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Cracking your personal money code – the psychology of money

By Karin Mizgala, BA Psyc, MBA, CFP® 

Prescriptive advice is the staple of magazines and blogs. It’s often presented in easy to read lists with catchy headlines like: How to…. 3 ways to… 7 habits of…. We’ve all seen the format, we even use it here on this blog. It’s a popular style because it gets right to the point with actionable steps to make changes in everything from your health, your parenting, and of course your finances.

So why aren’t we all healthy, wealthy, fantastic parents? Well, some people are. But many others find that somewhere between information and action, something disconnects. It’s that space between that motivates Vancouver psychologist turned financial advisor, Tracy Theemes, to explore the psychology of money, especially as it pertains to women. Continue reading