Sociologist rachel sherman says there are proxy conversations we have about money. She argues that certain people have a hard time talking about how much they earn, or how much they want to have. The word taboo has a connotation of disgust and shame according to Stephen King's character in the film "The Godfather" Author: There is a big opportunity to not talk about money because it makes us feel uncomfortable.
What’s the connection between conversations about money and financial literacy? Could the taboo against talking about your salary be fading? And why did Angie’s teenage daughter call Vanguard to learn about I.R.A.s?