Mar 20, 2025
Financial confidence takes centre stage in this compelling conversation with Katie Vye from Better With Money.
Katie shares her expertise on the gender confidence gap in financial literacy, exploring why women often feel less assured than men about their financial acumen despite having similar educational backgrounds.
This gap doesn't just stop at money matters - it extends to areas like job applications and salary negotiations, further fueling the gender pay gap.
Katie passionately discusses strategies to empower women, bridging these confidence disparities by enhancing their financial literacy and self-assurance.
We pull back the curtain on the complex relationship between fear, courage, and financial knowledge.
Fear, often rooted in a lack of understanding, creates barriers that can stifle sound financial decision-making.
Through demystifying financial language, we highlight how individuals, particularly women, can break free from these constraints.
Personal anecdotes illuminate the shifting dynamics in household financial decisions, fostering discussions that challenge traditional gender roles and build confidence through open financial dialogue.
The episode extends into the realm of financial equality, addressing the disparities that emerge from a young age in financial education and treatment.
With insights from recent talks with women's employee groups, we shine a light on common themes of financial insecurity and the critical need for investment knowledge.
Resources like Money Helper and Better With Money serve as vital tools to simplify financial education.
We conclude with a look ahead, where achieving financial literacy and confidence paves the way for exploring property investment and securing family finances.
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(0:00:11) - The Confidence Gap in Financial Literacy
(0:12:12) - Overcoming Fear and Building Confidence
(0:22:13) - Equal Treatment and Financial Literacy
(0:27:23) - Confidence and Courage in Financial Literacy
(0:34:15) - Empowering Women Through Financial Education
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