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NewsKPBS Public MediaAugust 10, 2026San Diego

Financial planner Lauryn Williams defines financial guilt and strategies to address it

Certified financial planner Lauryn Williams identifies 'financial guilt' as a barrier to effective money management and personal well-being. The article explores three types of financial guilt and provides advice on how to move past negative internal narratives regarding spending and financial support.

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Why It Matters

Understanding can help individuals manage their personal finances more effectively by reducing the emotional barriers that prevent proactive financial decision-making.

Key Facts

  • Financial guilt is defined as a feeling of regret or shame regarding spending habits or the inability to provide financial support to others.
  • Negative internal narratives such as 'I should have known better' can prevent individuals from taking constructive steps to improve their financial situation.
  • The article is presented in a comic format produced by NPR's Life Kit.

Who's Mentioned

personLauryn Williams“Certified financial planner and founder of Worth Winning.”personMalaka Gharib“Editor of the comic.”personAbi Inman“Writer and illustrator of the comic.”personClare Marie Schneider“Producer of the episode.”personMarielle Segarra“Reporter for the comic.”personCJ Riculan“Editor of the comic.”organizationWorth Winning“Financial planning firm founded by Lauryn Williams.”