Money Habitudes – Ask to borrow a deck of cards today!

(for use at the Community Financial Center only)

Great Money Conversations

Money Habitudes cards help people talk about money and the psychology of money. They start positive,
effective conversations because they are:

Fun

Because it feels like a fun card game, people see the ice breaker activity as a comfortable, enjoyable experience. Whether
the money issues are positive or difficult, being able to feel at ease and laugh makes it easier to talk about money. The
activity makes it easy to identify financial challenges (and see how they relate to relationship problems, career decisions,
etc.), producing successful outcomes.

Non-threatening and Non-judgmental

judgmental

With Money Habitudes cards,, there are no right or wrong answers. There are no perfect results. No derogatory labels. No
winners or losers. No blame. The personality test aspect of the activity provides clarity but doesn’t mandate change.
Instead,
ead, the exercise lets people assess themselves honestly. It’s also a way to discover their personal financial tendencies
and understand the potential advantages and challenges of their unique money personality.

Calming

People dread money conversations. They

ey can be emotional, stressful and ignite conflict. The discord can be from financial
disagreements and outright fighting about money. Or it can be dealing with with changes in income or life circumstances
such as: marriage, divorce, job loss, birth, retir
retirement, etc. Money Habitudes offers a way to think and talk about money
proactively during quiet times while also providing a constructive conversation framework for difficult times.

Painless

Like an interactive game, the playing card format appeals to dif

different
ferent ages and learning styles. It is hands-on,
hands visually
engaging and feels friendly and approachable. There’s no financial jargon, no math. It’s not one more form or spreadsheet
assessment to fill out. It’s not an intimidating personality inventory. Ther
Theree are no negative associations with tests,
worksheets, budgets and endless paperwork. It’s a welcome break from yet another PowerPoint, lecture or series of
probing questions. And it’s super easy to use: the basic Money Habitudes directions fit on one playing card.

Stimulating

Money Habitudes statement cards introduce topics that instantly spark interesting, important memories, stories and
connections.
tions. Understanding what we’re like today and why we act and think the way we do opens doors that makes it
easier to talk about money — and hear others too. Feeling understood and respected makes money conversations easier.

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