5 Black Podcasts Dealing with Mental Health You Need to Know

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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 mental health challenges. That’s the good news. The bad news is that, according to the […]

6 Powerful Habits to Build in the New Year

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“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 and Balances, we often talk about things in terms of financial capital. A habit is […]

Break the Cycle, 7 Tips to Change Your Relationship with Alcohol

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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 with alcohol so you can break the cycle and live your fullest life. 7 Tips […]