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The Simple Mental Tricks That Make Us Better With Money

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By Julia Carpenter
| The Wall Street Journal Verified
The digital environment makes it so easy to spend money. The key is to put a little friction between us and our purchases. When it comes to personal-finance hygiene, there are tons of deliberate, conscious decisions to make. We can research the lowest credit-card APRs, contribute regularly to our workplace retirement accounts and so on. But I’ve found that if I want to make changes to my day-to-day money management, I have to look at the subconscious. Essentially, I have to hack my brain.
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The Simple Mental Tricks That Make Us Better With Money

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By Julia Carpenter, Ron Phillips
| advisorstream.com
By Julia Carpenter Aug. 7, 2026 When it comes to personal-finance hygiene, there are tons of deliberate, conscious decisions to make. We can research the lowest credit-card APRs, contribute regularly to our workplace retirement accounts and so on. But I’ve found that if I want to make changes to my day-to-day money management, I have to look at the subconscious. Essentially, I have to hack my brain.
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How to Plan for the Staggering Costs of Fertility Treatments

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By Julia Carpenter
| The Wall Street Journal Verified
The amount of money spent can rival a house purchase or college tuition. It’s crucial for couples to figure out the financial equation ahead of time. June 28, 2026 12:00 pm ET Demand for fertility treatments is growing—and so are the costs. As the average age of first-time mothers and fathers climbs, more women are freezing their eggs than ever, according to a study from the University of California, Los Angeles.
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