And therein lies the problem.ĭunn argues that our inability to speak honestly about money is our #1 barrier to understanding it, leading us to feel alone, ashamed and anxious, which in turns makes us feel even more overwhelmed by it. "That's a very personal question," they insisted. Then, she asked how much money was in their bank accounts. In the first episode of her "Bad With Money" podcast, Gaby Dunn asked patrons at a coffee shop two questions: First, what's your favorite sex position? Everyone was game to answer, even the barista. The beloved writer-comedian expands on her popular podcast with an engaging and empowering financial literacy book for Millennials and Gen Z.
Dunn makes facing money issues seem not only palatable but possibly even fun.Dunn's book delivers." - Publishers Weekly I don't even worry about looking dumb," they said."Humorous and forthright. "I think they built it up to seem scarier than it is to keep people out, but it's not that intense. Their book carries an empowering message about the importance of financial education and taking control of your life. While they don't claim to be an expert, they aim to demystify concepts like the stock market. Their honesty about their own financial struggles and how intimidated they felt by the financial system as a young, creative person is probably more valuable than their advice to their readers. But you have to do it because you can't start from a place where you don't even know what you're doing." It was painful, it took three days and I cried the whole time. "I highlighted things that showed up too much for my liking.
"Go through your bank statements," they replied, without missing a beat. What are other actions could you recommend to a friend who wants to better their financial habits?Ĭlick here for the ready-to-go slides for this Question of the Day that you can use in your classroom.Like Gabe Dunn, have you ever kept track of your spending habits and transactions? How did you feel when reviewing them?.What are bank statements and what can you learn from them?.Answer: "Go through your bank statements!"
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