--- title: Mari's Life Matters Blog | CreateWriteNow | Money Matters description: Money Matters | Discover how Journaling For The Health Of It® helps you with your Money, Health, and Self Matters in our monthly problem-solving columns. --- [Skip to content](https://www.createwritenow.com/life-matters-blog/tag/money-matters#main-content) Close ** Click to close Learn from real people, just like you, how therapeutic journaling can benefit your life. Within these personal stories you’ll find journaling tips, tricks, inspiration and ideas that help you structure your journaling practice—and discover the true value journaling can bring to your life. Find the inspiration to keep going and the motivation to make journaling work for you and your hectic schedule. Learn about these everyday people who made the decision to put pen to paper and how it transformed their lives! Have a problem getting back into or staying with your Journaling Power Practice? CreateWriteNow provides 300+ unique, soul-searching journaling power prompts here that will inspire your Muse and jumpstart your word flow. Life Matters Blog | [Money Matters](https://www.createwritenow.com/life-matters-blog/tag/money-matters), [Life Matters](https://www.createwritenow.com/life-matters-blog/tag/life-matters), [Prosperity Matters](https://www.createwritenow.com/life-matters-blog/tag/prosperity-matters), [Financial Freedom Matters](https://www.createwritenow.com/life-matters-blog/tag/financial-freedom-matters) ## [Financial Freedom Matters: Money Impacts Americans' Mental Health - 8 Steps To Financial Security](https://www.createwritenow.com/life-matters-blog/financial-freedom-matters-8-steps-to-financial-security) [Bash Sarmiento](https://www.createwritenow.com/life-matters-blog/author/bash-sarmiento) It's no secret that money can be a major source of stress in a person's life. But did you know that it can also have a significant impact on your mental health? According to a recent study, an estimated [32% of Americans](https://www.valuepenguin.com/stress-financial-anxiety-survey#Money) say that their financial situation is their top stressor, causing them anxiety or depression. But in fact, the relationship between stress and financial security is also a vicious cycle: financial insecurity can lead to mental health issues, which in turn can make it difficult to manage money. If you're struggling with your mental health and finances, here are a few steps you can take to begin creating a more stable and secure financial situation: [Read More](https://www.createwritenow.com/life-matters-blog/financial-freedom-matters-8-steps-to-financial-security) Life Matters Blog | [Money Matters](https://www.createwritenow.com/life-matters-blog/tag/money-matters), [Life Matters](https://www.createwritenow.com/life-matters-blog/tag/life-matters), [Prosperity Matters](https://www.createwritenow.com/life-matters-blog/tag/prosperity-matters), [Financial Freedom Matters](https://www.createwritenow.com/life-matters-blog/tag/financial-freedom-matters) ## [Financial Freedom Matters: How Does Stress Impact Financial Freedom?](https://www.createwritenow.com/life-matters-blog/financial-freedom-matters-how-does-stress-impact-financial-freedom) [Michelle Cornish](https://www.createwritenow.com/life-matters-blog/author/michelle-cornish) When it comes to financial freedom, many people aren’t aware of the impact stress can have on achieving this goal. 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The answer isn’t always easy and can be different for everyone. For some, financial freedom might mean... [Read More](https://www.createwritenow.com/life-matters-blog/financial-freedom-matters-what-does-financial-freedom-mean-to-you) Life Matters Blog | [Money Matters](https://www.createwritenow.com/life-matters-blog/tag/money-matters), [Life Matters](https://www.createwritenow.com/life-matters-blog/tag/life-matters), [Prosperity Matters](https://www.createwritenow.com/life-matters-blog/tag/prosperity-matters), [Financial Freedom Matters](https://www.createwritenow.com/life-matters-blog/tag/financial-freedom-matters) ## [Financial Freedom Matters: Can Money Buy Happiness?](https://www.createwritenow.com/life-matters-blog/financial-freedom-matters-can-money-buy-happiness) [Michelle Cornish](https://www.createwritenow.com/life-matters-blog/author/michelle-cornish) When it comes to the question of can money buy happiness, most people would say yes. 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[Read More Details Click to view blog post ](https://www.createwritenow.com/life-matters-blog/financial-freedom-matters-how-are-prosperity-and-wealth-related) [![Financial Freedom Matters: Are You Afraid to Make More Money?-featured](https://www.createwritenow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Financial%20Freedom%20Matters.jpg?length=400&name=Financial%20Freedom%20Matters.jpg) ](https://www.createwritenow.com/life-matters-blog/financial-freedom-matters-are-you-afraid-to-make-more-money) Money Matters AND Life Matters AND Prosperity Matters AND Financial Freedom Matters Michelle Cornish #### [Financial Freedom Matters: Are You Afraid to Make More Money? Financial Freedom Matters: Are You Afraid to Make More Money?](https://www.createwritenow.com/life-matters-blog/financial-freedom-matters-are-you-afraid-to-make-more-money) Did you know there’s a name for fear of wealth? According to Psych Times, it’s plutophobia. This fear of wealth can prevent you from reaching your... 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