Balancing Budgets and Emotions: Navigating Mental Health and Finances
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In this #CreditChat we’ll explore the critical intersection of mental health and finances in “Balancing Budgets and Emotions.” Discover practical strategies for managing your money while prioritizing your well-being, and learn how to navigate the emotional challenges that can impact your financial decisions.
Topic: Balancing Budgets and Emotions: Navigating Mental Health and Finances
When: Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 3 p.m. ET.
Where: Join the live hashtag discussion
The panel will include: Navicore Solutions; Nia Adams: Speaker, Real Estate Investor, Author and Founder of PerspectivesChange.com; Ilyce Glink: Real Estate and Financial Wellness expert, author, speaker, entrepreneur and founder of ThinkGlink.com; Beverly Harzog: Credit Card Expert, Bestselling Author, columnist and podcast host at BeverlyHarzog.com; Rod Griffin: Senior Director, Consumer Education and Advocacy, Experian; Jennifer White: Consumer Education and Advocacy Team, and Christina Roman: Consumer Education and Advocacy Manager at Experian.
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Questions we will discuss:
- How does our mental health impact our ability to manage our finances effectively?
- How can someone struggling with both debt and mental health issues prioritize their well-being while making financial progress?
- How do budgeting practices influence feelings of control and security in one’s life?
- How can individuals prioritize their mental health while also managing financial goals like saving, investing, or paying off debt?
- What are some warning signs that financial stress is starting to affect mental health negatively, and when should someone seek professional help?
- How can we reframe our mindset about money to create a healthier relationship with our finances?
- How does financial instability affect relationships, and how can couples or families work together to manage both finances and emotional well-being?
- What role do societal pressures, like maintaining a certain lifestyle, play in creating financial and emotional strain? How can people resist these pressures?
- What financial safety nets can we set in place to help protectour financial and emotional security?
- What resources are available for people dealing with both financial struggles and mental health challenges?
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