Some people think money anxiety is just about not having enough. The truth is, the way you handle money can be just as anxiety-inducing as an empty bank account. Imagine staring at your finances, trying to “stay on top of everything,” only to feel your chest tighten, palms sweat, and brain spiral into “what if?” mode.
It turns out, a lot of our financial stress isn’t caused by dollars and cents—it’s caused by habits that make us feel busy, responsible, or cautious, but do very little to actually improve our situation. Let’s break down eight of these surprisingly counterproductive behaviors.
