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Why do some people seem to attract money?

Could you be afraid of money?

Philippa Bagley
3 min readFeb 1, 2023
Photo by Jason Leung on Unsplash

As I went to pay for my shopping, I sudden realised, I brought the wrong card, and there was nothing on the one I had. Thankfully my husband had been paid, and as I rang him he transferred the money straight over. But it made me think — why can’t I keep hold of money? I’m well paid, and don’t actually have an expensive life style. Yet I make mistakes, or take silly risks which don’t pay off, or there’s always an unexpected bill.

We’ve all been there — swiping our debit card without a second thought, getting a sudden rush from the thrill of a big purchase, or feeling overwhelmed and stressed about bills and expenses. These emotions and behaviours are all part of our Money EQ — our emotional intelligence when it comes to handling our finances. And let’s face it, money is an emotional and personal issue for all of us. It affects our daily lives, our relationships, and our overall well-being. So, why is having a high Money EQ so important? And how can we improve it?

What is Money EQ?

Money EQ is the understanding of our own money-related emotions and behaviours. It’s about recognising how we react to financial situations, and how those reactions impact our finances. By improving our Money EQ, we can better manage our money, make better financial…

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Philippa Bagley
Philippa Bagley

Written by Philippa Bagley

I’m a multi passionate! Life Transformation Strategist, Emotional Change Therapist, Trainer, and Professional Speaker :) history, psychology and life is my jam!

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