Books Money Talks: A Lifestyle Guide for Financial Wellbeing Book by Ellie Austin-Williams

Money Talks: A Lifestyle Guide for Financial Wellbeing by Ellie Austin-Williams is a 2024 book that approaches personal finance from a feminist and mental health perspective. It aims to relieve financial anxiety, especially among millennials and Gen Z, by exploring how money intersects with different areas of life including friendship, love, work, and social pressures.

The book discusses themes like the rise of girl boss culture, societal pressure for women to spend their way to happiness, and how privilege, race, and class influence financial success. It also addresses the impact of social media and comparison culture on spending habits and wellbeing.

Austin-Williams mixes personal anecdotes, research, expert insights, and practical tips to empower readers to improve their financial lives without shame or deprivation. She challenges traditional financial advice by integrating emotional and psychological facets of money management. Topics such as how to say no to events you can’t afford and whether wanting an engagement ring is anti-feminist are discussed openly.