Addie Johnson Talbott M.S.

Contributor

As a nonfiction author of more than 15 published books, Addie combines years of experience in media reporting with practical insights from human psychology to focus on the emotional and decision making aspects of personal finance.

Education

M.S. in Consumer and Organizational Psychology, University of Southern California
B.A. in English and Italian, Vassar College

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Saving & Spending
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"Money does not buy you happiness, but lack of money certainly buys you misery." - Daniel Kahneman

100 Things You Need To Do While Purchasing a House

For most of us, purchasing a house is the biggest financial decision we will ever make. It is layered with big emotions and complex expectations, and it cuts to the core of our sense of self and our...

by Addie Johnson Talbott

10 Things To Buy From Dollar Tree After Getting Your Tax Refund

You got the extra cash from your tax refund, and it's a few thousand short of taking that Caribbean vacation you've been planning. So what's next? If you're like most Americans, you'll spend this...

by Addie Johnson Talbott

10 Retirement Planning Tips That Dave Ramsey Swears By

Dave Ramsey approaches retirement planning with the same common sense attitude as the rest of this financial advice. Check Out: The New Retirement Problem Boomers Are Facing For You: 4 Unusual Ways To...

by Addie Johnson Talbott

10 Cars That Look Expensive But Are More Affordable Than You Think

Shopping for a new car? Smart buyers will consider safety ratings, value, reliability, and fuel economy. Car buying decisions are not solely practical, however. We are influenced just as much by how...

by Addie Johnson Talbott

Side Gig Spotlight: 8 Brilliant Ways To Make Money at Your Local Flea Market

The United States has over 1,100 active flea markets with over 2 million vendors, pulling in $36.5 billion in sales annually. Thinking about getting started with this side hustle at your local flea...

by Addie Johnson Talbott

14 Retirement Rules You Need To Know Now

Almost half of American households reportedly have no retirement savings at all, and only about a quarter (26%) have saved more than $100,000. Awareness about the need to plan for retirement has been...

by Addie Johnson Talbott

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