Episode #64 - Awkward Money Conversations with Family
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“Couples and money” is being discussed more and more frequently in the media. But what about those other money conversations?
You know, the awkward money conversations with family and friends. Maybe your friend asked to borrow money. Or you need to discuss your parents’ financial plan after retirement.
Everyone seems to dread these, and for good reason...if they’re not handled in a healthy way, the relationship could suffer as a result.
How do you have awkward money conversations that benefit your relationships *and* your financial plan?
In today's episode Erin Lowry, author of Broke Millennial Talks Money: Scripts, Stories and Advice to Navigate Awkward Financial Conversations, breaks it all down for us. The book is #3 in the three-part Broke Millennial series, and it shows us both what conversations we should be having and also how to successfully navigate them.
As our guest, Erin teaches us:
How being proactive in talking about money can help you avoid a crisis later [04:23]
How to have awkward money conversations in a tactful, healthy way [09:12]
Why it’s important to get vulnerable and have the money conversations that others typically avoid [18:50]
She gives practical advice on how to bring up taboo money topics with family plus useful guidelines and scripts on how to protect the relationship while doing so.
We all can relate to this content, so listen in now!
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Adam Kol
I am a Couples Financial Coach who loves helping couples get on the same page, minimize their financial stress, and build healthy financial futures. As a Certified Mediator, a Lawyer, and a former Financial Advisor, I offer private coaching and programs so that you can have the teamwork, peace of mind, and financial freedom that you want and deserve.
