Money psychology
Opinion
Opinion
Be sensible, keep it simple: Lessons learned after 24 years in personal finance
Navigating personal finances is trickier than ever, making reliable reporting even more important.
- by John Collett
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Opinion
Opinion
Money can’t buy happiness? No, but it certainly helps
Why do we insist that specifically money doesn’t buy happiness? What’s wrong with having it both ways?
- by Paridhi Jain
If you win $150 million, odds are you’ll have big decisions to make. Here’s what to do
The chances of you taking home the jackpot are extremely slim, but if you do, experts say there are ways to deal with all that cash and your emotions.
- by Carolyn Webb
Opinion
Financial literacy
Manifestation: Can you think your way to untold riches?
Is manifestation the hidden secret to the life you truly desire? Probably not, but some aspects can help how we think about money.
- by Paridhi Jain
Opinion
Scams
We can’t afford to be ashamed about getting scammed
Realising you’ve been caught in a scam can feel awful, but hiding it and staying quiet helps nobody.
- by Victoria Devine
How to politely say ‘no’ to plans you can’t afford
Have you found yourself saying “yes” to something a friend has suggested, even though you couldn’t really afford it? This one’s for you.
- by Caterina Hrysomallis
Opinion
Financial literacy
Making money is a team sport, so don’t do it alone
We’re taught in school to succeed as individuals, not in a group. Don’t make the same mistake when it comes to money.
- by Paridhi Jain
Opinion
Opinion
Why you don’t have to be smart to be wealthy
Somehow, we’ve associated ‘clever’, needlessly complex behaviours with accruing wealth. But there’s a big problem with this narrative.
- by Paridhi Jain
Opinion
Financial literacy
How you could be setting yourself up to fail financially
Negative thoughts about money can buzz around like annoying flies, preventing you from making any real progress.
- by Paridhi Jain
Opinion
Financial literacy
Is apathy the real obstacle to financial success?
There’s one aspect of financial advice that doesn’t get a lot of airtime – and it starts with how you think about money.
- by Paridhi Jain
Opinion
Investing
Ignore the noise, put yourself first when making money decisions
Investing can sometimes feel like picking what to watch on Netflix, with endless options and choices. But putting your needs first is most important.
- by Paridhi Jain