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Book Nook - Emotions Don’t Think: Emotional Contagion in a Time of Turmoil

Motherhood Moments

We see it in romantic relationships, in families, in friendships, in crowds. Crowds and parties are often places of emotional contagion, as psychological energy flows easily among people and most of us are not inoculated against it. at the University of Ottawa, and practiced psychology in Manitoba, Alberta and Ontario.

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How Growing Your Finances Is Like Gardening

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you and your spouse or family disagree on saving, spending or investing one party may inadvertently sabotage the efforts of the other. Discuss and agree on financial goals within your family. Understand your money psychology and learn how to manage any quirks that might impede growth. Feed and water.

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How to Simplify Your Life to Make it Better

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

But I had no idea where to start or how to go about simplifying my life until I read a magazine article about the psychological benefits of de-cluttering your workspace. I found I had more spare time to spend with the family as well. Sounded good to me, so that’s where I decided to start.

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Yakezie Carnival October 16, 2011- Growth Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Yeah, There’s a Calculator for That Refinancing your mortgage to a lower rate and paying the same amount is an interesting sound-byte from Personal Finance Bloggers – but has anyone really run the numbers? The return on this strategy is relatively paltry, as this calculator shows! Family Money Values: Who Manages Your Money?

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Seven Retirement Lessons Learned

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Hubby is one of those lucky few that actually has a pretty safe pension – one that also comes with health plans (which cover me as well) – so calculating his was easy. We didn’t count on the psychological effect on me though. We did the math twice, once when Hubby retired and once when I retired.