ELAINE KORNGOLD, LPC | Certified Brainspotting Therapist and Approved Consultant | Certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapist | Certified in Trauma, ADHD, Autism Counseling | Career Counseling, Financial Therapy | 503-770-0810 | AskCounseling@outlook.com
This article describes how challenging it could be for some families to break the silence around money. “No matter how difficult, honest financial conversations among family members are almost always the best choice. Here are some ways to do it.” … Read more
“According to a September report from the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College, half of retirees are afraid to use their savings, often refusing to touch money they spent decades socking away expressly so they could enjoy leisure activities … Read more
“Albert Einstein is said to have once described compound interest as ‘the eighth wonder of the world. ‘He who understands it, earns it; he who doesn’t, pays it,’ Albert Einstein reportedly said.” “The beauty of compound interest is that it … Read more
Here is an interesting article that examines personal finance from the point of view of economics and guides you to start planning for your financial independence day. “Here’s the big idea: In economics, we learn that there are only three … Read more
“What it means to be middle class hasn’t changed much — there’s a steady job, the ability to comfortably raise a family if you choose to, a home to call your own, an annual vacation. But what it takes to … Read more
The article below describes situations where parents of adult children end up enabling them financially to the point of causing damage to the relationship. “Most parents want the best for their children. But when does extending a helping hand to … Read more
“Where do you start teaching your kids about money? How do you tell a kindergartener that money is a finite resource without making them worry? How do you pass on the value of the dollar and the importance of saving … Read more
We are told many contradictory things about money that result in complicating our thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Here is an entertaining article that describes money tips from the New York Times readers’ ideas on managing family money and keeping families … Read more
Financial therapy clients experiment with different apps to help them take charge of their finances. YNAB works for many because it allows clients to plan ahead, embrace their true expenses and put each dollar to work. Here is an article … Read more
The article below highlights the challenges for people who are living paycheck-to-paycheck. The sad situation is that a nationwide online study of 25,000 American adults found that while “just over two-fifths of respondents (41%) report spending less than their income, … Read more