Talking About Money Blog
occassional reflections on what money means in our lives.
Talking About Money Podcast Club: More Than Enough
What would it look like if the United States believed enough in the deservedness of all of its people to provide a foundational monthly income?
Prioritizing Asset Building Over Financial Capability
Getting money in the hands of hardworking households is the quickest and most direct way to ensure financial stability for all.
Closing The Racial Wealth Gap Supports Everyone
Reparations as a real way for "a rising tide lifts all boats."
The Utter Importance of Listening
"One of the most sincere forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say." -- Bryant H. McGill
"Never Let a Good Crisis Go to Waste": 5 Steps Essential to Strengthening America's Working Families
Now is the time to make real positive change for working families.
Self-Care for Financial Capability Professionals: Friends, This is a Marathon, Not a Sprint
In a time when your clients need you even more than ever -- while you might feel limited in what you can do -- it is crucial that you prioritize self-care so that you can keep going for the long haul.
What to Expect in Post-Covid Financial Education, Counseling, and Coaching
The global pandemic is impacting not only health and financial systems, but how financial capability practitioners will do their jobs, now and for years to come.
A Welfare State Does Not Make You Lazy
The coronavirus pandemic has revealed how many American workers are walking a tight-rope above a frayed safety net. We can do better.
What Happens When You Trade Security for Freedom
In the ever-evolving gig economy of the 21st century, it is necessary to examine the true cost of security versus freedom for American workers.
Financial Counseling, Coaching, and Planning: What's the Difference and Why It Matters
When you use the right tool for the job, everyone wins.
The Cognitive Bandwidth Crisis (Or Why We Need Pensions)
With the busy-ness and scarcity of resources in today’s society, we need a new bold option to support people in retirement.
5 Steps Essential to Fighting Burnout in Financial Capability Professionals
To ensure that financial capability professionals will be there for their clients for the long term, you need to consider how to best take care of your mind, body, and professional life today.
Talking About Money Book Club: Maid by Stephanie Land
Maid by Stephanie Land describes in vivid detail one woman’s journey to fight her way out of poverty through sheer force of will, while at the same time caring for her young daughter.
Why Talking About Money Is Not Enough
While as a financial capability professional work tirelessly to serve the needs of individuals in your communities, it is also vital that you take time to support federal legislation that aims to level the playing field for all working Americans.
A Brief History of Asset Building Policy in the United States 1929-2019
To better understand where we are, it is good to know how we got here.
Until Health Care is Fixed Few Will Enjoy True Financial Security
As long as the federal government plays at the margins in trying to fix the great debacle that is health care in the United States, few families will be able to enjoy lifelong financial security.
Talking About Money Book Club: Utopia for Realists by Rutger Bregman
“You can’t pull yourself up by your bootstraps if you have no boots.”
The True Cost When Bullies Rule the Workplace
There are many benefits to psychological safety in the workplace, namely women’s mental and physical health, opportunities for on-the-job training, and potential for long-term earnings.