It's just after the holidays, which means that you probably received a lot of gift cards. I'm sure some of these cards are awesome and you can't wait to go shopping with them. But others may not be so …
8 Ways To Cut Decision Fatigue and Boost Your Mood
We make decisions all day, every day, whether we know it or not. This can have a serious effect on our financial behaviors. It can even lead to what's called decision fatigue, which I've talked about …
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18 Essential Money Rules to Get You Through Your 30s
"When Melissa got her first post-college job, she thought she needed a nice new car and new clothes to match her career success. She was able to find the car she wanted and a monthly payment she …
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What is Financial Denial, Really?
Do you ever wonder why your bank account has less money in it than you wish it had? Do you ever question why you can't afford certain things? Do you read personal finance blogs, magazines, and books …
Why You Need to Stop Borrowing Money and Start Using Cash
Recently I was talking with someone about buying a car. First, you have to know that I hate cars. I think they're a waste of money and nothing more than a means to get from point A to point B. When I …
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What is Dopamine-Induced Impulsive Purchasing (DIIP)?
I bet if you looked around your house you can find at least one thing you wish you hadn't bought. This isn't uncommon. Many of us make impulse purchases on items we don't need or want. But did …
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