Money and Mental Health: Understanding the Connection Between Emotions and Finances
When we talk about money, it’s easy to focus on the numbers — budgets, savings goals, investment accounts, and long-term plans. But if you pause for a moment and think about how money actually shows up in your life, it rarely feels like numbers alone. More often, it shows up as something emotional. For some, it feels like stress or uncertainty. For others, it can feel like relief, possibility, or even a sense of control. In reality, money and mental health are closely connected, and that connection often plays a meaningful role in how financial decisions are made over […]
Q1 2026 Quarterly Newsletter
Kathy Longo, CFP®, CAP®, CDFA Wednesday, April 15, 2026 As we move further into spring, it’s often a natural time to pause and reflect on how the year is unfolding so far. This season tends to bring a sense of renewal — not only in the world around us, but also in how we think about our routines, priorities, and the decisions we make each day. In this quarter’s newsletter, we’re exploring a topic that often sits just beneath the surface of financial planning: the connection between money and mental health. Our featured article takes a closer look at […]
