...
Many of us know what we're supposed to do when it comes to basic money management - spend less than you earn, save an emergency fund, and invest for retirement. However, establishing good habits is always easier said than done.
Money management, like many important things in life, requires...
Want to make smart food choices but confused by all the health claims, messages, and logos on foods? Use these tips to avoid brain strain while shopping online or in person at the store.
- Read food nutrition labels, even for so-called “healthier” foods....
It’s no secret that the super-wealthy think about money in a much different way than the rest of us.
Money is something they have plenty of, have seemingly little problems acquiring, and aren’t afraid to spend.
From the outside looking in, it’s real easy for us to say that...
What is financial wellness? Being rich or flushed with cash doesn’t mean you have healthy financial wellness. But your financial wellness is very much tied in with your overall wellbeing as a human. Financial wellbeing enables people to better enjoy life in general because you...
It can be easy to overindulge in treats during the holidays, but it is still possible to eat healthy during the season.
Path to improved health
Whether it’s sitting around the family dinner table or munching on endless snacks at a party, the holidays mean food. Lots of food. It can be...
TAKE A MOMENT TO THINK about your subscription payments. How many streaming platforms, dating apps, subscription boxes, exercise clubs, and other services do you pay for each month? How much does it cost you?
The cost may be more than you'd expect. In 2019, Americans spent an average...
I have been meditating seriously for a little over a year now, and I can genuinely say that it has changed my life for the better. No, I have not reached enlightenment or experienced some coveted cathartic state, but I have learned how to be more mindful through meditation.
I have learned how...
Looking for creative ways to save money every month? Most of us struggle to save money each month even after creating a budget and doing the stereotypical money-saving tactics like bringing a lunch to work and canceling the gym membership.
The good news is there are plenty of ...
Handling your finances can be challenging, especially for employees. Not only are workers losing sleep at night because of looming debts or financial insecurity, but the negative impact of those issues is also spilling over into the workplace.
Research commonly suggests that poor...
Changing your money mindset is one of the most important things you can do to guarantee your success. We all feel out of sorts with money, from those of us struggling with debt to the successful business owners I work with on a weekly basis.
People are programmed to avoid things that cause...
