Breaking Money Silence: How to Shatter Money Taboos, Talk More Openly about Finances and Live a Richer Life - Paperback

by Kathleen Burns Kingsbury (Author)

Over six in 10 Americans don't talk about money and many people would rather discuss politics and death than their finances. But what price do you pay for staying quiet? Kathleen Burns Kingsbury, a wealth psychology specialist, coach and consultant with over twenty-five years of experience empowering women, families and financial advisors to talk more openly about money provides you with the answer.

Breaking Money Silence equips you with the practical tools needed to navigate difficult conversations and future-proof your finances. Discover how to identify your thoughts and beliefs about wealth, and how doing so can help you talk more openly and honestly about money with loved ones. Acquire skills for engaging in effective dialogues with aging parents about healthcare costs, estate planning, and end-of-life issues. Learn tips for fighting fair financially with your partner, and for raising a financially literate next generation.

In a new bonus chapter, "How to Unleash Your True Value and Earn More," learn how your gender might be costing you a fortune and what to do about it. Discover strategies for overcoming underearning, negotiating better pay, and harnessing the power of your mindset to break your money silence at work.

Using real life stories and Money Talk Challenges, Kingsbury coaches you (and your trusted advisor) to take action. You'll walk away with a roadmap for putting what you learned into practice and the confidence to proactively break money silence in your life.