Financial contentment

I’m Miriam Neff-with and I’m Valerie Neff Hogan with Wise Women Managing Money

M Financial stress affects three fourths of Americans.  Financial stress is greater than stress about politics, work, or family. We emphasize creating a spending plan that is less than your income.  However, here’s another stress reducer, or maybe we should say solution.

V Volunteer in a local food pantry or shelter. Whether greeting people, or helping with items in their bags, give a warm smile. Whether filling platters or handing out blankets for each cot, see who you are serving.  I mean really see them.  Yes, your action helps someone who is in a tough place.  And here’s another benefit.  You get perspective. 

M Returning to your own space, pouring your own coffee, shouts that you are blessed.  And now even more motivated to reduce spending to reduce stress.