Financial Planning Insights and Money Mindset Resources

Browse practical financial planning articles and monthly newsletters that combine strategy and psychology to help you make clearer, more confident decisions with your money.

Why Getting Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable Works Nov 22, 2023

Have you ever found yourself in a situation that made you uncomfortable and wished you could move beyond the anxiety? Or witnessed someone in a situation that makes you uncomfortable, but they appear perfectly fine?  

Let's take the example of standing at a cliff. We get anxious when we stand...

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What is a Financial Flashpoint? Nov 06, 2023

Financial Flashpoint is a term I learned when I was taking my MBA in Financial Psychology and Behavioural Finance. It is a term coined by one of my professors, Dr. Brad Klontz. (FYI, follow Dr. Brad on TikTok and YouTube, his posts are great!)

Financial Flashpoints are emotionally charged events th...

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What is Financial Psychology? Sep 25, 2023

In the field of finance, the term “Behavioral Finance” has become increasingly popular. This area of study delves into the impact of psychological factors on the financial markets. However, it is just one part of a broader field called Financial Psychology.

Financial Psychology is a comprehensi...

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Why Financial Psychology is Important to Financial Advisors Sep 24, 2023

No matter what kind of financial advisor you are - whether you’re a financial planner, accountant, mortgage lender - you encounter common challenges related to your clients’ behaviour. All advisors frequently encounter the following issues: 

· Watching clients engage in financial behaviors th...

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