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Money problems can create a uniquely intense kind of stress. They don’t just cause worry about paying today’s bills or anxiety about the future, they often reopen old emotional wounds and revive..

Most people know there are certain topics best avoided at family gatherings if the goal is to keep things pleasant. Politics, religion, conspiracy theories, even sports—can quickly turn a relaxed..

Have you ever gone out to support someone running a marathon? Or maybe you’ve completed one yourself. Either way, you know that 26.2 miles is a long, demanding race. If you’re cheering from the..

Friends have a way of bringing out the best in us. But sometimes, especially when money is involved, they can also bring out our worst habits. When we’re spending time with friends, many of us want..

There’s an old proverb that says, “Give a child a hammer and everything becomes a nail.” In other words, once you gain access to a powerful new tool, it’s only natural to start looking for ways to..

Have you ever experienced the following illusion? You're driving along a road with tall trees on either side. Up ahead, framed by the gap in the trees, you see a mountain. It looks huge and close..

Now that the April 15 filing deadline has passed, many people are eager to put taxes out of sight—and out of mind. After all the time spent gathering documents, running numbers, and finding out..

Imagine a family member has an unexpected medical event, and unfortunately that family member can no longer communicate. This happened to me when my father had a traumatic fall and lay unconscious..

It's no secret that the topic of money can cause serious disagreements among partners and spouses. One widely cited survey found that finances are a major source of conflict for nearly a third of all..