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Field notes on debt, budgeting, credit and the psychology of money — from someone who lived it.

Psychological Aspects of Budgeting
Who You Are in Dollars and Cents: What Your Spending Reveals About Your Identity
November 14, 2023

Psychological Aspects of Budgeting
No Regrets: How to Budget Without Second Thoughts
November 14, 2023

Psychological Aspects of Budgeting
Anchors Away: How Anchoring Skews Your Budget
November 14, 2023

Psychological Aspects of Budgeting
Keeping Score: How Social Comparison Affects Your Budget
November 14, 2023

Psychological Aspects of Budgeting
Stick to It: Using Commitment Devices for Budgeting
November 14, 2023

Budget Basics
Fashion on a Budget: Look Great Without Going Broke
November 14, 2023

Budget Basics
Debt-Free Dreams: Budgeting to Pay Off Loans
November 14, 2023

Budget Basics
Gift-Giving on a Budget: Be Generous Without Going Broke
November 14, 2023

Budget Basics
Fun in the Sun: Budget-Friendly Vacation Activities
November 14, 2023

Budget Basics
Love & Money: The Couple’s Guide to Budgeting
November 14, 2023