Money and Financial Issues

Money might not buy happiness, but social class does influence the types of pleasure a person experiences, according to a study published in the journal Emotion. How Social Class Affects ... Read More

Dear GoodTherapy.org, Christmas is coming up and I’m dreading it. I’m so sick of all the commercialization. I’m also pretty much broke. I know I’m going to get ... Read More

Dear GoodTherapy.org, I left my job about two months ago, run-down and on the brink of something drastic because of how miserable I was. It was an extremely high-stress job in finance, ... Read More

Dear GoodTherapy.org, First, let me say I don’t think I’m a great parent, but I do try to be one. I know the way I parent is different than how a lot of people are with their ... Read More

Dear GoodTherapy.org, My oldest child is 7, and many of his friends receive an allowance from their parents for doing chores around the house. I never gave the idea of an allowance much ... Read More

A recently released investigation of mental health in British college students found a significant link between financial problems and risk of experiencing mental health issues. The authors ... Read More

Dear GoodTherapy.org, Our son, who turned 18 last month, is about to graduate from high school. He’s a great kid, an Eagle Scout, and a straight-A student (3.96 grade-point average). ... Read More

There is no question that inheritance bequests can create significant tension and strife in families. Often, one or more of the surviving relatives feels slighted and unfairly treated. ... Read More

“I am indeed rich, since my income is superior to my expenses, and my expenses are equal to my wishes.” —Edward Gibbon Self-love, self-respect, and self-compassion are all helpful ... Read More

When might earning more feel like making less for women? When it comes with the emotional baggage of being the primary breadwinner in a culture where men are expected to bring home the ... Read More