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The Transfer Effect Hack (Willpower Series #2) – Why Getting Smart About Money Makes You Smarter About Money

Transfer Effect

Last Monday I wrote all about why you shouldn’t rely on willpower to make changes in your life – and today I’m going to tell you about a reason one good change can lead to another.

It has nothing – and everything – to do with willpower.

It’s called the Transfer Effect, and it’s the reason one good change in your life can lead to others.

Lets explore what this effect is, why it occurs, and how you can harness it to affect powerful change in your own life.

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Dealing With The Cone Of Financial Uncertainty – Agile Financial Roadmap

Have you ever gotten stuck in the cone of financial uncertainty? Or perhaps knocked around by it? Let me explain. When I was in my late teens and early 20’s, I was absolutely obsessed with personal finance and investing. I read every book I could get my hands on. I lurked on financial forums once

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Willpower Is A Limited Resource. Use It Wisely.

Willpower Depletion

Did you know that willpower is a limited resource?

It’s true.

If you’ve ever tried to make a significant change, or multiple significant changes, and found yourself coming up short, you’ve likely exhausted your willpower. 

Lets learn more about the science behind this, and a few ways to hack your finances to set yourself up for success.

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Spending When You Feel Like Saving – Or When Is Enough, Enough

When is enough, enough

Struggling to spend sounds like such a #firstworldproblem.

And, yes, it is.

But it’s a real problem faced by many folks who would rather save, then spend.

When is enough, enough? When should you up the budget instead of continuing to cut? And how do you make sure you’re doing this on purpose – not just giving into lifestyle inflation?

Let’s take a closer look.

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