Alison Kosik - A No Fluff Guide to Fixing Your Finances

About this episode

Alison Kosik discusses the financial challenges women face and offers actionable advice to gain control over their finances.

Why do smart, capable women still freeze up when it comes to money? In this episode of the 42courses podcast, former CNN anchor and author of What’s Up with Women and Money, Alison Kosik, opens up about her own financial journey and why money talk still feels taboo for so many women.From cultural conditioning to salary shame, Alison tackles the myths that keep women financially sidelined. She shares cautionary tales, actionable advice on budgeting and investing, and the one thing every woman needs to do right now to gain control of her finances.It’s equal parts wake-up call and pep talk, and you’ll leave this episode feeling just a little more unstoppable.Read up on Alison's new book here: https://harriman-house.com/authors/alison-kosik/whats-up-with-women-and-money/9781804090534 Find out more about 42courses here: https://42courses.com

People in this episode

Host: 42courses

Guest: Alison Kosik

Topics covered

• finance
• women and money
• budgeting
• investing
• cultural conditioning
• financial empowerment

Keywords

• finances
• women
• money talk
• budgeting
• investing
• salary shame
• financial journey

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CNN, 42courses

Books & works: What’s Up with Women and Money

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