“What would you do if you suddenly had a million dollars?” Everyone’s asked the “What if” question when it comes to financial windfalls. Receiving an unexpected sum of money is something we dream about. And sometimes, monetary surprises (and annual events) do happen: you receive an annual bonus, your restricted stock vests at work, you […]
Some Thoughts on the Book Happy Money Finally! A book packed with insight on how to make the best use of our money. We’ve all heard plenty of anecdotes here and there, but Happy Money: The Science of Happier Spending breaks down the “why?” on many of those intuitions we have about spending money. What […]
Where did you learn what to do with money? By default, family, friends, and the media often shape what we do or do not do with our own money. Some have called these our money “beliefs” or “scripts”. As money philosopher Jacob Needleman says, “Everyone is weird about money!” I would agree and add that […]
In November 2018, I was interviewed for VoiceAmerica’s “On Living“: a podcast dedicated to exploring the trauma and beauty of being human. What better forum for talking about the role that money plays in our lives? In the interview, we explore the role of money in our lives: how our belief systems, values, and conflict play […]
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Raise your hand if you’ve seen a headline like this recently: “How I paid off $100,000 in one year”. Inspiring, isn’t it? But how realistic is paying down debt fast when you have other financial goals to reach? Should you pay off debt or save instead? Read more.
https://staging.thinkingbigfinancial.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/48180328_s-1.jpg567845Jim Marrocco, CFP®, CFAhttps://www.thinkingbigfinancial.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/TBF-Final-Logo-1-2-300x129.pngJim Marrocco, CFP®, CFA2018-10-03 20:45:442018-10-03 20:45:48Pay off Debt or Save? What should I do with my extra money?
Financial Windfalls: Take it Slow!
“What would you do if you suddenly had a million dollars?” Everyone’s asked the “What if” question when it comes to financial windfalls. Receiving an unexpected sum of money is something we dream about. And sometimes, monetary surprises (and annual events) do happen: you receive an annual bonus, your restricted stock vests at work, you […]
Happy Money: A Book Review
Some Thoughts on the Book Happy Money Finally! A book packed with insight on how to make the best use of our money. We’ve all heard plenty of anecdotes here and there, but Happy Money: The Science of Happier Spending breaks down the “why?” on many of those intuitions we have about spending money. What […]
Your Relationship with Money
Where did you learn what to do with money? By default, family, friends, and the media often shape what we do or do not do with our own money. Some have called these our money “beliefs” or “scripts”. As money philosopher Jacob Needleman says, “Everyone is weird about money!” I would agree and add that […]
Podcast Interview: The Role of Money in Our Lives (VoiceAmerica)
In November 2018, I was interviewed for VoiceAmerica’s “On Living“: a podcast dedicated to exploring the trauma and beauty of being human. What better forum for talking about the role that money plays in our lives? In the interview, we explore the role of money in our lives: how our belief systems, values, and conflict play […]
Pay off Debt or Save? What should I do with my extra money?
Raise your hand if you’ve seen a headline like this recently: “How I paid off $100,000 in one year”. Inspiring, isn’t it? But how realistic is paying down debt fast when you have other financial goals to reach? Should you pay off debt or save instead? Read more.