When and how much should I say for retirement, how do I get out of debt? Does my budget make sense?

And what the heck is a 403B? Many are worried about the personal finances or feel

overwhelmed by the task of managing them. Welcome back to savvy psychologist.

I'm your host Dr. Jade Wu.

Every week I'll help you meet life's challenges with evidence-based research, a sympathetic ear,

and zero judgment.

Today we have a candid conversation about money anxiety with

money girl Laura Adams. She offers practical answers to questions about paying bills

prioritizing debts, saving and navigating uncertain financial times.

And she does it with all the compassion you've come to expect from yours truly.

Even in the best of times, managing personal finances can be daunting.

But things can feel even more dire during life or career transitions after unexpected expenses,

or especially when there's a global financial downturn.

Sometimes money questions can feel so overwhelming

that we avoid thinking about it.

Letting the bills pile up or not checking our credit score.

Sometimes the opposite happens.

We can't stop worrying and we feel stuck in making financial decisions for ourselves and our families.

If you experience money anxiety, you're certainly not alone,

especially right now when there's so much uncertainty and change in the economy.

How can we dial down the anxiety meter so we can keep our heads and make wise money decisions?

I talk to a money expert to find some answers. wise money

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