Real Therapy for Your Financial Health

I learned today that a psychologist in our community has acquired somewhat of a reputation as a pioneer in the field of “financial therapy.”  In addition to providing therapy to adults with bad money behaviors, he’s written some books, appeared on television, and trained other therapists in this area.  Although I am not surprised to know that there are thousands or maybe millions of Americans who need real financial therapy, I wasn’t aware that this is an emerging specialty in the mental health counseling profession.
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Hope Can Be Bad for Your Financial Health

Is our new President making you hopeful for a better financial future?  Good for you.  But I recommend that you not make any financial decisions until that hope subsides.

I have a small sticker on my office door that welcomes visitors with the phrase “I found the cure for hope.”  It’s one of those cute sayings that’s supposed to be funny and painfully true at the same time. Read more