In the complex world of economics and human behavior, not everything is as straightforward as it seems. Our beliefs about happiness, wealth, and consumption are often challenged by paradoxes that reveal unexpected truths. For those not fully sure about a paradox and what it means, it is simply a situation or statement that appears to…
We’ve all been there: striving to achieve a particular goal, whether it’s shedding pounds or mastering a new skill, only to find ourselves faltering with each attempt. But why does this happen? Weren’t we told that setting goals is the key to success? While setting goals is undoubtedly important, it’s just the beginning. Merely establishing…
We covered a lot in 2023 – from budgeting and paying down debt to forming good financial habits, addressing inflation, discovering new ways to save, and much more. With so much valuable information throughout the year, it might be a lot to digest. If you missed our posts or prefer a quick crash course, we’ve…
Have you experienced the exhilarating emotion of saving money, discovering that it’s not just joyous but can become borderline addictive? The journey begins with the initial thrill of saving, and as your consistency grows, witnessing your savings increase becomes an addictive delight, pushing you to strive for even greater financial milestones. Interestingly, as your savings…
How do you talk a baby? You talk nicely and gently but also make sure your language is clear and repeated at times. That is how money works. We need to be careful with our language and approach it so we can establish a pattern and a relationship with money. In the long term, this…
So you have laid out your financial plan, whether it involves chipping away at debt, save a large sum of money for a down payment, or pursuing another substantial financial milestone. Unfortunately, given the enormity of your plan, some big sacrifices are needed. Truth be told, this isn’t a walk in the park. You are…
We all have goals, whether small ones like making it to the weekend without quitting our job, or big ones like graduating college. But what sets true goal setters from those who end up quitting and not achieving their goals? Simply putting it on paper! And yes this is backed by science , so why…
Often times, we make mistakes in life but fail to learn from them or take any lessons. While making mistakes is not the end of the world, the bigger mistake is when we don’t take any lessons or learn from these mistakes. For example, financially speaking, if you took a credit card in your younger…
The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed the way we live our lives, forcing us to stay at home and rely on technology more than ever before. While platforms like UberEats, Amazon, and TikTok were already popular, they have become ubiquitous during the lockdowns, to the point where they are now virtually synonymous with the pandemic…
What do the following 3 have in common? -eating your fruits and vegetables, and avoiding junk food-reading books and enriching your mind with positive thoughts-socializing and connecting with educated and knowledgeable friends If done holistically and on a consistent basis, these three will ensure the future version of you is a super one. One that…