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The Emotion Behind Money

Julie Murphy · 2013
91/100
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Julie Murphy Casserly brings sixteen years of financial services experience to the argument that our emotional patterns — formed long before we can consciously choose them — drive every financial decision we make. The book bridges behavioral psychology and practical finance, helping readers identify limiting beliefs that quietly sabotage their money lives. The dual lens is its real strength: this is not a therapy book pretending to discuss money, nor a budgeting guide ignoring the human element, but a genuine attempt to address both. The caveat is that readers already familiar with behavioral finance concepts may find the ground well-trodden. Those who prefer a straightforward numbers-first approach may also chafe at the psychological framework. For adults who have tried conventional money advice and still feel stuck, this offers a different and credible angle.

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