Financial Anxiety and Stress: Coping Mechanisms for Managing Money Worries
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Whether you’re grappling with debt, uncertain about your financial future, or simply seeking strategies to ease financial stress, this conversation promises valuable insights and actionable tips. Discover ways to navigate financial challenges with resilience and empower yourself to take control of your financial well-being.
Topic: Financial Anxiety and Stress: Coping Mechanisms for Managing Money Worries
When: Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 3 p.m. ET.
Where: Join the live hashtag discussion
The panel will include: Jeanne Kelly: Credit expert, identity theft expert, speaker and founder ofJeanneKelly.net; Jordan Rosenfeld: Senior Writer with GoBankingRates.com; Jason Vitug: Wellness advocate, bestselling author, entrepreneur, producer, and founder of the financial wellness website phroogal.com; Brian Page: Founder of ModernHusbands.com; Deacon Hayes: Founder of Well Kept Wallet; Lawrence Sprung: CFP® and Author of Financial Planning Made Personal; Rahkim Sabree: Financial Therapist & AFC®; 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:
- What are some common triggers of financial anxiety, and how do they manifest in day-to-day life?
- What coping mechanisms have you found effective in managing financial stress?
- How do cultural and societal expectations contribute to financial anxiety?
- How do you think financial stress affects physical and mental health?
- What role does financial literacy play in reducing anxiety about money? How can we improve financial education to better equip people to manage stress?
- How can you create a budget that helps you reduce financial stress?
- What are some challenges people face when trying to budget, and how can they overcome them?
- How do you balance short-term financial needs with long-term financial goals to minimize stress?
- What role can mindfulness and other mental health practices play in managing financial anxiety?
- What are some examples of professional resources that can aid in coping with financial stress?
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