Recently, life got chaotic—to put it mildly. Different family members got sick, some were hospitalized—more than once—and almost everything that could go wrong did go wrong. In other words, it felt like Murphy’s Law was in full effect. When life goes sideways like this, the last thing on your mind is money, finances, or whether…
Have you ever automated your savings, used ’rounding off’ to save money or used one credit card instead of multiple cards to simplify things? If you did any of these, you have unknowingly – or knowingly – subscribed to and put ‘nudge‘ theory into real action. So what is nudge theory and how can it…
New year resolutions are everywhere, and they are dime a dozen. And frankly, you are probably sick of seeing and reading about them, so I won’t give you more of these. Instead, I do want to talk about a few things you can do in the beginning of the year, to ensure you have a…
Ever considered saving for a sunny day, instead of the old adage about saving for a rainy day? And I mean this literally—saving for that sunny day at the beach, or whatever your version of sunny is. If saving for a rainy day sounds dull and uninspiring, why not reframe it into something more positive…
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…