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What is Financial Wellness?
Financial wellness is a state of money well-being related to understanding your financial picture, having enough financial literacy to create financial plans, and making sure that your emotions are balanced when you engage with money. Read on for five tips to cultivate financial wellness.
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How NOT To Fight About Money
Arguing about money is common among couples but it doesn't have to be. Read for information from a financial therapist about four common arguments that come up in couples, ways to deal with a difference of opinion, and understanding the value of financial collaboration.
I Don't Want To Check My Bank Account
Checking your bank account is an important part of practicing financial self-care. Lots of people avoid this step of financial planning because of financial anxiety. Learn tips to check your accounts with less worry.
How to Determine Sliding Scale Fees
A sliding scale fee for therapy is offering a different price based on the client’s ability to pay. While sliding scales aren’t uncommon or unethical, they do require some forethought and a clinician’s ability to adhere to financial boundaries.
How to Share Expenses With Your Partner
Sharing expenses in a relationship can be awkward but is oh-so-necessary. In this guest post by Michelle Dear, learn about common expense-sharing approaches and ways to send money to your partner.
Money Mindset Tips For Therapists in Private Practice
Your money mindset has far-reaching impacts as a therapist in private practice. It impacts how you set fees, how you handle same-day cancellations, what you do with unpaid client balances, and much more. Even with a solid business plan, your beliefs regarding how to make more money in private practice can be a major barrier to success having a sustainable private practice.
Mental Health & Money
Money is intersected with our various identities and experiences. It’s no wonder that there is a relationship between our money and our mental health. Contrary to what many in the personal finance space will have you believe, having more money doesn’t automatically mean a person’s relationship with money or mental health will improve.
When Should I Hire a Financial Advisor? Money Questions Therapists Should Ask
As a self-employed therapist in private practice, you wear many hats. When it comes to money, when is it time to hire help? This guest post will highlight questions to ask yourself if you are considering hiring a financial planner PLUS things you should look for in an aligned finance professional.