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Financial support for adult children is complex. While it can provide stability, it may also undermine their independence. Discover where that line lies: kahlerfinancial.com/financial-awak…

Why does it feel harder to get a straight answer from your financial advisor? It might not be them—it might be regulation. New SEC rules mean even private conversations can be treated like advertisements, with strict requirements around what can be said and how. The result? More caution. More qualifiers. Fewer simple answers. Read more: kahlerfinancial.com/financial-awak… #FinancialTherapy #FinancialPlanning #Compliance

Money fights rarely start with money. 💵 A small moment—like noticing an unexpected charge—can quickly turn into a bigger argument about trust, control, or security. Sometimes the shift from blame to curiosity is all it takes to turn a money fight into a real conversation. Read more: kahlerfinancial.com/financial-awak… #FinancialTherapy #RelationshipsAndMoney

AI isn’t just for tech experts—at work, it can help you summarize information, brainstorm ideas, edit writing, and handle repetitive tasks. It’s a powerful productivity tool, but it’s important to double‑check results and protect sensitive information. Read more: aarp.org/personal-techn… #FinancialTherapy #Innovation #AIatWork #Productivity

War and global conflict can shake markets—and our emotions. When uncertainty rises, it’s natural to feel anxious about your investments. But history shows that reacting out of panic often does more harm than the events themselves. A strong financial plan is built with uncertainty in mind. Sometimes the best move is simply to pause and stay focused on the long term. Read more: kahlerfinancial.com/financial-awak… #FinancialTherapy #FinancialPlanning #Investing

Filing taxes can feel complex for a reason: the U.S. tax code exceeds 70,000 pages, causing Americans to spend 7.1 billion hours annually on compliance. At what point is the system too complex for its own good? Read more: kahlerfinancial.com/financial-awak… #TaxCode #IRS

🎉 AGPA Connect 2026 kicks off today! (March 2 – 7) On Thursday (10:00 AM–4:30 PM), Rick Kahler & Özge Kantaş present The Psychology of Money — exploring money, emotion & group process. Learn more and register here: agpa.org/continuing-edu… #AGPAConnect #FinancialTherapy

📣 Attention group therapy professionals! Registration is OPEN for AGPA Connect 2026, March 2–7 in NYC and online via Zoom! Join us for immersive workshops and sessions to boost your skills. Don’t miss this premier networking event! Register here: agpa.org/continuing-edu…

Tariffs may sound straightforward, but their ripple effects across prices, businesses, and markets are anything but simple. 🎧 Listen to the full episode of "In the Moment" with host Lori Walsh here: sdpb.org/podcast/in-the… #InTheMoment #Tariffs #Economics #PublicPolicy

We’re told to live within our means, but not all frugality is wisdom —sometimes it’s fear. If you grew up with scarcity, spending can seem risky even when secure. Financial wellbeing isn’t just net worth. It’s safety. Read more: kahlerfinancial.com/financial-awak… #FinancialWellbeing

Tariffs made headlines last year. The higher prices showed up later. They’re taxes collected at the border — and many economists believe much of the cost flows to U.S. consumers. It’s quiet, but households feel it over time. Read more: kahlerfinancial.com/financial-awak… #FinancialTherapy

Money habits don’t start with a paycheck. Research shows childhood adversity can reduce lifetime wealth by 25–45%. What looks like poor discipline is often learned survival. Awareness is the first step to financial clarity. Read more: kahlerfinancial.com/financial-awak… #FinancialTherapy

Your dollar doesn’t go as far as it used to—and not just because of inflation. Tariffs, a weaker U.S. dollar, and global uncertainty often trigger fear-driven moves into gold or crypto. The real risk isn’t volatility. It’s emotion. Read more: kahlerfinancial.com/financial-awak… #Inflation

The 2026 Purposeful Planning Symposium is almost here (Feb 11–13), and I’m excited to be part of the conversation! There’s still time to join us. Use promo code COMMUNITY for 20% off registration. Register here: #register" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">purposefulplanninginstitute.com/webinars-event… #FinancialTherapy #VirtualEvent

Are you investing while blindfolded? Emotion, loyalty, politics—they feel real, but markets don’t care. Diversify, think long-term, and don’t let identity drive your portfolio. Read more: kahlerfinancial.com/financial-awak… #FinancialTherapy #MoneyMindset #InvestmentStrategy

New research highlighted by CNN shows that chronic financial stress can age your heart as much as high blood pressure or diabetes. Managing stress isn’t optional — it’s essential to long-term health. Read more: cnn.com/2026/01/16/hea… #FinancialTherapy #HeartHealth

Capping interest rates sounds compassionate. But prices exist for a reason: they signal risk. Capping the price of credit doesn't remove the pain—it shifts it, often to those with the fewest options. Read more: kahlerfinancial.com/financial-awak… #InterestRates #FinancialTherapy #Economics

A quick reminder about the 2026 Purposeful Planning Symposium (live virtual, Feb 11–13): registration rates increase after February 1. If you’ve been considering it, now’s a great time to register. Use promo code COMMUNITY for 20% off. Register here: #register" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">purposefulplanninginstitute.com/webinars-event…

We argue about “socialism” vs. “capitalism,” but the real question is: who holds the power? Some policies spread power, while others quietly centralize it. Maybe it’s time to debate power—not labels. Read more: kahlerfinancial.com/financial-awak… #EconomicPower #FinancialTherapy

In the latest episode of "Return," host Caitlan Siegenthaler is joined by Rick Kahler to explore money parts, IFS, and self-led finances. Learn how to work with your money scripts — without the stress. Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/4JVLI6… #FinancialTherapy #MoneyMindset