There are three types of financial challenges, and each one has a different solution. Let’s look at which one applies to you. … Read More
spending
There is nothing wrong with spending money
Some think that becoming better with money means that they shouldn’t spend, but that’s wrong. Spending money can be enjoyable and that’s okay! … Read More
Do you have money dysmorphia?
I talk about money dysphoria, who it affects, its likely causes, how it manifests itself, and what to do about it. … Read More
How (and why) to add friction to your spending
Companies talk a lot about how to reduce friction when it comes to spending. But is that really benefiting you? … Read More
5 reasons to stop panic buying
It’s tempting to assume that we are hurtling towards a financial catastrophe, but don’t make it worse by panic buying. … Read More
How to spend money without supporting authoritarians
Some resources on how to spend money in ways that don’t support authoritarians, or those who do support them. … Read More
Do you have to track your spending forever?
Some people resist the idea that they should track their spending forever. But what else gives so much benefit for a small amount of work? … Read More
Self-care is not doom spending
Self-care is an important part of life, and it’s okay (not reckless, and certainly not doom spending) to allocate money for this purpose. … Read More
Are you doom spending?
A phrase, doom spending (or doomspending) gets to the heart of the hopelessness people face about their finances and their future. … Read More
A better way to pay your credit card bill
To make the purchases feel more real, and thus add some more intentionality, why not pay off the charges in just the way that you put them on? … Read More