How to get better at money, with Carrie Joy Grimes

Personal financial stability relies on balancing mathematical discipline with the emotional realities of money management. Carrie Joy Grimes, founder of the nonprofit WorkMoney, bridges this gap for over nine million members by providing practical resources and collective bargaining power to navigate an increasingly expensive economy. Financial avoidance and shame often stem from systemic pressures rather than personal incompetence, necessitating a shift in how individuals perceive their financial stories. By treating money as both a math problem and an emotional experience, WorkMoney helps users move beyond survival mode to achieve security. The organization scales its impact by partnering with service providers to lower costs for essential needs, while simultaneously advocating for policy changes that address the widening delta between economic growth and the financial well-being of the middle class.