The way you view and handle money plays a huge role in how much financial success you achieve in life. Because of this, it's important to have a realistic and healthy view of money, or else you could find yourself always climbing uphill to reach your goals. 

Here are five toxic attitudes about money that will prevent you from reaching your greatest financial potential. 

A great vacation doesn't have to involve flying or traveling across the country. When thinking about your summer vacation, consider an affordable road trip to nearby locations you may have overlooked.

Having friends who are seemingly made of money can force you to confront thoughts about your own financial situation. But do you really know what's going on in the bank accounts of others?

The holidays are over, and getting back to normal is never easy.

Returning to the real life is a grind – and not everyone manages it well. For some, after a bumpy few days, they’re back on track. For others, the ‘blues’ set in, accompanied by a loss of appetite, feelings of wistfulness and homesickness. This often leads to a mild depression and sense of anxiety.

Every year Christmas approaches very quickly. I love to shop, but I don’t love having to come up with such a large amount of money during the holidays. I think many people can relate to the same problem, so a couple years ago I came up with a plan to help relieve the stress of holiday spending. I decided to open up a Christmas club account to start saving for the holidays all year long.