By: Kara Stevens
The conventional financial advice that extols the benefits of skipping a $5 latte in order to pocket between $1,300 and $1,820 (depending on your frequency) a year is short-sighted. Don’t get me wrong, saving $1,820 a year is a step in the right direction, but it’s not a high-leverage strategy to build wealth. It’s not
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By: Kara Stevens
One of my dearest friends got married at the end of last year. The destination wedding, which took place on some of the most gorgeous beaches of Mexico, was hands-down one of the most exquisite ceremonies I had ever witnessed. And, as one of her five bridesmaids, it was also one of the most expensive.
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By: Kara Stevens
Earlier this year, I wrote a book to help over-savers and over-spenders feel at peace with their money life. The inspiration for this book was born out of experience and necessity. I had to re-examine how I felt about money in order to eliminate the guilt, confusion, apathy, obsession, sadness and anger that often accompanied
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By: Kara Stevens
Earlier this year, I conducted an experiment of sorts. As a person that struggled with over-saving and money-hoarding, I wanted to test a theory that I had been mulling over. I wanted to see if I could overcome my tendency to obsess over every penny spent if I just threw caution to the wind and
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By: Kara Stevens
If you’re interested in the Happy Finances Challenge, you’ll love The Happy Finances Challenge book. Get your copy here. [bctt tweet=”The more you associate money management with a beautiful, orderly, and peaceful space, the more positive feelings you will have with your money and your money decisions.”] Today’s Lifework: Today, you are going to create an
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By: Kara Stevens
If you’re interested in the Happy Finances Challenge, you’ll love The Happy Finances Challenge book. Get your copy here. When you know better, you do better. Period. With Days 2 and 3, you went deep and saw your financial past and present for what they really were. For some of you, this might have been really
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By: Kara Stevens
Borrowing to pay for college, a down payment on a home, or even a car is a financial given for Americans striving to reach their long-term goals. These loans are as common as Sunday brunches and binge watching Netflix. And with the rising popularity of personal loans, it’s clear that they, too, are becoming a
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By: Kara Stevens
Last month, I had the pleasure of serving as a professor for not one, but two of Mogul X’s break out sessions on #adulting and having a healthy relationship with money. To be honest, before they reached out to invite me to speak, I had never heard of Mogul, one of the fastest growing start-ups
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By: Kara Stevens
Ever since releasing Heal Your Relationship with Money, I’ve experienced a number of newer and more nuanced connections with money that I wanted to share with you in the hope you’ll be able to make more sense of your ever-changing relationship with your coins. Understanding Fear and How to Overcome It We all have fears.
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By: Kara Stevens
There is a reason why “debt” is a “four-letter” word. Debt is a curse and keeps you from living your life free of fear, worry, and frustration. The irony is that we run away from our financial problems because we want to avoid pain. Running away, however, only worsens the state of our finances, thus
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