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Money Talk

Approach your partner with empathy and ask: “What is your hope for spending this money?” Or “What is your fear around cutting this item?” when communicating around differences, any requests should be specific. So rather than saying, “We need to save … Continue reading

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Budget Boundaries

How can I set Budget Boundaries without burning myself out?My husband and I set boundaries by prioritizing making room for personal funds in our budget and cutting unnecessary expenses where we can. We have a certain dollar amount for each … Continue reading

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Better Best-of Lists

Want people’s highly subjective and specific lists: the best advice they received and the best ideas they had. The best seltzers they tried or walks they took, the best changes they made to their morning routines. I want ideas for … Continue reading

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Self-Identified Shopaholic

How can you change your relationship with shopping if you’re constantly overspending? It takes a lot of inner work, mindfulness, and reflection on how you feel while you’re shopping to identify the reason you’re shopping to begin with. It often … Continue reading

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My Friend Keeps Giving me Unsolicited Advice

Dear Amy: I have been friends with “Susan” for over 35 years. I have shared many extremely sensitive and delicate problems with her. She has taken on the role of giving me lots of personal advice. In the past her … Continue reading

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