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Money & identity · 6 min read

Why Does My Bank Balance Affect My Self-Worth?

Why bank balances, savings goals and income can become tangled with self-worth and the feeling of being ahead or behind. A personal, analytical look at the.

An almost full glass carafe and an empty glass in a bright minimalist kitchen
Money & security · 7 min read

Why Does Money Never Feel Like Enough?

A reflective essay about financial insecurity, the moving target of enough and why safety can lag behind improving numbers. A personal, analytical look at.