3 Clever Ways to Trick Yourself Into Saving Money

February 24, 2023

I actually don’t think we have a financial literacy problem in America as much as we have a financial wellness problem. Everyone I talk to on our financial helpline knows what they’re supposed to do to be more financially stable. But while knowledge is power, putting that knowledge into action is where the real trouble is. It’s the same thing with eating well and exercising. We know what we’re supposed to do, but we don’t always do it. Continue reading “3 Clever Ways to Trick Yourself Into Saving Money”

Why Financial Knowledge Isn’t Enough

February 11, 2011

Last week I talked about how there is an enormous volume of financial knowledge available to anyone willing to look for it.  Heck, you don’t even have to look, it’ll find you if you let it.  But even with the mountains of knowledge out there about how to become financially independent, there are countless people under financial stress who are considering bankruptcy, facing foreclosure or eviction, or who are a missed paycheck away from disaster.  How do we turn this knowledge into action? Continue reading “Why Financial Knowledge Isn’t Enough”