“Superman Syndrome” Revisited: Money and Self-Esteem
Two years ago, I posted a nice long article about what I call “Superman Syndrome” – a tendency for people to try to demonstrate their worthiness to others by buying things for them.
Just yesterday, a reader emailed me about that article:
Superman syndrome is just another example of poor... Continue Reading
Submitted ByTrent Hamm
Two years ago, I posted a nice long article about what I call “Superman Syndrome” – a tendency for people to try to demonstrate their worthiness to others by buying things for them.
Just yesterday, a reader emailed me about that article:
Superman syndrome is just another example of poor...
Submitted ByThicken My Wallet
If you are a condo owner or a condo real estate investor investor, or are contemplating investing in a condo, there are a few key factors to consider in 2010.
Maintenance fee escalation on new units: In the last 5-7 years, there have been a staggering number of new condos built in many major urban...
Submitted ByTrent Hamm
We all have lives that are chock full of distractions.
Television. Radio. Magazines. The behavior of other people. The comments of our friends and family. We use all of these things as cues for how we should behave. Often, we even try to think ahead about these things and use [...]...
Submitted ByTim Iacono
The newspapers are full of stories about how baby boomers who have squirreled money away are rethinking their investment approach, evidence coming from last year's net outflows from stock funds and the fascination that many retail investors now have with bonds.With the combination of an...
Submitted ByTrent Hamm
Many newer readers of The Simple Dollar haven’t been exposed to the hundreds of great articles in the archives of the site, so this is a weekly series that highlights the five best posts from one year ago this week, two years ago this week, and three years ago this week. I call it … [...]...
Submitted ByTrent Hamm
It’s the refrain of countless Americans of all ages – and it was my refrain, too.
It’s easy to see why, too. At first glance, personal finance looks like a bunch of boring and un-fun stuff. Paperwork. Sacrifice. Living in an un-fun way.
On the other hand, living a big spending [...]...
Submitted ByTushar Mathur
There's plenty you can do to make sure your homebuying experience is a good one in 2010 – for you, your family, your wallet and your future. Here are a few biggies right off the tops of our heads.
Do some upfront housework. Get a feel for the market, crunch the numbers, get pre-approved and stick...
Submitted ByTrent Hamm
Fifteen years ago, I didn’t believe I had the financial resources to go to college. Instead, I spent my time thinking about a future where I took a few classes at a local community college and worked at a local factory.
Ten years ago, I was a college student. I was working towards a [...]...
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