Reema Khrais

Reema Khrais, Marketplace reporter who explores how money shapes lives, and Haley Sacks, financial educator known as Mrs. Dow Jones, join a roundtable. They discuss why money causes shame and avoidance. They talk about reframing spending as building your life, identifying financial values, tackling impulse buys, and simple habits like money dates, automation, and analyzing patterns.

Reema Khrais, a journalist and host who delves into the emotional aspects of money, joins Steve Burns to explore the often awkward relationship we have with finances. They discuss how money embodies feelings of security and belonging, and reveal the emotional scripts that drive our financial behaviors. Reema shares personal stories of avoidance and the cultural influences shaping our money narratives. They emphasize the importance of emotional literacy in managing finances and suggest strategies to ease the discomfort of talking about money.

Reema Khrais, host who explores money and relationships, and Wailin Wong, business journalist on economics and marriage, discuss how money steers dating and partnership choices. They unpack class signals, selective financial disclosure, prenups, tax and insurance incentives, rising women breadwinners, assortative mating, and how marriage can amplify inequality.

Reema Khrais, a seasoned journalist and host of Marketplace's This Is Uncomfortable, dives into the complex emotions tied to money. She and Steve discuss how feelings of shame and scarcity often overshadow financial decisions. Reema sheds light on common money scripts, the impact of upbringing on financial beliefs, and the emotional literacy that can reshape our relationship with money. They also explore the challenges millennials face regarding wealth and the importance of openly discussing finances with friends to alleviate shame.

Reema Khrais, a journalist and host of the podcast This Is Uncomfortable, dives into the world of financial anxiety alongside Kimberly. They tackle the rising fears around money, from retirement savings worries to the impact of potential government shutdowns on healthcare. Reema offers practical strategies like clarifying financial goals and having family discussions about money and meaningful work. The conversation lightens up with a fun Halloween-themed game, balancing serious topics with some spooky entertainment!