Why Financial Resilience Is the Next Evolution of Financial Literacy

Why Financial Resilience Is the Next Evolution of Financial Literacy

April 21, 2026 · 42 min

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The episode discusses the importance of financial resilience alongside financial literacy with expert Els Lagrou.

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Get Ready Money Podcast, I spoke with Els Lagrou, author and financial literacy expert, about why financial literacy alone isn’t enough and how financial resilience, inclusion, and wellbeing must be part of the conversation. Els explains that even people with strong financial knowledge can experience stress and insecurity if they lack resilience. We explore what it means to absorb financial shocks like job loss or divorce, why shame keeps people from as...

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Host: Tony Steuer

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