Experts have identified four main money philosophies. Can you spot which one best describes you?
A financial therapist exists at the intersection of the therapeutic and financial fields.
Mia Love focuses on the intersection between physical wellness and financial stability.
Dr. Nicole Garner Scott says this is common.
Even from a young age, you can start to teach your child about this concept of appreciation. If she has a toy that is a collector’s item, you can show her what you bought it for, and what it’s going for on resale sites. You can also talk to her about things that only depreciate, like cars and clothes, so she never spends too much on those.
You could go for the place where the rent is so cheap it seems too good to be true, but it’s month to month. The issue there is that, at any given moment (or month) the landlord could increase your rent drastically, sending you out on the apartment hunt again and moving (which is expensive). Or, you could go for the place that has slightly higher rent, but is offering a three-year lease. Translation: you’re guaranteed that price for three years.
A relationship is all about reciprocity and coming together to make decisions that are best for both parties involved. This also includes finances, but as more women become independent and are capable of handling their financial obligations on their own, it brings up a question of what –or how much– a man should contribute to […]
Even if you and your partner do not yet share finances, if you plan on doing so in the future, it’s good to start healthy money management habits now. But what are you supposed to do if you see that your partner is not good with money, and the reality is that, at least for […]
You get your big girl panties when you have everything on this list!