Olivia Mellan
Olivia Mellan
Olivia Mellan,is an American therapist and consultant, specialized in money conflict resolution. Since 1982, she has been a leader in the field of money psychology. She is the author or co-authorof five books about money and relationships. She is also a monthly columnist for Investment Advisor magazine. She has been interviewed frequently on The TODAY Show, Oprah, and ABC's 20-20, as well as on nationwide TV, radio and in the print media. In 2006, Investment Advisor magazine named her one...
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I don't believe that all money should be merged. All men and women need some separate money.
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Savers like spenders, worriers like avoiders, and planners marry dreamers. Even when they don't attract, they will eventually be created.
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Put a picture in your wallet of what you're wishing for. That way every time you go to pay for something it will be staring you in the face.
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You get rid of a certain anxiety by realizing you're not alone.
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have it in your face all the time.
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Many are unaware of the emotional load associated with money. Everybody has money secrets because people believe it's taboo to talk about money.
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Every one of us has a personality blind spot when it comes to money.
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It's almost like closing your eyes and jumping off a cliff.
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Talking about your childhood and how your parents handled money says a lot about you.
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There's a big difference between privacy and secrecy,
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Almost everyone is uncomfortable talking about money.
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money usually represents so much more than dollars and cents. It is tied up with our deepest emotional needs: for love, power, security, independence, control, self-worth.
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Savers like spenders, worriers like avoiders and planners marry dreamers.