The Stress Response

When you're worried about money, your brain treats it like a threat. Cortisol levels rise. Sleep quality drops. Your prefrontal cortex, the part of your brain responsible for good decision making, gets hijacked by anxiety.

The Physical Impact

Money stress isn't just in your head. Studies have linked financial anxiety to increased risk of heart disease, weakened immune systems, and chronic pain.

Breaking the Cycle

Start with what you can control. Even small actions help reduce the feeling of helplessness that fuels anxiety. Look at your accounts. Make one small positive financial decision today.

Tools That Reduce Stress

Having visibility into your finances can actually reduce anxiety, not increase it. Spendify gives you a clear picture of where you stand.