Tag: childhood trauma

Fear-Based Frugality Can Harm Your Financial Wellbeing

A classic and wise piece of advice from financial advisors is to live within your means. I have written often about the importance of frugality in building wealth and financial wellbeing. Yet there is a difference between frugality by choice and frugality from fear....

The Real Financial Cost of Childhood Trauma

Chances are you know someone who makes you wonder, “Why can’t they manage money better?” They may be intelligent, educated, and capable in many other areas of life, but be underemployed, stuck, or struggling to take care of themselves financially.  Research from the...