Posts tagged income
Financial interdependence vs codependency
Financial interdependence vs codependency

This article discusses what it means to be financially interdependent from our podcast season 2 episode 1. It discusses the importance of embracing healthy relationship dynamics when it comes to managing household money and how that differs from financial co-dependency, providing practical tips on how to avoid becoming codependent and maintain a healthy level of 'say' when it comes to money and relationships.

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Financial WellbeingMelissa Pearcefinancial wellbeing, relationships, budgeting, financial resilience, wages, income, interdependence, money conversations
It's not what we earn
It's not what we earn

Money, Social Expectations, and Reality: Talking Financial Stress

This article is based on podcast season 2 episode 6, discussing financial stress and how higher income does not equate to lower stress levels when it comes to money. We explore how awareness, honestly, and vulnerability when talking about money is a conscious behaviour we can gift those around us instead of conforming to social spending pressures to keep up appearances.

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Financial WellbeingMelissa PearceFinancial wellbeing, relationships, financial counselling, financial heath, financial wellness, gender equity, financial empowerment, money personality, money story, judgement, beliefs, income, high income, money conversations, vulnerability, mental health, stress, unconcious bias, cost of living
Financial Hardship
Financial Hardship

Financial Hardship: Taking Back Control and Planning Ahead

This article is based on our podcast season 2 episode 4, financial hardship. It looks at some of the signs of financial hardship, highlights the importance of being proactive, and lists some practical tips on how to address it with clarity and the facts.

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Financial WellbeingDarlene Neufinancial wellbeing, relationships, financial counselling, financial heath, financial wellness, gender equity, financial empowerment, money personality, money story, judgement, beliefs, income, money conversations, vulnerability, mental health, stress, unconcious bias, cost of living, repayments, kids and money, financial resilience, goal setting, banking structure, bank accounts, support, NDH