201- How to Navigate Awkward Financial Conversations With the People in Your Life w/ Erin Lowry

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Raise your hand if you’ve had an extremely awkward conversation about money with a coworker, friend, family member or romantic partner?  You’re not alone, it happens more often than not and it can leave us feeling uncomfortable. This week on the podcast, my guest Erin Lowry of Broke Millennial shares how to effectively communicate about money with the people in your life.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Erin’s third book, “</span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Broke Millennial Talks Money: Scripts, Stories, and Advice to Navigate Awkward Financial Conversations</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">” is all about how to handle financial conversations and offers actual scripts you can use in different scenarios. Tune in to hear insight and tips on how to have healthy talks about money while maintaining your boundaries and staying true to your financial goals. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode you’ll learn:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Ways to effectively communicate about money</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Why providing context is important in money conversations</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">What is a friend fund and how it can work for you</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Why a prenup is beneficial and much more...</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:</strong></p> <ul> <li>If you missed enrollment, join the waitlist for my <a href= "https://www.journeytolaunch.com/jtfi-waitlist/">FI course</a> and <a href="http://moneylaunchclub.com">Money Launch Club</a>.</li> <li>Join The <a href="https://www.journeytolaunch.com/join" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Weekly Newsletter List</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.journeytolaunch.com/v