Aisha B.
Mindset and emotional regulation around money. Former therapist.
Articles by Aisha B.
The annual financial checkup - a 90-minute review that catches what a year hides
Twelve months of small drift adds up: a premium that rose, a subscription nobody uses, a beneficiary form still naming an ex. Here is a practical once-a-year review for US households, in the order that finds the most money fastest.
Instant payment scams - why Zelle, Venmo and Cash App losses are so hard to reverse
Instant payment apps settle in seconds and were designed for people you already trust. Here is how scammers exploit that, which protections actually apply in the US, and the habits that keep your money in your account.
How to stop paying overdraft fees - a 7-step setup that actually holds
Overdraft fees are almost entirely a timing problem, not an income problem. Here is the setup that prevents them, in the order that makes each step easier.
Teaching kids about money without scaring them about it
Three age-appropriate conversations that build calm instead of fear.
What enough looks like: defining a number you can stop at
Most people earn toward a moving target. The exercise of writing it down changes everything.
Talking to aging parents about money without breaking anything
The conversation almost no one wants to have, in five steps that respect everyone's dignity.