Why People are Dishonest About Money

Money is a loaded topic, and many people grow up conditioned not to discuss it. It can make for uncomfortable conversations, certainly, and it’s not advisable to disclose all the details of your financial life, but many people are taking the secrecy too far. In fact, forty percent of Americans now admit to lying outright to their partner about money, or to having a secret credit card or bank account. All these acts of “financial infidelity” can be damaging to a relationship because, regardless of the degree to which they are dishonest, they represent a choice to be deceitful rather than truthful.

So, why are people so apt to lie about money? Well, as with many things, being completely transparent with another person can feel vulnerable, leaving us open to judgment. Conversely, deception allows us to avoid discomfort and maintain the status quo in a relationship. With financial disputes consistently listed in the top reasons for divorce, it’s no wonder 15 million Americans are hiding secret credit cards and bank accounts.

Of course, this behavior isn’t healthy. If you find yourself committing some level of financial infidelity, it is vitally important to uncover the source of your dishonesty – shame, pride, fear or otherwise – in order to have a healthy relationship moving forward.

The Market Has No Memory

Dimensional Founder David Booth discusses the lessons from 2019 that investors can apply to 2020.

I have worked in finance for over 50 years, and it seems that every January the same thing happens. Lots of folks look back at last year’s performance to draw conclusions they can use to predict what markets will do in the year to come. I don’t make predictions, but I do think it’s worth answering this question: What are the lessons from 2019 that we can apply to 2020?

American Consumers are Feeling Financially Strong

A look back at the Black Friday consumer spending records might have caught some by surprise. The mainstream media continues to gripe about a“struggling” economy and the “death” of brick and mortar stores, and this does not paint an accurate picture for the American worker and consumer. Luckily, we have consumer behavior data to remind us that things are actually looking positive for our economy at the moment.

Walter and Allie to Speak at The Gathering of Light!

The Gathering of Light Interspiritual Fellowship, located in Huntington Station, NY will be hosting an event they're calling Spiritual Toolsday on January 14th, 2020 at 7:30 pm. This event will feature a discussion led by Allison Vanaski and Walter Wisniewski during which they will teach that achieving financial stability is not just about money and accumulating wealth. It is spiritual! In their book, The Millionaire Within, they tell stories of how this happens. Join them live and learn techniques to create wealth and find your own "Millionaire Within."

We will be meeting at 7:30 pm
Gathering of Light Interspiritual Fellowship
Unity Center of Healing Light
203 East Pulaski Road
Huntington Station NY, 11746

Suggested Donation
~ $10.00 for Gathering of Light Members
~ $15.00 for Non Members

Please contact Reverend JoAnn at (631)455-3471 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

All are welcome!
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Preparing Your Finances When You’re Expecting

Having a baby will change your life in significant ways, and this includes financially. Not only will you have increased costs for things like diapers and childcare, but you’ll also have new financial planning considerations, too.

In this five-part series, we’ll walk through these considerations and provide a roadmap to follow as you financially prepare to add a new bundle of joy to your family.

Today, we’ll begin by discussing one of the cornerstones of financial planning: your estate documents.

The Birth of a Grandchild: 529 plans and Trusts

Congratulations! The arrival of a grandchild is an exciting time. All of the soft snuggles, tiny shoes, first coos and crawls, AND you get to give them back to their parents after a nice happy visit. The arrival of the next generation is also a good time to plan for your (and their future). In this article, we will go over different ways to gift, save, and set aside for your grandchildren.

The first step will be deciding what type of financial assistance you would like to provide for your grandchildren.

Start by answering these questions:

Do you want to help save for their education?
Or would you prefer to set up a trust that they can access down the line?
How much would you like to give a year?
Will it exceed gift tax return limits?

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