Money Anxiety Cure

Financial anxiety lies at the heart of so many of the disruptions that occur in our lives, our society, and our world. It can be triggered by events like fluctuations in the marketplace, loss of a job, having to ask for a raise, enduring a divorce, or struggling to stay on budget. It can also …

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Back in 2007, with the recession looming, President George W. Bush offered what may rank as the worst piece of advice any U.S. president has offered his fellow Americans: “Go shopping more.” There are plenty of behaviors we should engage in more often — smiling, eating mindfully, stretching our hamstrings — but clicking “Buy now” …

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Listen to my interview with Reverend Beverly Molander on ‘Affirmative Prayer’ hosted by Unity.FM Listen Here “What’s the Story About YOUR Money Anxiety?” Koorosh Ostowari is a first-generation Iranian who saw his single mother overcome great financial and cultural obstacles to provide her family with the American Dream. He realized his dream was different and started combining …

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Not Taxing Yourself At Tax Season In the last blog “Managing Tax Season Stress” I offered suggestions for staying calm, clear, focused and organized as a way of life, and especially during tax season. As a gentle reminder, after you read this blog, I’d like you to go back to that blog and see if …

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How to stay calm, clear, focused and organized According to the American Psychological Association, 80% of Americans suffer from ‘money anxiety.’ It’s linked to depression, decreased immunity, and is a leading cause of divorce. Tax time, in particular, finds us engaging in poor lifestyle choices – we eat and drink to excess, and are less …

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The good news is there is more wealth in the world than ever before. According to a recent survey by Oxfam, the bad news is the wealthiest 1% will soon own more than the rest of the world’s population. Agreeing that the scale of global inequality was “simply staggering,” executive director Ms. Winnie Byanyima, said …

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