Financial Behavior & Psychology - Individuals typically relate to money in three ways: avoidance, micromanagement, or invitation [8][12] - A significant number of women experience financial anxiety even with substantial income increases [9] - Financial balance involves emotional awareness and financial literacy [15] - Managing money from experience rather than fear is crucial [13] Overcoming Financial Trauma - Addressing shame, guilt, fear, and financial trauma is essential for a healthy relationship with money [11][14] - Rewriting one's money story involves firing the "button-up old man" (negative financial influences) [7][18] Financial Planning & Education - Financial education should focus on feeling and experience, not just managing [16] - Integrating emotional awareness into financial planning leads to better preparedness during financial challenges [16]

Financial Anxiety - A millennial planned and saved diligently to purchase her first home, yet experiences intense financial anxiety [1] Homeownership - The report highlights the paradox of achieving a significant financial goal like homeownership while still facing financial anxiety [1]

A millennial planned and saved (a lot) to buy her first home. It’s happening, so why is her financial anxiety so intense? https://t.co/UWLy1pbNSw ...