Getting Real: How My Mental Health Impacts My Finances

I'm going to be really honest with you because I think it's important to do so: I struggle with depression. It's chronic, recurring, and although it's well-treated, I'll probably deal with it off and on for the rest of my life. I share this because it's an important part of my money story. And because I know that a lot of you out there have stress, trauma, and mental health issues that might affect your finances, too. My Mental Health and My Money Can't Be Separated I used to really beat myself Read more [...]

5 Reasons Why Obsession With Money Can Destroy Your Life

It's good to make your personal finances a priority in your life. After all, if you don't, then you can end up in a lot of debt or financial struggle. Obviously, that would be stressful. However, you also have to have some balance. An obsession with money can be just as damaging as not attending to your money at all. In fact, obsessing over your finances can destroy your life in these five key ways: 1. Stress Negatively Impacts Your Health Paying smart attention to your money relieves stress. Read more [...]