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Intellectually, everyone knows that stress is just an unavoidable part of life. Therefore, it’s reasonable to assume that the same applies to money stress: Experiencing it is just part of managing your finances, right? Well, not quite. In this post, we’ll define what money stress truly is and what you can do (starting today) to…
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Here’s a funky paradox: everyone has bad money days now and then and you know it. Not only that, deep down inside you also know this is normal—something to be expected. And yet, when it’s your turn to navigate on the choppy waves of one of such days (-1000 brownie points if it’s a Monday!)…
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If sticking to your monthly budget is part of this year’s big financial plan, you probably know that unchecked spending here is truly the nail in the coffin of even the most carefully balanced budget. But, how can you put your expenses under control without being too inflexible or too loose? That is indeed the…
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Have you ever felt a slight discomfort when you pay for something? Sometimes the funky feeling is barely there –just a subtle awareness that you are about to part ways with your money. If you’ve ever felt these emotions, here’s some good news: you are not imagining them. That uncomfortable/mildly annoying sensation is what some…
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Unless you have spent the past 10 years camping under a rock, you’ve probably heard that making your money work for you through investing is the best way to get ahead financially. Your main roadblock? Every time the idea pops up, your ever-cautious mind goes haywire. Despite having heard all sorts of empowering advice, something…
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“Discussing money matters with my partner is always a walk through the park!” said no one ever (not even the we-share-everything kind of couple). Although with time (and tons of practice) money conversations with your partner can feel less triggering (if not downright intimidating) a blunt truth remains: talking about money with your significant other…
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If you are a regular listener of the Her Dinero Matters podcast, you know that, often, the term “money confidence” pops up here and there. Well, that’s not a coincidence. I am a huge believer in the power of money confidence to make your everyday life (and your regular budget planning) just easier. But what…
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Are you setting goals in a way that works for you? In this article, I’ll walk you through the must-have ingredients of a functional goal.
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If you are a we-will-figure-it-out-eventually kind of person, booking dedicated time to sit down and put together a financial plan (or any sort of plan, in fact) may initially feel like pure and unabridged heresy. And yet, it’s no secret that financial success doesn’t just happen by accident: you have to be intentional. The best…
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We all have beliefs about money. Whether it is a good (or bad) memory, a particular lived experience that has somehow stuck with you over the years, or the opinions that we inherited from our parents and culture of origin, money stories are as abundant and unique as there are human beings. In this article,…
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