"...Vickery opens communication lines between generations, nudges readers toward self-compassion, and paves the way toward a powerful, peaceful relationship with money."

Booklife Review

"...Vickery opens communication lines between generations, nudges readers toward self-compassion, and paves the way toward a powerful, peaceful relationship with money." ⬪ Booklife Review ⬪

For fans of Brené Brown, Suze Orman, or Lynne Twist comes this compassionate, transformative guide – an essential roadmap to uncovering the emotional roots of money struggles, transforming relationships, and finally finding true financial peace.

Have you ever wondered why you handle money the way you do? Why anxiety creeps in when you check your bank account, or why certain spending habits seem impossible to break?

In this eye-opening guide, author and financial wellness coach Tari K. Vickery explores the deep emotional currents that shape your financial life, taking you beneath the surface to reveal how childhood experiences, family dynamics, and societal messages silently influence every money decision you make. Through candid personal stories and compelling client experiences, Vickery shows how unresolved money trauma, emotional spending, and inherited beliefs can quietly control your financial reality – often more than income or education ever could.

But this isn’t just about awareness – it’s about healing. With compassion and clarity, Vickery offers a powerful path to understand your money story and rewrite it. With her help, you’ll uncover the emotional patterns driving your financial behavior and learn how to build a healthier, more empowering relationship with money.

Coming May 6, 2026!

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"A sage and caring guide to facing one's fears about money..."

Kirkus Review

"A sage and caring guide to facing one's fears about money..." ⬪ Kirkus Review ⬪

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Early Praise for The Emotional Side of Money

With warmth and compassion, Tari Vickery invites us to gently explore the emotions and stories that shape our relationship with money. The Emotional Side of Money is a wise and reassuring guide, leading us from fear or shame into peace, freedom, and alignment with what matters most. It is more than a book about money—it is a path to financial well-being.

Lynne Twist, Author of The Soul of Money

In The Emotional Side of Money, Tari Vickery feels like a wise, compassionate friend, helping us discover why money so often brings stress. With warmth and clarity, she guides us through uncovering lifelong patterns and experiences, transforming anxiety into confidence, peace, and even joy.

Julie Lythcott-Haims, Author of How to Raise an Adult, Your Turn: How to Be an Adult, & Real American: A Memoir

Years ago, Tari visualized this book into being—literally wrapping a handmade cover around her dream. Now it's real! And so is her gift: Tari shows us that our stories about money can transform for the better. With passion, heart, and hard-won wisdom, Tari proves abundance starts with belief.

Elle Luna, Author of The Crossroads of Should and Must

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