Talking About Money Blog
occassional reflections on what money means in our lives.
Financial Success Means More Than Money
It’s about the money, yes, but financial success is also about what Commonwealth calls having a “financial security mindset.”
Talking About Money Podcast Club: Hidden Brain "Between Two Worlds"
From the Hidden Brain Podcast: “Determination, hard work and sacrifice are core ingredients in the story of the American dream. But philosopher Jennifer Morton argues there is another, more painful requirement to getting ahead: a willingness to leave family and friends behind.”
The Role of Health Coverage in Financial Wellness
Without making some changes to the existing American health care system, your clients will continue to have one more obstacle between them and their financial goals.
Counseling and Coaching Through the Hierarchy of Financial Needs
The Hierarchy of Financial Needs lays out a clear and continuous path for your clients to achieve financial stability and reach their financial goals.
Baby Bonds: The "Sourdough Starter" of Asset Building
Baby Bonds are a straightforward solution to the complex problem of trying to foster greater economic mobility sooner rather than later in an individual’s life.
The Biden/Harris Commitment to Asset Building and Financial Capability
There are a lot of reasons why a Biden/Harris administration might support the advancement of asset building and financial capability efforts of American’s hardworking families.
Talking About Money Podcast Club: More Than Enough
What would it look like if the United States believed enough in the deservedness of all of its people to provide a foundational monthly income?
Prioritizing Asset Building Over Financial Capability
Getting money in the hands of hardworking households is the quickest and most direct way to ensure financial stability for all.
Closing The Racial Wealth Gap Supports Everyone
Reparations as a real way for "a rising tide lifts all boats."
A Welfare State Does Not Make You Lazy
The coronavirus pandemic has revealed how many American workers are walking a tight-rope above a frayed safety net. We can do better.
Pandemic Money Management: Simple, Yet Not Easy
With thought and intention you can manage your money through tough times.
16 Tips and Tricks for Securing Your Finances in the Time of Coronavirus
Take a deep breath. We are all in this together.
What Happens When You Trade Security for Freedom
In the ever-evolving gig economy of the 21st century, it is necessary to examine the true cost of security versus freedom for American workers.
The Cognitive Bandwidth Crisis (Or Why We Need Pensions)
With the busy-ness and scarcity of resources in today’s society, we need a new bold option to support people in retirement.
Reflections on Power and Money
Power and money are inextricably linked; yet money is not the only power that gives us strength.
The Only New Year's Resolution Your Finances Will Need
Doing this one thing will put you in the position to make great strides with your finances this year and in years to come.
Why You Need to Celebrate Both Beginnings and Endings
To truly provide a transformative experience, you need to celebrate the beginning and the ending of the journey for your participants.
Why Your Clients Are Not Coming to See You
Sometimes the reason why your clients are not banging down the door to meet with you has nothing to do with you or the service that you provide.