Money can stir many emotions, some positive and healthy and some that tend to be negative and unhealthy. It’s the unhealthy emotions that often lead to frustrating and self-sabotaging relationships with finances. Do you recognize and understand your predominant money emotions?

No matter the economy, you can give yourself financial peace of mind. It takes a commitment to making and working a proactive financial plan. Isn’t having a sense of purpose and peace about your finances worth a few hours of planning? Here are five steps toward lasting financial peace of mind.

Wealthy people understand abundance to mean that money is constantly circulating and as it circulates it stimulates the economy. Giving wisely of your energy and money means opening yourself up to receiving more money and opportunities – that is if you follow certain “money laws.”

What is self-discipline? It’s often been defined as being able to positively influence your thoughts and actions to achieve a desired outcome or goal. Does it take self-discipline to accumulate abundance and wealth? You bet it does!

A well written financial book will not only be an interesting read but also a powerful way to pave the road to greater financial freedom. These books also make great gifts for holidays, graduations or birthdays. Here are summaries for my pick of the top five abundance and wealth-building books.

Are you ready to get your financial house in order? Are you ready to find an exciting financial vision for the future? Robert Pagliarini claims you can do both in just six short days. Is it really doable? Here’s what I think about the book, The Six-Day Financial Makeover.