Navigating Your Financial Journey

June 1, 2022

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How might our emotions influence our financial decision-making? In this video, Joe Duran and Cynthia Loh from Goldman Sach’s Personal Financial Management division touch on what we can (and can't) control, how to establish good money habits, and explain when it might be time to work with a financial advisor. They also share their experiences, and discuss the following foundational concepts for understanding how our lives and money connect:

Understanding the 3 Money Mindsets:

Happiness: A focus on enjoying what money can provide
Protection: Seeking security and peace of mind
Commitment: Caring for people and causes you love

Having a Constructive Decision-Making Process

To help make sure our emotions don’t override what’s best for us

Acknowledging The 5 Things We Can Control in Our Financial Lives:

How much we spend
How much we save
The timing of life events
Our tolerance for risk
How much of a safety net we want to have

We hope you enjoy this dialog, which frankly addresses the emotions and tendencies that are always at stake when we talk about money. To find out which Money Mindset most influences you, you can take PFM’s MoneyMind Quiz.

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