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No Stupid Questions · June 28, 2026 · 00:28:58

81. Why Is It So Hard to Talk About Money?

Angela Duckworth, Stephen Dubner
Show Notes

Angela Duckworth and Stephen Dubner explore the social taboo around money conversations. They discuss whether the reluctance to discuss salary is beginning to fade, how open dialogue about finances might boost financial literacy, and the surprising moment when Duckworth’s teenage daughter independently called Vanguard to learn about retirement accounts. The episode originally aired in January 2022.

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Highlights

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Money Talk and Financial Literacy
Openly discussing money may improve financial literacy.
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Salary Transparency as a Fading Taboo
The cultural taboo against sharing salary information appears to be declining.
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Financial Education Starting Young
Angela Duckworth’s teenage daughter proactively called Vanguard to learn about retirement accounts.
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✧Angie's teenage daughter called Vanguard to learn about IRAs.
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