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3.92 AVERAGE
3.92 AVERAGE
My sister gave me this book a few years ago. And I actually read the whole thing: it is quite engaging! Now I use it as reference for things I do not understand and barely wish to. Like insurance and 401K plans. But it is inspiring too... asking the question "what do you want to do with your money?" in terms of your dreams... the barely reachable ones... and makes them totally realistic to achieve. Smart. GIRLS! GET THIS BOOK! oh, and guys too.
informative
fast-paced
Why do so many personal finance books tend to have cringey titles? Though it was patronizing and gendered at times, the content was well-intentioned, instructive, and approachable. I would still prefer Women and Money by Suze Orman over Smart Women Finish Rich. These books are similar in that they cover financial issues that disproportionately affect women but I find Orman to be more informative overall.
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
informative
medium-paced
If you're like me, money isn't exactly a strong suit. Actually, I could say I'm excellent at spending it, and not so much at saving it. So when I saw this book in Goodwill, I thought it must be a sign to get my finances straight before the new year began. Bach recommended reading this book in its entirety, and reading each chapter twice, before applying it to your own financials. So I've got some more reading before I really get to work. I suggest picking up your own copy so you can reference all the good information. I've already flagged and highlighted mine the first time around!
This book really made me think critically about my finances and I actually am still using some of the tips/advice from it.
I found a lot of this book informative, but there was a BIG section in the middle with specific info about how to invest your money and I found that boring and irrelevant (maybe because I’m not in a life phase where I’m super involved in my investing?). A lot of the book is also targeting women who are already in a place of privilege, so there were parts I think aren’t relatable to the masses. Not necessarily a book I’d recommend reading cover to cover, but one that’s probably worth referencing depending on what stage you’re in re: finances.
I read the Canadian version and the advice is good but dated. For example no info about TFSA, which would be helpful now days.
In one part he talks about car phones as a luxury item, I think most people have cell phones now and maybe a house phone is a "luxury" item.
In one part he talks about car phones as a luxury item, I think most people have cell phones now and maybe a house phone is a "luxury" item.
more like 3.5 stars
pros:
gives a helpful look at compound interest
explains things like Roth IRAs, Index funds, 401Ks, disability and life insurance.
As well as empowers the reader to do things like ask for a raise and list skills they can adopt to be a candidate for a promotion.
Also includes real data on how women outlive men and need to save more for retirement on making less money than men.
cons:
the intro and first chapter are very sexist against men.
the “latte factor” is a big eye roll for me and sexist since women are generally stereotyped for this
the “real life” stories come across as fake.
he doesn’t “believe” in budgeting which is a terrible belief for any kind of financial advisor to have.
pros:
gives a helpful look at compound interest
explains things like Roth IRAs, Index funds, 401Ks, disability and life insurance.
As well as empowers the reader to do things like ask for a raise and list skills they can adopt to be a candidate for a promotion.
Also includes real data on how women outlive men and need to save more for retirement on making less money than men.
cons:
the intro and first chapter are very sexist against men.
the “latte factor” is a big eye roll for me and sexist since women are generally stereotyped for this
the “real life” stories come across as fake.
he doesn’t “believe” in budgeting which is a terrible belief for any kind of financial advisor to have.