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Financial Psychology

Financial psychology deals with the complex relationship we all have with money. Financial planners who understand a client’s emotional connection to their money, and the way their relationship to money has developed over time, can deliver greater peace of mind through more impactful, personalized services.

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Helping Clients Find a Deeper Meaning for Their Money

As a financial professional, would your clients be able to answer this question: What is your money for? Financial professionals… Read More

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Conflict Resolution in Financial Planning

There’s no denying that couples argue about money. As a financial professional helping couples plan for the future, you have… Read More

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Advisor Self Reflection Is Key to Understanding Money Biases

As a financial professional, how comfortable are you with being on the receiving end of financial advice? How comfortable would… Read More

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3 Ways to Weave Gratitude into Your Financial Planning Practice

For investors, volatile markets often highlight an unfortunate quirk of the human brain: We fixate on the negative. Our tendency… Read More

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Cultural Humility in Financial Planning

Amidst the increase in social unrest here and abroad, there’s a tenet of financial psychology that has become especially relevant… Read More

Nudging Financial Planning Clients in the Right Direction

You deliver a financial planning recommendation to a client—updating an outdated estate plan, for example—and months later you’re still waiting… Read More

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Using Financial Psychology to Improve Financial Planning

It’s an exciting time to be a financial planner. The addition of the psychology of financial planning to the CFP®… Read More

How to Talk About Lifestyle Creep with Clients

Understanding your clients’ wants and needs for their lifestyle is a critical part of delivering accurate financial guidance. Clients generally… Read More

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The Role of Financial Psychology in Financial Planning Today

As the scope of financial advice continues to expand into more areas of clients’ lives, financial psychology plays an increasingly… Read More

The Experiences at the Root of How Couples Deal with Money

In every relationship, communication is key. But all too often, couples are not open with each other about their finances. Read More

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