What Would You Do If You Could Not Fail?
“Change your thoughts and you change your world.” Norman Vincent Peale There is a street I take on a regular basis and part of the reason I like taking this street is I pass a church that displays interesting food for thought on a sign out front. The other... read moreHe Is The Warrior!
When discussing money, most of us think of all the ways money can enhance our lives, the things we can buy, or the places we can now afford to travel. But then, along comes the warrior. Unlike the prestige spender who gets a rush from being the first with the most... read moreA Blessing and a Curse: The Monk
Previously in this Money Personality series we have touched on the more obvious spending personalities that are a staple of countless articles and discussions. However, for every spender half of a relationship it seems to be a general rule that they are involved with... read moreBusy is as busy does: The Avoider
I must confess that The Avoider is a favorite of mine because she/he is the mover and shaker type that literally makes the world go round. We all know someone like them. They are the people that as soon as they enter the room things begin to happen. They know how to... read moreFar from the Maddening Crowd – The Virgin Personality
We have seen the person who spends for prestige and someone who spends to spend, but what about the person that is able to save for awhile and then out of the blue seems to go on a spending spree. This personality type I call the “Virgin” because their intentions are... read moreThe Ms. Thing Money Personality: Coming to a Mall near You!
In describing money personalities, from time to time I’m certain each of you have decided to do a little “shopping therapy” where you go to the mall to just look around, see what is in the shops, you may or may not buy something, and like magic you feel... read moreAre YOU a Mr. Bling Money Personality?
Mr. Bling Mr. Bling makes a production out of the trappings of success, and he/she is the star in their own emotional movie. Generally they are the biggest spenders and “Top of the line in everything” is their mantra because they are what is called “prestige”... read moreBeginning The Money Conversation
The greatest difficulty in beginning to understand your own and your partners money type in a relationship is trying to bring into perspective the belief system of the other. Note I did not say approve but bring into perspective or understand. It is most difficult... read moreWhen Opposite Money Types Attract
It is a popular expression in our culture that “opposites attract.” And, it is always amazing when you see the shy, withdrawn guy paired with the high energy, outgoing girl. Many of these couples find it refreshing to have a partner that adds the spark where their own... read moreThe Varied Sides of Each Money Personality Type
No money personality is all bad or all good but a complex grouping of various traits that are part of our belief system. Our belief clusters (memories and conclusions from long ago) support our money behavior, and ultimately make up our complete money personality.... read moreThe Pay-off of Money Behavior
One has to wonder after all the turmoil caused by a particular money personality why does each continue to repeat the pattern, even after an expressed desire to stop. The answer is simple and yet very complex. There is a level of fulfillment from a dominant... read moreWhat is a Money Personality?
Some people seem to have a gift for managing money. They make good use of whatever funds they have, be they great or small. Other people are forever being pushed around or rendered unhappy by money problems of one sort or another. Is there any basic difference between... read moreStay Connected
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