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Generational Financial Trauma
This chapter examines how financial trauma experiences, particularly from events like the Great Depression and the Great Recession, shape money behaviors across generations. It delves into the concept of 'money scripts' and their impact on beliefs about wealth, including the ideas of money worship and money status. Additionally, the chapter highlights the psychological effects of these financial histories, discussing the importance of money vigilance and the challenges of overcoming entrenched financial anxieties.