There’s something powerful about a woman who tells the truth—not just about money, but about what we’ve all been taught to avoid.
In her debut book, What’s Up With Women And Money?, veteran business journalist Alison Kosik isn’t just breaking down financial literacy—she’s breaking open the silence, fear, and shame so many women still carry when it comes to money.
After more than 20 years reporting from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Kosik saw a pattern: women were being left out of financial conversations—not because they weren’t capable, but because they weren’t invited. Or they were made to feel it wasn’t for them. She wrote this book to change that.
The first few pages stopped me in my tracks. Alison opens the book by sharing her childhood and her relationship with her father—a raw, moving introduction that made me teary. It’s rare to see that kind of vulnerability in a finance book. But that’s exactly what makes this one different. She reminds us that how we were raised—what we saw, what we weren’t taught—shapes how we move through the world, especially when it comes to money.
As a small business owner, I found her breakdowns on Roth IRAs, traditional IRAs, T-bills, and real estate particularly useful. There are even smart, lesser-known tax tips that most people overlook—but could make a huge difference. This isn’t just about saving a little cash. It’s about building a solid foundation for your future.
Alison also includes conversations with powerhouse women like Jessica Alba and Barbara Corcoran—two voices who built empires from scratch and weren’t afraid to talk about the mistakes they made along the way. That’s the tone of the book: honest, accessible, judgment-free.
One of the biggest takeaways? You are not alone in your financial struggles. Globally, women have been shut out of these systems—whether through cultural expectations, lack of access, or fear. But that doesn’t mean we stay silent. As Kosik says: educating yourself isn’t optional. It’s essential.
This book is your entry point. Your invitation. Your permission to start where you are.
Whether you’re paying off debt, building a business, or just trying to figure out where your money actually goes every month, What’s Up With Women And Money? gives you the tools—and the emotional clarity—to take control.
Because financial power isn’t about having it all together. It’s about showing up for yourself and learning what no one ever taught you.
In What’s Up With Women And Money?, veteran journalist Alison Kosik breaks the silence around women and money, sharing hard truths, her own childhood story, and why so many women have been left out of financial conversations—and how to take that power back.