Author Archives: The Beans

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Finding Alignment: How do I Spend According to My Values?

Every dollar is equal, right? Research out of the University of Cambridge suggests that might not be the case. You might actually be able to get “more” out of your dollar by making sure that your spending is aligned with your values. … Read More

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This is your Brain on Money

Looking at the neuroscience and chemistry of the brain can help us examine how money actually impacts our health. Is it possible that money can buy happiness? Here at the Beans, we both challenge and affirm that assertion. … Read More

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Success Tips for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

PSLF was created to relieve some of the burdens of student loans for those employed in public service professions, such as those who work in education, healthcare, non-profit, and government jobs, for example. … Read More

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Meet The Beans

When our founder and CEO, Melissa Pancoast, was a teacher, she noticed that her community’s stress, from the teachers’ lounge to her students’ parents, had financial roots. … Read More