How to Talk to Your Parents About Money | Ep. 379

In this episode, Tiffany Grant sits down with Etinosa Agbonlahor, author of How to Talk to Your Parents About Money, for an honest and insightful conversation about navigating financial discussions with your parents. Etinosa shares actionable strategies for kick-starting these sometimes-tough conversations, understanding your own money “scripts,” and building an ongoing dialogue about finances with family.

Key Topics Covered

• Why Talking to Parents About Money Is Hard:
  Tiffany and Etinosa discuss the emotional weight and complexity behind money talks with family.
• Preparing for the Conversation:
  Etinosa emphasizes the importance of self-reflection—knowing your own financial beliefs, what you hope to achieve, and approaching the conversation with empathy and patience.
• Understanding Money Scripts:
  The episode explains money scripts—subconscious beliefs and feelings about money—and how these impact your financial behaviors and conversations.
• Timing & Approach:
  Tips on choosing the right moment and environment for these discussions, including watching for body language and being sensitive to defensive reactions.
• Making it a Habit:
  Why financial conversations with parents should be ongoing and not a one-time event.
• Practical Tools from Etinosa's Book:
  Details about Etinosa’s book, which offers conversation starters, guides to unpacking your own beliefs, and practical questions to foster more open communication.

Guest Resources

• Book:
  How to Talk to Your Parents About Money (available on Amazon, in print and digital)

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