by Gaby Dunn
First published 2019
Money talk makes people squirm more than sex talk. Comedian and writer Gaby Dunn discovered this when asking strangers about their bank balances versus their bedroom preferences. People gladly shared intimate details but clammed up about cash. Dunn argues this silence around money creates shame, anxiety, and financial paralysis. Drawing from her popular Bad With Money podcast, Dunn exposes the systemic reasons behind our money struggles while offering practical guidance. She covers insurance plans, car purchases, credit cards, and student loans. Dunn speaks directly to millennials and Gen Z navigating freelance work, dating expenses, and budgeting basics. Through personal stories mixed with insights from comedians, artists, and students, she transforms dry financial topics into engaging conversations. The book promises readers can take control of their financial futures without extreme measures.
Genres: self-help, non-fiction, money, personal-finance
Vibes: engaging, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: personal-journey, self-improvement
Period: 21st-Century
306 pages · Kindle Edition · Atria Books