Psychology of Money
Carnival of Personal Finance – Words of Wisdom Edition
Monday, January 23rd, 2012
It’s my pleasure to host this week’s 345th edition of the Carnival of Personal Finance. If you’re not familiar with a blog carnival, it’s a showcase of some of the best writing from throughout the blogosphere, with bloggers submitting one of their best recent posts. This particular carnival, which features rotating hosts, has been in ... [Read more]
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The Year’s Most Popular Posts From Matt About Money
Tuesday, December 20th, 2011
This blog was born out of my simple, strong desire to make a difference in people’s lives. The mistakes I made with money early in my adult life radically changed my life. Ever since then, I’ve been endlessly fascinated with all things financial. And each year I only get more enthused about sharing practical ways ... [Read more]
Money Roundup: How to Spend Less Than $100 on Christmas, The Best and Worst Things to Buy in December, and More
Friday, December 2nd, 2011
It’s a lonely job scouring the web for the finest in personal finance. But I’m happy to do it. Here are 10 of the best articles from my searches over the past week. Arsenic in Your Juice (Consumer Reports). Getting the best deals at the grocery store means more than finding the best prices. It ... [Read more]
Money Roundup: Bringing Sanity to Kids’ Birthday Parties, Coupons To-Go, and More
Friday, September 30th, 2011
Every week, I read lots of personal finance articles so you don’t have to. Here are my latest picks for the best of the best. 10 Things Boomers Should Never Do With Their Money (Mainstreet). Good advice that pertains to younger people as well. How to Answer Behavioral Interview Questions (US News). This is a ... [Read more]
Two Steps For Better Money Management in Marriage
Tuesday, September 27th, 2011
With all the stuff two people bring into a marriage, it’s no wonder that money is a very frequent topic of dispute. They were raised by different sets of parents who did the whole money thing in their unique way. They had different personal financial experiences. They have different temperaments, and they bring into marriage ... [Read more]
Navigating The Mixed Messages Of Our Consumer Culture
Tuesday, September 20th, 2011
If you’re really paying attention, life can be a very odd experience. Especially when it comes to money. For example, in troubled economic times like these, front-page newspaper stories regularly quote economists expressing concern that the personal savings rate is going up. I still vividly remember reading one such story during a previous recession. I ... [Read more]
To Make a Positive Change, Make it Emotional
Tuesday, August 30th, 2011
Making an important lasting change in our life can be tough. We vow to get out of debt, but old habits are hard to break and we just can’t seem to make progress. In their book, Switch, Chip and Dan Heath offer helpful insights into the challenges of change, along with practical steps for succeeding. ... [Read more]
The Power of Clarity
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011
Are you trying to make a positive change in your finances or some other area of your life? How clear are you about the change you’re trying to make? As Chip and Dan Heath researched Switch, their helpful book about what it takes to truly change something about our lives, they discovered three surprises. This ... [Read more]
I Want The Red One
Monday, July 18th, 2011
On a nice summer evening after dinner recently, our two-year-old was in our backyard working a blue Hula-Hoop with a level of skill far beyond her years. Her face was the very definition of joy. But then it all took a very sudden turn for the worse. Her five-year-old brother had gone into the garage ... [Read more]
Tapping Into the Odd and Powerful Force of Momentum
Wednesday, May 25th, 2011
I didn’t want to run the other day. I was dead tired. Just couldn’t sleep the night before. But I went anyway. I didn’t set any speed records; that’s for sure. In fact, I was running so slowly, it wouldn’t have surprised me if a walker passed me by. But I went. And I ran ... [Read more]
