41. MANAGING FINANCES

This week we are discussing Unnecessary Things: Worry There is such a gap between where you are and where you think you are supposed to be. And, as a single parent, it seems like there is so much to be worried about. You’re in it alone; there is no sounding board and no one to he ...  Show more

This week we are discussing Unnecessary Things: Goals Goal setting as a single parent can feel overwhelming, shame filled, and down right unnecessary. We already have so many pressures in life, why add more at the beginning of the year? Shouldn’t we start off the year filled with ...  Show more

Laura's shares how she transitioned from a high-stress academic career to retirement. Discover the challenges of job identity, financial planning discussions with family, and the mental preparations for life after work.

Have you ever wondered how trauma shapes your decision-making when it comes to money? In this episode of Financial Feminist, host Tori Dunlap is joined by Ellyce Fulmore, financial educator and author of "Keeping Finance Personal," where they discuss the realm of personal finance ...  Show more

Financial stress is an intimacy killer. Plain and simple. It can keep you up at night and it keeps you worrying during the day. It’s hard to let down your guard when you are worried about paying the bills or having food on the table. The fear keeps you and your spouse from living ...  Show more

A few years ago, a top investing firm found that 41% of divorced Gen Xers and 29% of Baby Boomers said they ended their marriage due to disagreements about money.  Given that money can cause so much upset and even break up relationships, why don’t we talk about it mo ...