tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5712681194824092608.post2024944420305142925..comments2021-04-08T04:13:33.308-04:00Comments on The Elizabeth W: Emotional MoneyThe Elizabeth Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02942107063189517156noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5712681194824092608.post-87711851992385503452012-05-16T19:03:22.445-04:002012-05-16T19:03:22.445-04:00Personal finance is personal. Emotions are a defi...Personal finance is personal. Emotions are a definetly part. Trouble comes when decisions are made with too much emphesis on emotions and feelings. It is freeing to have truth to guide you when those times come. Its funny then how by clinging to the truth will produce deeper and more joyous emotions. <br />-EricAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5712681194824092608.post-22420218622504770772012-04-25T10:19:56.740-04:002012-04-25T10:19:56.740-04:00I'm all about finances and the psychology behi...I'm all about finances and the psychology behind it. (Thanks for the reply on my blog btw.) It plays a HUGE part for so many of us. In fact I'm working on another piece (in my head right now) to discuss what you've basically said here my own personal "financial perfect storm." The point when it all came together and caused serious problems for me. You may know some of it, you were there ;). lol <br /><br />DR does talk about emotions a lot. I strongly suggest you dl'd some of his shows on podcasts and check them out. I think you'll really like him. He's faith based but not so much so that he turns me off, so it's a great mix! <br /><br />Also check out Psychology of Wealth (http://psychologyofwealth.org/) I have it on my To Read List but I've read really good reviews about it.Jessica, The Debt Princesshttp://www.thedebtprincess.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5712681194824092608.post-86893981931371653642012-04-24T14:02:51.897-04:002012-04-24T14:02:51.897-04:00Real quick, since I'll probably be beckoned by...Real quick, since I'll probably be beckoned by a kid pretty soon.... ;-)<br />Emotions definitely affect our spending and finances. That's what marketing folks appeal too. The pull of our emotions is so strong. And when tragedy hits, we're often numb to the reality of our financial situation, cope the best we can, but overspending could possibly be our way of 'creating a different reality'? Dunno, but a thought.<br />Anyways, a healthy marriage or relationship can provide those checks & balances as long as both are committed to the same financial goals. <br />And there's also the whole, 'if I make this silly frivolous purchase, then that leaves that much less for 'us', to use for our family'. In essence, stealing. Selfish. Sinful. With that thought in mind, I tend to make better spending choices. :-)<br />I haven't gone through Financial Peace, but browsed through one of the books that I borrowed from someone last summer. If I remember correctly, he does address different life stages and emotional spending. <br />Another good thought provoking read (but from a secular perspective) is 'Your Money or Your Life'. <br />Hugs,<br />Cyndi Barden :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5712681194824092608.post-34232416733972953172012-04-24T13:48:46.017-04:002012-04-24T13:48:46.017-04:00Great blog! I agree with the single girl thing. ...Great blog! I agree with the single girl thing. When I was still single, I was also a lot more likely to blow money because no one could really see what I was doing except for me. Kind of like eating a whole bag of chips in the privacy of your own kitchen :) Good for you for getting on track. It's really depressing and hard (for me at least)when you first start but I think the long term rewards will make it worthwhile!Meghannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03982439342786458828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5712681194824092608.post-57232573316190395842012-04-24T13:43:35.466-04:002012-04-24T13:43:35.466-04:00Yes, Dave Ramsey talks about emotional/selfish/imp...Yes, Dave Ramsey talks about emotional/selfish/impulsive (his words not mine) singles, in FPU. He recommends a budget accountability person- to have monthly budget meetings with. I totally understand with every aspect of this blog. While I wasn't exactly doing a budget, I knew where my money was going. When my grandma died in 2009, I had to grow up real fast. I went from paying my cell phone bill, car insurance, student loan, and food to being financially responsible for my mom, and everything/everyone in the house. With my "I deserve this" mentality my 1,000 emergency budget went to an impulsive trip to California (you know for what! ;)) while I can't say I regret it, because I don't,)Taniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16407914044892231838noreply@blogger.com