{"id":57618,"date":"2025-07-10T14:58:40","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T18:58:40","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-07-10T14:58:41","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T18:58:41","slug":"stressed-about-money-heres-why-talking-about-it-helps","status":"publish","type":"rbc_my_money_matter","link":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/debt-and-stress-relief\/unexpected-events\/handling-financial-stress\/stressed-about-money-heres-why-talking-about-it-helps\/","title":{"rendered":"Stressed About Money? Here&#8217;s Why Talking About It Helps"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-single-article-header\">\n\t<section class=\"section-grey cover pad-t-hlf\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-inner w-half w-mob-full centered-margin cover section-grey pad-tb-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"inline-block pill-container pill-taxonomies\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b snipe pill is-style-blue-pill\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"primary-taxonomy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/topic\/savings\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Savings<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"mar-b-hlf mar-t-0 mob-pad-lr-hlf h2 has-black-color\">Stressed About Money? Here&#8217;s Why Talking About It Helps<\/h1><p class=\"mar-b-0 mob-pad-lr-hlf author-text\">By Royal Bank of Canada<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"featured-image-wrapper pos-rel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"494\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Stressed-about-money-Banner-wide_402x-2-scaled-1.jpg?quality=80\" class=\" cover-image  wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Stressed-about-money-Banner-wide_402x-2-scaled-1.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Stressed-about-money-Banner-wide_402x-2-scaled-1-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Stressed-about-money-Banner-wide_402x-2-scaled-1-1024x494.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Stressed-about-money-Banner-wide_402x-2-scaled-1-768x371.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Stressed-about-money-Banner-wide_402x-2-scaled-1-1536x742.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Stressed-about-money-Banner-wide_402x-2-scaled-1-2048x989.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\t<div class=\"article mar-t-dbl\">\n\t\t\t\t<section>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"section-inner socials-section\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"top-socials-bar mob-mar-b-hlf\">    <div class=\"social-links mob-mar-b-hlf mob-mar-t-hlf\">\n            <a class=\"social-button-wrapper sharing-custom sharing-email\" href=\"mailto:?subject=Stressed About Money? Here&#8217;s Why Talking About It Helps &#038;body=Hi, I thought you might be interested in this article from RBC My Money Matters: https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/debt-and-stress-relief\/unexpected-events\/handling-financial-stress\/stressed-about-money-heres-why-talking-about-it-helps\/\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/plugins\/rbc-blocks\/assets\/img\/icons\/icon-email.svg\"\n          alt=\"envelope icon\">\n        <span>\n          Email        <\/span>\n      <\/a>\n      <div class=\"social-button-wrapper sharing-copy-wrapper\">\n        <button class=\"sharing-custom sharing-copy\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/debt-and-stress-relief\/unexpected-events\/handling-financial-stress\/stressed-about-money-heres-why-talking-about-it-helps\/\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/plugins\/rbc-blocks\/assets\/img\/icons\/icon-related.svg\"\n            alt=\"copy icon\">\n          <span id=\"sharing-copyUrl-Label\">\n            Copy URL          <\/span>\n        <\/button>\n        <input type=\"text\" class=\"sharing-copy-text\" aria-labelledby=\"sharing-copyUrl-Label\">\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"section-inner w-half w-mob-full centered-margin pad-tb-0 mob-mar-t-hlf mob-mar-b\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"cover-pub-line text-xs mar-b-hlf\">Published July 10, 2025 \u2022 6 Min Read<\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-block  pos-rel\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-inner-block  section-inner w-half w-mob-full\" style=\"border-radius:0x\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-block drop-shadow pos-rel top-line-blue block-wpr\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-block-inner-block block-inner\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tldr\">TLDR<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-rbc-list is-style-blue-disc\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Money stress is common, and financial struggles can affect everyone, regardless of age, income or background.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-rbc-list is-style-blue-disc\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Keeping financial worries to yourself can worsen anxiety and even negatively impact your health. Talking about money can help you realize you\u2019re not alone.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-rbc-list is-style-blue-disc\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Discussing finances with others can also boost your financial knowledge and reframe your approach to money.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-rbc-list is-style-blue-disc\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Choosing a trusted confidant, a comfortable setting and narrowing your focus to just one or two financial goals can make discussing finances easier and more productive.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of us have experienced a moment \u2013 or two, or three \u2013 when managing our money feels overwhelming. Maybe it\u2019s worry about paying down credit cards, stress about the rising cost of living or the feeling we\u2019re not making the best decisions with our funds. If this sounds familiar, you\u2019re not alone \u2013 financial anxiety can affect almost anyone, regardless of age, income or background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite how common these feelings are, talking about money remains taboo. These days, we\u2019re more comfortable speaking openly, even publicly on social media, about our mental and physical health, our careers or our relationships, but a lot of the time, we keep our financial woes locked away. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fpcanada.ca\/2025-financial-stress-index#:~:text=Money%20remains%20the%20top%20source,2021%20to%2042%25%20in%202025.\" data-dig-id=\"LP-57618-bf5daa00\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"link click\" data-dig-label=\"Nearly half of Canadians\" class=\"rbc-link-format\">Nearly half of Canadians<\/a> rank money as their top source of stress, but many of us don\u2019t talk about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-financial-stress-is-common-but-silence-is-worse\">Financial stress is common, but silence is worse<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sharing your feelings about financial uncertainty can be tough, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/debt-and-stress-relief\/unexpected-events\/handling-financial-stress\/from-struggle-to-stability-6-tips-for-navigating-financial-stress\/\" data-dig-id=\"LP-57618-552e86ab\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"link click\" data-dig-label=\"bottling up money worries\" class=\"rbc-link-format\">bottling up money worries<\/a> can lead to anxiety and poor decision-making that can add up over time. Those silently struggling with financial stress are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/financial-consumer-agency\/services\/financial-wellness-work\/stress-impacts.html\" data-dig-id=\"LP-57618-28c8d65c\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"link click\" data-dig-label=\"twice as likely to report poor health\" class=\"rbc-link-format\">twice as likely to report poor health<\/a> and four times as likely to experience sleep issues. The physical and mental toll can strain relationships and contribute to serious health issues like heart disease and high blood pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Opening up about your finances may feel uncomfortable at first, but it\u2019s an important first step toward taking control of your money. \u201cFinancial decisions made today, in this current economic environment, can have long-term consequences. Talking to someone, especially a financial advisor, can help you understand how to best manage opportunity and risk.\u201d says Kris Depencier, Executive Vice President, Personal Banking with Royal Bank of Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-talking-about-money-promotes-emotional-and-financial-well-being\">Talking about money promotes emotional and financial well-being<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Having honest conversations about finances with people you trust can reduce the stigma associated with money issues and help you clarify your thinking and brainstorm solutions. Here are a few reasons why talking about it can make it easier to manage money anxiety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-reminds-you-that-you-re-not-alone\">Reminds you that you\u2019re not alone<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Making money mistakes can be frustrating, but they happen to everyone. An <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/newsroom\/news\/article.html?article=125937\" data-dig-id=\"LP-57618-7ff8b7b7\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"link click\" data-dig-label=\"RBC Financial Habits Poll\" class=\"rbc-link-format\">RBC Financial Habits Poll<\/a> found that although three in four people say they have strong financial habits, 74 per cent admit to having made decisions in the last year that could harm their financial well-being. \u201cCanadians of all ages and walks of life have differing relationships with money and feel the impacts of financial stress in ways that are unique to them,\u201d says Ravi Chhabra, a CFP professional at Cigfin Corp. in Vaughan, Ont., in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fpcanada.ca\/newsdetail\/fp-canada--2025-financial-stress-index-reveals-top-financial-stressors--barriers-and-generational-differences\" data-dig-id=\"LP-57618-c5417354\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"link click\" data-dig-label=\"news release\" class=\"rbc-link-format\">news release<\/a> about the 2025 FP Canada Financial Stress Index.\u201d So, the next time you\u2019re worried about a financial misstep, share it with someone you trust. You might find they\u2019ve been there before and can offer you guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-helps-you-learn\">Helps you learn<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t know the difference between your credit score and your social insurance number? You\u2019re in good company. Only 30 per cent of Canadians rate their financial literacy as strong, according to a study by <a href=\"https:\/\/abacusdata.ca\/canadas-financial-future\/\" data-dig-id=\"LP-57618-965acfb2\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"link click\" data-dig-label=\"Abacus Data\" class=\"rbc-link-format\">Abacus Data<\/a>. Talking about money lets you exchange know-how with your friends and family so you can offer support and fill in knowledge gaps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-changes-how-you-feel-about-money-and-yourself\">Changes how you feel about money and yourself<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Talking more openly about money can empower you to change the narrative around your finances. Being proactive, learning from others, sharing ideas and focusing on future goals can help shift your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/inspired-investor\/ideas-and-motivation\/harness-the-power-of-your-money-mindset-no-matter-what-it-is\/\" data-dig-id=\"LP-57618-8f5e0bb2\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"link click\" data-dig-label=\"money mindset.\" class=\"rbc-link-format\">money mindset.<\/a> Talk about your financial goals, share your dreams and even laugh at your money foibles (if you\u2019re far enough removed from them to find them funny).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-steps-to-talking-about-money\">Steps to talking about money<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only can learning how to talk openly about money help support your financial well-being, it can also help you feel more connected to your loved ones. Here are some tips to get you started:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-rbc-list is-style-blue-disc\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item mar-l mob-mar-l\">\n<p><strong>Pick someone you trust<\/strong>. Money is a deeply personal subject, so you want to be selective about your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/debt-and-stress-relief\/unexpected-events\/handling-financial-stress\/managing-financial-stress-who-should-be-part-of-your-support-team\/\" data-dig-id=\"LP-57618-905db2bd\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"link click\" data-dig-label=\"financial support team\" class=\"rbc-link-format\">financial support team<\/a>. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/inspired-investor\/ideas-and-motivation\/how-to-talk-money-with-friends-in-a-healthy-way\/\" data-dig-id=\"LP-57618-802890fe\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"link click\" data-dig-label=\"close friend\" class=\"rbc-link-format\">close friend<\/a> or family member, a colleague or a mentor could all be good choices. You may also want to speak to a professional, like a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/inspired-investor\/investing-academy\/the-complete-guide-to-choosing-a-financial-advisor\/\" data-dig-id=\"LP-57618-1095f22a\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"link click\" data-dig-label=\"financial advisor\" class=\"rbc-link-format\">financial advisor<\/a>, accountant or credit counsellor, to help you figure out a plan. It\u2019s their job to guide people with money issues, so there\u2019s no need to feel embarrassed in front of them.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item mar-l mob-mar-l\">\n<p><strong>Decide on when and where.<\/strong> Although there is likely never a <em>wrong<\/em> time to start talking about money, Friday night at a noisy bar probably isn\u2019t it. Choose a place where you\u2019re comfortable and relaxed \u2013 a quiet dinner at home or a cozy caf\u00e9 might give you the calm environment and space you need to open up.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item mar-l mob-mar-l\">\n<p><strong>Narrow your goal focus.<\/strong> Whether you want to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/debt-and-stress-relief\/unexpected-events\/handling-financial-stress\/managing-financial-stress-who-should-be-part-of-your-support-team\/\" data-dig-id=\"LP-57618-9c2e3bbc\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"link click\" data-dig-label=\"confide in someone\" class=\"rbc-link-format\">confide in someone<\/a> about your guilty spending habits and figure out how to curb them, set a savings goal, learn about investing or escape living paycheque-to-paycheque, don\u2019t tackle it all at once. Start with one or two smaller money issues so you don\u2019t feel overwhelmed.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item mar-l mob-mar-l\">\n<p><strong>Make a plan.<\/strong> Use what you\u2019ve learned to create small, actionable goals for yourself and watch how your money habits evolve for the better.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-opening-up-about-money-isn-t-a-weakness-it-s-the-first-step-toward-control-and-confidence\">Opening up about money isn\u2019t a weakness, it\u2019s the first step toward control and confidence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of us associate money with feelings of safety, love, fear and security. For example, if your parents were always short on cash and that created stress, you might be extra thrifty or afraid that you won\u2019t have enough money. Or maybe you felt deprived of things you wanted as a child, and now you spend to fill that void. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/money-academy\/investing\/investing-basics\/how-upbringing-can-shape-our-relationships-with-money\/\" data-dig-id=\"LP-57618-c5414864\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"link click\" data-dig-label=\"Understanding how your experiences\" class=\"rbc-link-format\">Understanding how your experiences<\/a> and emotions influence how you view and use money is an important part of getting a handle on your finances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talking openly helps build that awareness and can help us take <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/money-academy\/banking-basics\/money-mindset\/financial-fitness-strengthening-your-money-habits\/\" data-dig-id=\"LP-57618-c6b0debc\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"link click\" data-dig-label=\"control of our money\" class=\"rbc-link-format\">control of our money<\/a>, instead of the other way around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-default-collapsible\"><p><button class=\"collapse-toggle collapsed\" data-target=\"#collapse834a1009\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse834a1009\" data-dig-id=\"LP-57738-834a1009\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"accordion closed\" action-closed=\"accordion closed\" action-opened=\"accordion open\" data-dig-label=\"Things our lawyers want you to know\"><span>Things our lawyers want you to know<\/span><span>Things our lawyers want you to know<\/span><\/button><\/p><div class=\"collapse-content collapse\" id=\"collapse834a1009\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-collapsible-inner-block collapse-inner\">\n<p>This article is intended as general information only and is not to be relied upon as constituting legal, financial or other professional advice. 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