Financial Therapy Insights

One painful lesson of 2020 has been a first-hand demonstration of the importance of having an emergency fund. 72% of Americans don’t have an emergency fund.

Many people wonder how do I know if I need financial therapy? Here are some things to consider when deciding if you need financial therapy for you or family.

Even though we don’t do much to address the physical side, the profession of financial therapy comes closer to being in the wellness business than almost any other profession.

Becoming IFS Informed Financial Therapy certified and comments about IFS. On July 1st, 2021, I became a certified IFS practitioner.

For most of us, the path to financial wellbeing doesn’t lie in knowing more about how money works: information about mutual funds, investments, estate planning, or what have you.

When are the two of you sharing your credit reports? Most couples decide to get married but do not discuss their credit report.

Remember that money problems and fights are not about the money. They are about our money scripts, what we belief and assume around money.

Money is often one of the biggest pain points of a relationship. Money disagreements between partners are really common and can be among the causes of divorce.

Money is only one of the reasons that people get divorced, but money conflict is a factor in many divorces. Read why this can bring financial devastation.

Welcome back to Financial Therapy. Over the past 30 years, Rick’s weekly column called “Financial Awakenings” has appeared in a variety of publications. During this time, it has covered a range of personal finance topics, with an increasing focus on the emotional aspects of making sound financial decisions.  Personal Finances Personal finances cover a broad …

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