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A step-by-step roadmap to confidence in financial management and money communication for women--written by a woman with decades of personal and professional experience in finance In
It's Time to Talk: A Woman's Guide to Navigating Money Conversations, experienced finance professional Sheila Schroeder delivers an inspiring and practical manual of women's finance and money communication. In 13 easy-to-follow chapters, the book provides essential, relatable guidance on managing your money and navigating tricky financial conversations with the people in your life.
It's Time to Talk isn't just here to explain the difference between a 401(k) and an investment account. It empowers women to overcome the stigma and societal training that tells them they should feel uncomfortable or ashamed to talk about money, building confidence and independence along the way.
It's Time to Talk walks you through the steps to transform both your relationship to money and your relationships
involving money, guiding you through personal finance decisions, plans for the future, money issues in your love life or family, and more. It combines real-life stories from the author's long and accomplished career with concise explanations of the financial concepts and communication principles you'll need to build financial security and tackle difficult money conversations authentically.
Inside the book: - Conversational and intelligent advice on building a resilient and prosperous financial future
- Step-by-step guidance and suggested scripts for handling common financial communication challenges, such as asking for a raise at work, working through money tensions with a spouse or significant other, helping your kids understand money, navigating divorce and relationship changes, and assisting elderly parents in late-life and legacy planning.
- Useful checklists, sidebars, tips, techniques, and takeaways you can implement immediately for measurable, positive results
Perfect for all women doing their best to navigate the financial challenges of contemporary life,
It's Time to Talk is a must-read roadmap to financial independence, security, resilience, and authentic relationships, written by a woman who has experienced - and conquered - the same obstacles you face every day.
List of contents
Introduction 1
Part I Money Talks: Building Your Financial Fluency 11 Chapter 1 Mastering the Basics: Credit, Savings, and An Emergency Fund 13
Chapter 2 Dreaming Big: a Future That Inspires You 29
Chapter 3 From Dreaming to Budgeting: a Concrete Plan 41
Chapter 4 Taking a Risk: Investment and Debt 57
Chapter 5 Making a Mark: Giving to Charities and Political Causes 75
Part II Talking Money: Navigating Finances in Your Relationships 85 Chapter 6 Money Conversations 101 87
Chapter 7 Your Money Team 107
Chapter 8 Your Money and Your Boss 123
Chapter 9 Building a Financially Sound Marriage 145
Chapter 10 Raising Money-confident Kids 163
Chapter 11 Staying Whole When You Split Up 181
Chapter 12 Your Money, Aging, and Legacy Talks 199
Chapter 13 Dealing with Death 219
Epilogue 239
Appendix (chapter 9) 249
More Resources 255
Acknowledgments 257
About the Author 259
Index 261
About the author
SHEILA SCHROEDER is the Consultant, Regional Head of Business Development for Wealthspire Advisors. She's enjoyed a decades-long career in finance and is passionate about helping women everywhere navigate the financial challenges of contemporary life.
