There isnt a lot Kat Stickler wont get real about with her (tens of millions of) followers.
And shes done it all with remarkable humor.
But one thing that didnt come naturally for Stickler to talk about?
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We did not talk about money in my household ever, Stickler tellsGlamour.
People feel so uncomfortable talking about money because theres judgment that comes with it, she says.
Theres fear of sounding stupid, or sounding like you dont know what youre talking about.
Podcast host Jennifer Borget, Chief Portfolio Manager Matt Stucky, and Kat Stickler speak during the Northwestern MutualA Better Way To Moneypodcast recording.
(Spoiler: When it comes to her wallet, she definitely knows what shes talking about.)
Stickler also keeps that dialogue going withGlamour.
Glamour: How would you describe your personal relationship to money?
Kat Stickler:We have a great relationship.
I love money, I respect it.
But I definitely feel like I have a healthy relationship with money now.
We get along great.
When did you start thinking about financial wellness as part of your overall approach to wellness?
Honestly, I started thinking about it after I had my daughter.
Before, it was just me.
I was like, yeah, we can get this, we can buy this.
So she was the catalyst.
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Whats a financial tip youve learned thats changed your life?
Also, realizing that compound interest is your best friend.
Its such a good point.
I think people are afraid to ask for help, and there are so many resources out there.
No one asks for help.
You have to ask questions or else its going to be overwhelming.
Theres a lot of mystery and misinformation out there about the influencer economy.
Anything you want to clear up?
People think its super easyanyone can do it.
You are bringing an active audience that you grew and nurtured into this product or company or brand.
Its a much more intimate relationship with consumers and companies than Ive ever seen.
Youre not just hiring an actress to read a script.
Youre really putting yourself out there.
More than people know.
What advice do you have for someone buying their first home?
I was going to buy three different places before I found this one.
Dont be sold by oh, this house is so cute.
If it looks too good to be true, it probably is.
Figure out what you’re gonna wanna know before you buy it.
What district is it in?
Also, dont feel rushed.
Like, oh, I am 35, I need to buy a house, thats the blueprint.
No, its not.
The blueprint is what you make.
Dont feel like youre going to be judged.
Thats my biggest piece of advice: Dont feel pressured.
Whats the last thing you splurged on?
Not going to splurge on anything for a long time.
Something youll always save on?
Do you have any spending regrets?
Those are mostly the late-night Instagram scrolling or TikTok scrolling where I literally am delusional, Im so tired.
So I believe everything that person on the camera is saying.
Im a 2 a.m. purchaser on the phone.
The algorithm knows me.
They target me at 2 a.m.
