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Retired Husband Syndrome — Coming To a Country Near You

A book-signing event was when I first heard of retired husband syndrome. From across the booth, I watched a black-haired young man stare at the back of my newly-published book. He turned it over to …

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What Are Your Generation’s Money Messages?

Members of the Greatest Generation are famous for their frugal habits, sometimes to the frustration of their Baby Boomer kids.   It can be hard to understand why Mom or Dad refuse to part with Ziploc …

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Drugs, Sex, or Money: Which Is Easier For a Student To Resist?

Imagine you are 18 years old, and it's your first week in college. You are there because you received some scholarships and grants. It's your foray into the real world of independent living. The …

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Money Worrier Or Money Warrior?

"Worry is the misuse of the imagination," said Dan Zadra. Much of my life I have spent misusing my imagination, attempting to prepare for crises that never happened, only to be blindsided by the ones …

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Reset The Money Shame Game

"I knew I'd screw it up." "I should've listened to my dad." "Only losers end up paying for financial advice." "I'll never be good with money." "If I can't manage my own finances, I'm a failure."  "Why …

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