Debbie Blog

Money can be a sensitive topic, especially when it comes to discussing it with loved ones. However, it's important to have open and honest conversations about finances to ensure everyone is on the same page and to help support each other. Here are some tips on how to talk about money with friends and family:

Have you ever felt anxious or left out when you see others having fun or participating in an activity you’re not a part of? If so, you may be experiencing FOMO, also known as norm matching. It’s a common feeling, but it’s important to understand its psychological impact on our behavior and mental health.

In this series, we’re going to make talking about money fun, by bringing in some psychology.

This is the age old question - does love and money go together, or are they meant to stay separate? Turns out, marriage leads to a lot of positive benefits with regards to money, and vice-versa (speaking about money actively helps with marriage).

In a society where we’re conditioned to dislike ourselves, forever on the pursuit of being better, thinner, fitter, having clearer skin, smarter, prettier… it’s not surprising that the overload of these standards are translating to our bank balances.

We all set New Year’s Resolutions, but most of us don’t keep them. The big mistake most of us make is in making the goal too high and vague. Think about the last time you set a resolution, did it sound like this? “I plan to work out more” “I will save more” “I will live a healthier lifestyle”

Psychologist have long referred to our subconscious as a fight between the elephant (our irrational, impulsive side) and the rider (our analytical, reasonable side). The elephant is the one who wants the new phone that just came out, while the rider knows that we just bought a new phone 6 months ago and don’t need a new one.

Talking money with your partner or spouse is daunting - most divorce happens as a result of the financial issues so getting on the same page is critical

We love a hustle… but rest and relaxation are truly fundamental parts of success.