July 30, 2021
by Elizabeth Pratt
Parents experiencing financial hardship may talk less with their kids.
Recent research from the University of California Berkeley found that economic context may be to blame for the “word gap”, where children from lower income households have heard millions of fewer words than their more affluent peers by kindergarten.
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One of the biggest causes of conflict in relationships is differences in values, goals, and habits related to money, and communication about money issues. To keep a relationship happy and peaceful, it’s important for couples to understand their beliefs about money, learn how to talk about money, and learn how to align their financial goals. If you can do these things, you will be well on your way to having one less thing to argue about!
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Decision fatigue is a genuine condition. The term refers to the way decisions made by people after a long session of decision making will deteriorate (Baumeister, 2003). Decision fatigue is an important consideration here at Christmas time. Deciding the right thing to buy for others, shopping for it, then paying a good price for it are uppermost in most people’s minds at this time of year.
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June 30, 2014
by Christie Hunter
Tax preparation and filing is not easy particularly if a person does not have adequate financial knowledge. Moreover, every country and state has its own laws and regulations, and it is very difficult for a person to keep up with the dynamically changing tax regulations. This is the reason that a number of people suffer from stress during tax filing season (Palmiter, 2014). Tax stress syndrome, as the name implies is a form of stress triggered by mental pressure during tax season.
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December 16, 2013
by LuAnn Pierce, LCSW
It seems the holidays always come when money is tight. There is hope for the money conscious and those who are committed to moderation during the holidays based on their principles.
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Unemployment is a harsh reality for many people these days, and the anxiety that comes with it may be overwhelming. Often, the people who suffer the most from this stress are the ones who seem positive and upbeat, perhaps to put on a brave face. But the challenges, stress, and anxiety is still there, and it can be detrimental to your mental health.
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