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Financial Anxiety

According to a survey done by the American Psychological Association, 65% of Americans reported money as a significant source of stress. (American Psychological Association, 2022) With stress comes anxiety and…

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What is ESG Investing?

Environmental, Societal, & Governance (ESG) investing is choosing to align your beliefs with your investing. Environmental – looks at how the company is impacting the environment Societal – explores the…

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Investing for Beginners

If you are still keeping your money in a jar or in a bank account due to fear of investing, here’s a post to help you understand the basics. Goal…

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Student Loans – Repayment Options

It may be a good time to review student loan repayment options.  It’s free and may end up saving you money. To change your repayment option you can speak to…

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Accommodations Were Not Effective – Communicating With Your Employer

If you requested an accommodation at work, your employer has the right to suggest an alternative accommodation as long as it’s effective. What can you do if the alternative accommodation…

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Work Accommodation Ideas for Anxiety

If after reading, How to Ask for Reasonable Accommodations at the Workplace, you find you may want to ask for accommodations, below are possible accommodations for anxiety as instructed by…

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How to Ask for Reasonable Accommodations at the Workplace

As explained in my last article on Financial Anxiety, there are times when a work accommodation is needed and as indicated in the   Americans with Disabilities  Act  (ADA) you are…

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From Chaos to Peacefulness

Learning our financial selves takes time. The ups and downs of the market is enough to cause fragility in the most stable mind. This is why it’s important to recognize…

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Components of VantageScore 3.0 Model

VantageScore 3.0 is the next widely used model for determining your credit score. VantageScore Model 4.0 came out in 2017, but it’s not commonly used by lenders. Here is a brief…

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Mindful Check-in

Doing mindful check-ins can help you refocus your attention to the cause of your financial turmoil instead of being in reactive mode. These simple steps can help: Become aware of…

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