Coming may 5, 2026!
Unlike most books about finances, The Emotional Side of Money focuses on the emotional triggers that drive our assumptions, beliefs, and habits around money. These beliefs can create a lifetime of fear, anxiety, and confusion around this important aspect of everyday life. And yet, it is possible to change these beliefs by examining how we came to them. Done correctly, we can replace them with a healthier, more balanced, more constructive attitude about money.
As the founder and CEO of Life Matters Financial Group, I have spent over two decades observing my clients' struggles with money and the stress caused by their habits. In "The Emotional Side of Money," I use case histories to illustrate common challenges and guide readers in overcoming detrimental habits for a healthier financial relationship. Drawing from my experiences—from growing up with a young mother to achieving wealth and facing significant loss—I share my emotional journey with money.
The Emotional Side of Money
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
“Tari's personal and practical wisdom has been a tremendous comfort for my jittery nervous system around money.”
— NASA Life Scientist
“We realized what we thought impossible was the result of having the wrong tools. Tari … soon got us moving in the right direction.”
— Retiree
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About Tari
With over 25 years of experience managing the full spectrum of her clients’ financial lives—everything from accounting and bill payment to coordinating with wealth managers, estate attorneys, and insurance agents—Tari brings an unmatched, real-world perspective to the emotional side of money. Her sociology degree from Stanford and lived experience through dramatic personal financial shifts give her a rare blend of academic insight and deep empathy. Her authenticity and hands-on expertise resonate with readers across generations, making her voice both trustworthy and transformational.
About The Publisher
She Writes Press is an award-winning hybrid publishing company that’s both mission-driven and community-oriented. Led by Publisher Brooke Warner, She Writes Press has published 1,200 books to date, with a specific goal to elevate women’s voices and level the playing field for indie authors. In 2016, She Writes Press won the Book Industry Study Group’s Innovator Award, and in 2019, the press was named Indie Publisher of the Year by the Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group. She Writes Press is a multi-award-winning publisher whose books have won over 2,000 awards. The press’s commitment to excellence has made it the gold standard in hybrid publishing since its founding in 2012.