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Photo by Canva Hi Reader, Have you ever bought something unplanned and later wondered, Why did I do that? I walked into a big box store for one small tool. Somehow I spent $110.00. Damn… impulse spending sneaks up on us. Retailers know exactly how to make it happen. I know, I am not alone on this. Impulse spending isn’t just about money, it’s about psychology. Our brain is wired to seek instant gratification. Oftentimes at the cost of long-term financial health. The Psychology Behind Impulse...
Photo by Canva Hi Reader, Chemists know that a reaction can be safe and controlled or dangerous and explosive. Using the wrong ingredients, or overheating can trigger a chain reaction that’s hard to stop. Debt works the same way. At first, it seems harmless to take out a loan, use a credit card, or finance a new car. But if you don’t manage it properly, it grows faster than you expect. Before you know it, you're struggling to keep up with payments. And your financial situation feels out of...
Photo by Canva Hi Reader, I know what it's like to feel stressed and overwhelmed, like you're in a daze. Staring at a video on your phone, but don’t seem to see anything. “If only I could wipe away my debt, I wouldn’t feel this way” is your only thought. You might feel like you're not in control of your life, and your happiness is out of reach. For a long time I thought I would be happier if I had more money. But I'm here to tell you that money alone is not the only key to your happiness and...