Psychology of Money

How Thoughts Create an Abundant Life

Do you believe your thoughts create an abundant life? There's an old saying, "You get out of a project what you put into it." This means that however much energy you put into an activity, project or talent, you reap the benefits in equal measure. Athletes wouldn't dream of attempting to "go for the gold" without training mentally and physically. An artist knows that their talent grows the more … [Read more...]

Does Money Make You Mean?

That question was posed by Jay MacDonald, a Bankrate.com contributing editor, in an article published on-line at AOL. He referred to a recent behavioral study that says people with money on their minds tend to be less helpful, less considerate, less willing to interact with others or even ask for help in completing a task. The findings were consistent in all nine experiments conducted. Now … [Read more...]

Retirement Money and Why There is Never Enough

When you were a young child and wanted a new toy or a piece of candy, your parents most likely told you to clean your room, take out the garbage or wash the dishes to earn whatever money you needed to purchase the desired object.  Your life as a wage earner had begun.  The work ethic of Americans is ingrained deeply in our psyche. We all know of the history of the pioneering men and women who … [Read more...]

What is Your Relationship to Money?

The psychology of money is a very fascinating subject because money affects people so profoundly. Money psychology affects us all. Many people become desperate to earn more money or spend more on bigger and better items. Have you ever stopped to consider your own money relationship? Change Your View Toward Money You’re probably very familiar with the old adage, “money is the root of all … [Read more...]