Why, exactly, are emotions connected to net worth? Understanding this connection can give you a competitive edge in wealth-building.

Why, exactly, are emotions connected to net worth? Understanding this connection can give you a competitive edge in wealth-building.
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Studies suggest that increased exposure to news, whether through traditional media or social media platforms, can negatively impact mental health. In other words, more news correlates with higher anxiety. But the answer is not to check out altogether. In this article, the author shares advice from three experts on how to be more intentional about where, when, and how you catch up on the news so that you don’t become a victim of round-the-clock triggering headlines.
Whether buying furniture, planning retirement, or just filling your gas tank, uncertainty doesn’t just shake market numbers—it rattles confidence. Yes, it is about money, but ultimately it is about emotion. And that, perhaps more than stock prices or interest rates, shapes behavior. The field of psychology suggests that when feeling fear, people typically pursue one of three options: fight, flight, or freeze.
Combining ideas from therapy with physical activity can bring huge health benefits, say these therapists pioneering a holistic approach.
Take a moment to answer these questions: How did the holidays make you feel financially? Did you feel overwhelmed thinking about how much money you spent on gifts? Did you feel guilty after splurging on a New Year’s Eve bottle of champagne?
At 7Breaths, a meditation studio in central London, groups of young-professional types gather several times a day simply to breathe.
Every airline has its devoted customers, and then there’s Southwest.
Southwest Airlines travelers, who have helped make it the biggest U.S. carrier by domestic passengers, say they are devoted to the airline because of its unique experience. Flight attendants crack jokes during safety briefings or announce birthdays over the intercom. And its loyal cost-conscious travelers flock to the airline for its free checked bags, a rarity among domestic carriers.
Target stopped accepting personal checks as a form of payment this month, which might inspire the following question: What took so long?
Here is a countdown of 13 money-related tricks you might fall for and the treats that can help ward them away.