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…
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…
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,…
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…
In a way, everything boils down to one thing when it comes to being successful and achieving your goals. What is it? Believing in yourself. Simply, having the self-confidence to believe you can do anything you put your mind to….
People might say many different things are the key to success. Some might say it’s all about having a great idea and putting in the effort to make it happen. Others might say that networking is essential, and you need…
In this episode of The Mental Wealth Show, I’m catching you up, sharing my current thoughts, and reflecting on a decision I almost made that I’m now so thankful I didn’t. This page may contain affiliate links. Please read our Disclosure…
Are you feeling stuck? Struggling to meet your goals, no matter how hard you try? If so, it might be time to hire a coach. There’s a reason coaching is a lucrative profession. It works. But it takes the right…
In this episode of The Mental Wealth Show, Rich catches up with Jason Brown of The Brown Report. The gents talk mental wealth, mindset, the power of masterminds; and Jason also gets vulnerable and shares a few stories from earlier…
What were you thinking? By now, it is likely you’re aware of the role your unconscious mind plays in determining your financial outcomes. Whether it’s spending decisions or investment choices, the actions we take with our money are only partly…
In this free-style bonus episode, Rich chats about January 2022 and the physical and mental growth he’s experiencing, plus some personal finance tidbits. Supercast Become a Mental Wealth Show premium subscriber and get exclusive perks! Most notably, if you’d like to access…
You review your finances and strive to improve your money management, but how often do you review your time management? Our time and health are precious commodities, yet we’re all guilty of treating them carelessly in modern life. Why do…
Think you can just drink a few beers or glasses of wine and not have to worry about the costs? Think again. The financial reality of drinking is that it can add up quickly, and before you know it, you’re…
It takes a great leader to motivate people to stand up for what they believe in; to be active and proactive even when no one is watching. Ever wonder how Martin Luther King Jr. would lead today? Or what great…
Paychecks and Balances helps working professionals make money, save money, get out of debt, and enjoy life along the way. This year we had some amazing guests on the podcast, published some great articles on the blog, redesigned the website,…
Whether as an outcome of the pandemic or a more general evolution of our culture, conversations about mental health are no longer taboo. Inspired by professional athletes and high profile entertainment figures, Americans are increasingly willing to talk openly about…
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”-Philosopher Will Durant. The trick to living the life you want to live is building habits that will result in your desired actions. Here at Paychecks…
It’s not easy to change your relationship with alcohol. If you’re struggling, it can feel like a never-ending cycle of abuse and shame. But there is hope! In this blog post, we’ll go over seven tips to change your relationship…
I want to update you on what’s been going on with me and why it’s been a little while since I released anything. Since the beginning of September, I’ve been taking some time to work on my mental health, and…
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