Mental training has become a widely accepted practice, and professionals worldwide are using it to maximize their performance. What is mental training? How does it work? And why should you consider applying it to your training? Mental training applies cognitive…
This isn’t an article about life insurance. I mean, of course, it is. But mostly this is an article about evaluating sources of risk in your financial wellbeing, and how addressing those risks can lead you to greater peace of…
Employers have been working for years on workforce optimization. The goal is to get the most out of their employees by improving productivity. But what about improving your own productivity? Better performance at work provides a sense of personal satisfaction…
Too often, we go through life on autopilot, not paying attention to the moments and experiences that make it up. We’re so focused on reaching our goals or the next finish line that we forget to enjoy our accomplishments, learn…
The cost of anything—from health insurance to a bachelor’s degree to a face cream—is always substantiated if what you stand to gain from the investment outweighs the initial costs. However, some investments are not only entirely justified but could end…
It’s no secret that most people can’t keep a good budget. And it’s often not the money that’s the problem. It’s our mindsets about the budget that’s sucking. A budget feels restrictive. It means saying no to things we want….
Having dinner with friends, celebrating a birthday or holiday, watching sports, or at the end of a long day, many turn to alcohol to “enhance” the occasion or relieve some stress. With alcohol widely available in just about any flavor…
When you hear the word minimalism, you might think of spartan living conditions and an ascetic lifestyle. But living a minimalist lifestyle doesn’t have to mean giving up all your worldly possessions and living in a yurt. Instead, a minimalist…
Recent research finds that 1 in 5 Americans experience some form of mental illness, a statistic certainly influenced by the Covid crisis. However, an encouraging outcome of the pandemic has been increased momentum behind the trend of Americans being more…
Everyone makes mistakes with their money at one time or another. But if you can lessen your errors and get your finances in order, it will make life a lot easier down the road. Making more intelligent financial decisions is…
No, it’s not just you; millennials have been dealt the worst economic luck in modern history—it’s a fact. We’ve lived through economic catastrophes and global changes that have directly affected our chances of getting ahead. Millennials entered the workforce at…
There’s no doubt about it – employee benefits are confusing. So much so, in fact, that many workers in the US don’t fully understand the benefits they pay for. Especially for younger employees, navigating the complex web of benefits and…
When it comes to having a side hustle, there are many reasons why people might not want one. Maybe they don’t think they have the time or the energy. Perhaps they’re afraid that it will take away from their regular…
At Paychecks and Balances, we’re here to help offer financial education that you can throw into your toolbox when increasing your personal finance IQ. For that reason, it’s only fitting that we talk about all the different strategies associated with…
Finding a good mentor can be the key to success in your career or new business venture. Mentorship can help you learn new skills, gain valuable experience and make rewarding connections. But finding a good mentor can be tough. How…
In this episode of The Mental Wealth Show, Rich discusses the work he’s doing on his mental health and a recent conversation with his mom that didn’t go as expected but yielded some valuable insight. “Yeah, money helps. But if…
Humans are a mass of contradictions, and nowhere does that play out more obviously than in the arena of personal finance. In the effort to optimize to the nth degree, many otherwise rational beings fall victim to “overthinking” their finances,…
Many of us feel stuck in the wrong job, relationship, or lifestyle because we fear that if we try something different, it will lead to even worse results. This attitude prevents us from finding what’s best for us, but it’s…
Shopping addiction, also called—oniomania—affects 5% of the world population. Some people may experience it at one point in their lives or may struggle with it for decades. Constant exposure to social media, 24/7 accessibility to online shopping, and short-term financing…
When it comes to your money, making the wrong decision can be costly. This is especially true when it comes to saving and investing for retirement. And it’s why so many people wonder if they should hire a financial advisor….
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