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Ben Jackson
Nov 5, 202011 min read


Food & Your Feelings
Let’s go deeper into how what we eat impacts our mental health and how making the right decisions can lead to a happier you
Ben Jackson
Sep 22, 20209 min read


8 Ways to Simplify Your Day
Looking for ways to simplify your day? Ben talks about 8 strategies to prioritize your Most Important Tasks (MITs) and get more done!
Ben Jackson
Aug 16, 20209 min read


Money, COVID & Sleep
I’m tired. Are you tired? I mean I’m physically really tired. The good news for me is I have a bit of a built in excuse. I have a 2 month...
Ben Jackson
Jul 2, 20207 min read


15 Pick Me Ups You Need Right Now
Here are 15 things you can easily do to manage these tough times to boost your physical, mental and emotional health
Ben Jackson
May 13, 20207 min read


COVID & Our Money: By the Numbers
Adjectives help shape our understanding of what is happening and give perspective and color to what we see, hear or read. The...
Ben Jackson
Apr 27, 20207 min read


Changing Your Emotions With Stories
"We are, as a species, addicted to story. Even when the body goes to sleep, the mind stays up all night, telling itself stories.” -...
Ben Jackson
Apr 23, 20205 min read


How to Spend Your Coronavirus Money From the IRS
If you are getting a payment, you may be wondering what you should be doing with it. Well here are some tips for how to use this money
Ben Jackson
Apr 16, 20206 min read


Annual Check Up...For Your Wallet
I hope everyone is staying healthy and strong throughout these challenging times. We still aren’t clear on all the impacts both...
Ben Jackson
Apr 11, 20207 min read


3 Good Things
Let's share some good. The happiness researcher Shawn Achor has an exercise in his book The Happiness Advantage called 3 Good Things. ...
Ben Jackson
Mar 30, 20201 min read


How To Make Your Quarantine Time Quality Time
The reality is I have about an hour or two tops in a day...let’s make it quality time and learn some new skills
Ben Jackson
Mar 26, 20204 min read


Bad Stuff Happens…Here’s How to Bounce Back
The great news is that resilience can be trained and built. We can actually get better at rebounding from a setback.
Ben Jackson
Mar 8, 20205 min read


Should I Buy Bitcoin?
A list of resources to help you answer the question: should I buy Bitcoin?
Ben Jackson
Mar 6, 20202 min read


Resolution Reset: 3 Reasons Your Goals Can Go Off Track
A new year is a great time for a reset. For 2020, an estimated 164 Million Americans made a New Year’s resolution. About 50% of all...
Ben Jackson
Feb 25, 20204 min read


Save When You Shop with These 4 Apps
Here are 4 apps that can help you save fast!
Honey
Ibotta
Paribus
Drop
Ben Jackson
Feb 9, 20205 min read


4 Questions To Ask Before Starting A Side Hustle
I am a big fan of side hustles. They allow us to learn and grow new skills and capabilities, pursue our interests, and make extra money!
Ben Jackson
Feb 5, 20205 min read


Happiness Hack: The 2 for 1
For every 1 negative event you experience, scan the world for 2 positives and write it down. Train your brain to find the positive
Ben Jackson
Jan 30, 20202 min read


6 Steps to a Raise
You have to fully own and advocate for your career, and that clearly should include how much you get paid.
Ben Jackson
Jan 23, 20207 min read


What Is Calm Cash?
I created the Calm Cash podcast and this blog to serve both the financial side and the mental health side of money management.
Ben Jackson
Jan 12, 20203 min read


Take the First Step To Financial Freedom
Big achievements start with one small step. Get off on the right foot with your money goals.
Ben Jackson
Jan 12, 20203 min read
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