Mindful Money
Rate Your Financial Literacy
If you had to take a quiz on personal finances (from IRAs and interest rates to credit scores and “good debt”) would you pass? Far too many Americans would not. In order to truly get this economy back on its feet, each of us have to take mindful action when it comes to our finances. [...]
Mindful Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund
Now that the U.S. tax day has passed most Americans are looking forward to their tax refund check. Though it can be tempting to impulsively spend the money, there are Mindful ways to invest these funds in your physical, financial, and mental health. The IRS issues refund checks less than 21 days after they receive [...]
Beware of Tax Audit Red Flags
The idea of a tax audit strikes fear in most Americans. If you are preparing taxes at the last minute, be on the look out for tax audit red flags. What are you chances of being audited? Latest reports show that 138 to 140 million individual tax returns are filed each year. And between 1.4 [...]
Rainy Day: Money Tips
In this risky economic climate, more than two-thirds of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. With financial emergencies lurking around every corner, are you prepared for a “rainy day? According to Mint.com, an emergency fund is a major part of financial security. If you loose your job, if your home needs of emergency repairs, or [...]
Renewal Rituals® for Dealing with Finances
Over 80 percent of Americans are stressed by money. That shouldn’t be a surprise due to the reigning financial crisis, the collapsing job market, the sequester currently happening in congress and flattened housing crisis that our country has been facing. We’re inheriting a more stressful world, so you better build some stress resilience. Get inoculated! [...]
Tips for Avoiding Fraudulent Tax Preparers
Tax season, a major stress factor for many Americans, is here. As you begin your tax-related research be sure to do a thorough investigation on the tax preparer you are trusting with your financial information. Preparing our own taxes can be a weighty burden, especially when the IRS tax code is said to be 3.7 [...]
6 New Year Credit Boosters
A new year generally means a fresh start filled with opportunities and forgiveness. Unfortunately, financial forgiveness can be hard to find, especially when it comes to your credit score. A new year won’t erase all the history on your credit report, but you can use the fresh start to help revive your credit. The majority [...]
The Financial Grind Continues
Are you starting 2013 with money stress being top of your mind? A recent survey conducted by the American Psychological Association found that three out of four Americans feel that money is the primary source of stress in their lives. Financial stress doubles our likelihood of periodontal (gum) disease, Journal of Periodontology, Oral Biology Dept, [...]
Money is Energy
By: Dr. Kathleen Hall, Founder and CEO of Mindful Living Network Most of the ancient spiritual traditions consider money as a source of energy. When we experience the “flow” of money we change in many ways. This idea is the root of Mindful Money®. For many of us just to say the name money can [...]
13 Ways to Save in 2013
A new year means a new financial beginning. Whether or not “fixing finances” was part of your New Year’s resolutions, reevaluating the way you manage your money can save you hundreds of dollars and give you peace of mind. Here are 13 Mindful Money® tips to help you save in 2013: Assess and adjust your [...]
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