How can we handle the impact of comparison culture on our bank accounts? Should we want an engagement ring, or is that anti-feminist? How can we say no to events we can't afford but we feel obliged to attend to please others? Money has the power to shape, make or even break our lives, and can have a significant impact on our mental health - so why aren't we treating it as an important part of our wellbeing? In each chapter of this book, financial writer, speaker and influencer Ellie Austin-Williams tackles a major area in our life that might bring us financial anxiety, from friendship to love. Topics covered include: The rise of girl boss culture and the impact it can have on career and financial decisions How society has increasingly encouraged women to spend their way to happiness and how to navigate the noise telling you to spend The role of privilege, race and class in our pursuit of financial "success" Why we feel we have to get ahead of others to be happy and how to handle comparison culture The impact of social media on our spending habits What we learned about work and money from our parents. Insights from financial, psychology and relationship experts add to Ellie's own expertise, alongside relatable anecdotes from real people. Each chapter ends with some practical tips and tricks that you can use to empower yourself to improve your financial wellbeing.
About the AuthorBored of the same old financial information recycled by middle-aged men, Ellie founded the This Girl Talks Money online community to provide relatable and empowering financial education content for millennial women. She is the co-host of lifestyle podcast Money Unfiltered, has been a guest on panel talks about financial wellbeing for Glamour, Allbright and Laybuy, acted as a financial expert for a range of publications including Stylist, Refinery29, Vice and the Evening Standard, and regularly advises brands like eBay, Tesco Mobile and American Express.
Reviews"A compelling read that pushes beyond traditional financial advice by addressing the emotional and psychological aspects of money . . . a must-read for anyone seeking a holistic approach to financial health and personal empowerment." -
5-star NetGalley reviewBook InformationISBN 9781786787996
Author Ellie Austin-WilliamsFormat Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint Watkins PublishingPublisher Watkins Media Limited