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Historically, money was no more than a tool to help people achieve their real-life goals, like buying a home or raising a family. Even today, not everyone agrees that accumulating money for its own sake is their automatic objective. It helps to bear in mind that the pursuit of profit is rooted in the evolution of our capitalist economies. In this episode, you will learn: that money indeed provides happiness what crucial role your personal context and control play

We often reference our relationships with money in the context of how we were raised. Conversations or examples from our parents manifest themselves in our financial decisions as adults. The same applies to our own children. In this episode, you will learn: why talk to children about money and when to start how to approach the subject how to progress the conversation as they grow older

Talking about money with your boss may be one of the most difficult conversations you’ll ever have. No one wants to seem too demanding or aggressive in asking for more than they deserve, but likewise, no one wants to be underpaid. In this episode, you will learn: how to find out about fair pay how to prepare for the conversation with your boss

It seems obvious that you should be discussing your finances with your partner. After all, they’re the person that you share your bills with, as well as your future plans. But talking about money with your partner can be incredibly difficult and stressful. In this episode, you will learn: how difficult and often secretive money matters are between partners how to approach money conversations with your better half about the key money topics to discuss as a couple

There’s a number of topics that we’re told to avoid in polite conversation, like sex, religion and politics. Imagine bringing up any of those topics over dinner. The thought is probably enough to make you squirm. But what about the topic of money? In this episode, you will learn how much of a taboo topic money really is why you should be talking about financial stuff with your friends how to break the ice

They might not seem comparable at first glance, but there are definite similarities between developing your physical fitness and improving your financial health. Both involve building healthy habits and sticking to them. Working through this level will help you to decide on the helpful attitudes you want to keep, and determine ones you’d like to change. In this episode, you will learn: about common bad money habits what to do against them how to take the first steps in developing good habits

In this module, we’ll run through everyone’s most common money worries. Although modern life seems to revolve around money, it’s one of the most difficult subjects for us to talk or think about. Many people find it even harder to discuss than politics or religion. In this episode, you will learn about key money worries that you are not alone in having them what they can do to your relationship if not talked about

Let's examine your unquestioned assumptions about money and its role in your life. In this episode, you will learn about: where unconscious biases about money come from that money has different hidden meanings for each of us

We’ll discuss how important it is to grow our financial confidence while understanding the barriers that we all face. We’ll tackle six key financial moments in life and think of ways we can prepare for them. This isn’t about becoming a superior investment expert; this is about having a basic understanding of our financial health.

It’s important to remember that money is a tool, not a means in itself. But too often, it’s a tool that we don’t know how to wield or one that makes us feel self-conscious and confused. This is particularly problematic for women, who have long been shut out of the finance world and taught to be cautious savers, not savvy investors.

It’s easy to forget that as half of the world’s population, women hold a massive amount of financial power, and there’s plenty of room for growth. Fidelity International reported that women are expected to control 60% of the UK’s wealth by 2025. If the women holding that wealth could put their money to use, be it through investing, spending or charitable donations, it would have a massive impact on society and local economies.

​​​​​​It’s all about the Benjamins, baby. Money is what affords us life’s’ pleasures, from a cocktail with friends to vacations with family. It’s also a necessity, paying for housing and buying our meals. Throughout our lives, we’re given so many messages about money, about how we should aspire to have more, yet how it also can’t buy us happiness. So how should we talk about money?