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bbreads24's review against another edition
3.0
This book had moments of interesting facts but it was a bit dry.
iamcaitlinjacobs's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed this one and it made me think about my spending and saving habits in a new light, but I got pretty bored by some of the later chapters.
jesjurgens's review against another edition
4.0
Good, practical advice for making financial decisions. I’d say the target audience is a young adult. Recommend this as a gift for a young adult setting out on their own.
egould1's review against another edition
3.0
I like Vanderkam’s writing in her other books, and this one doesn’t disappoint - easy to follow and engaging. I like the focus on money as a tool, not something that is inherently good or bad. However, I have a few concerns: the book is written from a place of privilege for people of privilege; the focal point of happiness is lost several times throughout the book; and not all the examples hold up 8 years after publication.
lbesich's review against another edition
4.0
I really like the way Laura Vanderkam approaches her topics. I read her book about time, 168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think. She offers unique perspective on approaching the way we think and spend money. That $5 latte you buy everyday? Some money experts would encourage you to rethink those small daily expenditures, but Vanderkam suggests those small daily luxuries bring us more happiness than the large purchases we make.
Instead of continuously trimming budgets and figuring out how to penny pinch your way into wealth, she encourages you to figure out how you would go about making an extra $2000 if the need arose.
The book is worth reading for new insights about earning and spending money.
Instead of continuously trimming budgets and figuring out how to penny pinch your way into wealth, she encourages you to figure out how you would go about making an extra $2000 if the need arose.
The book is worth reading for new insights about earning and spending money.
brynpemery's review against another edition
4.0
Lots of good advice but, as others have noted, her examples are all a little high end to be broadly applicable
summerbeecher's review against another edition
3.0
Not mind-blowing, but I appreciated the ways the author made me reconsider some long-held traditions and beliefs about money. She had a unique perspective on home sizes, retirement age, wedding rings, philanthropy, experiences vs. things.
mlottermoser's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars. Some interesting ideas, but little fluffy towards the end.
Money is for optimizing well being. The way we spend it highlights our choices and priorities. We should focus more on increasing our income than decreasing our spending. Frequent doses of lovely things are better than infrequent doses of lovelier things. Giving to others makes you happier. Buy local/no chain when possible to keep money in your neighborhood and promote jobs. Beware the hedonic treadmill.
Money is for optimizing well being. The way we spend it highlights our choices and priorities. We should focus more on increasing our income than decreasing our spending. Frequent doses of lovely things are better than infrequent doses of lovelier things. Giving to others makes you happier. Buy local/no chain when possible to keep money in your neighborhood and promote jobs. Beware the hedonic treadmill.