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bootman's review against another edition
5.0
Prior to getting this book, I was unfamiliar with Ashley Feinstein, but this is a book I wish I had when I was trying to learn about being a financially responsible adult. Like so many others, I had 0 financial literacy, and it’s a lot to learn. This book from Ashley Feinstein covers just about everything you need to know and gives you enough information to start a solid foundation. With this book, you’ll learn about the importance of saving, investing, paying off debt as well as why insurance is important. There are so many topics I didn’t even realize she’d cover in this book, and it was awesome. She also has a website full of resources, so if you’re someone who wants to write things down and set solid goals, this author has you covered.
One of my favorite parts about this book is that it starts out by explaining how many of our financial systems are not built for margianalized groups. While I’m sure many people will think this is just “woke social justice nonsense”, I’m extremely happy that Ashley covered this topic in detail and also collaborated with other authors and creators for additional information. This is extremely important because so many of us are made to feel like we’ve failed because we can’t get ahead financially, but there are so many advantages that others have that many of us don’t. The book will help you cut yourself some slack and then give you the confidence to get your financial life in order.
If I had a gun to my head and had to give one criticism, it’d be about the same thing that was my favorite part of the book. There’s a lot of talk in here about how our systems have failed the BIPOC community, other margianalized groups as well as women as a whole. In my personal subjective opinion, I just think that should have been included in the subtitle somehow. But, the description does mention that it discusses consumer activism, so that’s good.
Anywho, this is a must-read for anyone trying to fix their financial situation or learn more about being smart with their money.
One of my favorite parts about this book is that it starts out by explaining how many of our financial systems are not built for margianalized groups. While I’m sure many people will think this is just “woke social justice nonsense”, I’m extremely happy that Ashley covered this topic in detail and also collaborated with other authors and creators for additional information. This is extremely important because so many of us are made to feel like we’ve failed because we can’t get ahead financially, but there are so many advantages that others have that many of us don’t. The book will help you cut yourself some slack and then give you the confidence to get your financial life in order.
If I had a gun to my head and had to give one criticism, it’d be about the same thing that was my favorite part of the book. There’s a lot of talk in here about how our systems have failed the BIPOC community, other margianalized groups as well as women as a whole. In my personal subjective opinion, I just think that should have been included in the subtitle somehow. But, the description does mention that it discusses consumer activism, so that’s good.
Anywho, this is a must-read for anyone trying to fix their financial situation or learn more about being smart with their money.
dconlon's review against another edition
5.0
As someone who has a read a good amount of financial literacy and financial advice books, I was excited that Financial Adulting covered not only "basics" in good detail with tangible advice, but also expanded into more advanced financial topics in a clear way that was easy to understand. I made changes in so many areas of my finances from reading this book - from updating my savings goals to starting estate planning.
Ashley Feinstein Gerstley's voice in this book is knowledgeable while still being down to earth and approachable. I also appreciated how she talked about racism and equity within finance. This topic is desperately needed and missing from all other finance books that I have read.
Highly recommend this book for both personal finance beginners and those who are more advanced. If I had read this book at the beginning of my personal finance journey, it would have been a lot clearer and I wouldn't have needed to read so many other resources.
Ashley Feinstein Gerstley's voice in this book is knowledgeable while still being down to earth and approachable. I also appreciated how she talked about racism and equity within finance. This topic is desperately needed and missing from all other finance books that I have read.
Highly recommend this book for both personal finance beginners and those who are more advanced. If I had read this book at the beginning of my personal finance journey, it would have been a lot clearer and I wouldn't have needed to read so many other resources.
mcmartini's review against another edition
5.0
Without a doubt, I think Financial Adulting is a great fit for anyone who wants to be "better" with their money, at any point in their financial journey. It would have been a lifeline for me 3-4 years ago when I was just getting started, and I still found it helpful reading it over the past few weeks.
Specifically, I plan to use the negotiating tips from Chapters 4 and 13 to leverage a promotion and buy a car this year, and I found the entire section on life/disability insurance from Chapter 10 so illuminating. I know I'll keep coming back to my notes about budgeting with a partner from Chapter 5, and Chapter 14 helped me to put together a plan on how to stay on top of it. On a practical note, I think the book is laid out in a way that really allows you to come back to it as a reference - bold type on definitions and "fun" facts peppered throughout to help readers build their knowledge - but it's still a quick read.
Financial well-being is about taking small, consistent steps towards your goals. Financial Adulting lays out those steps in an accessible, realistic, and (dare I say) fun way. Highly, highly recommend.
Specifically, I plan to use the negotiating tips from Chapters 4 and 13 to leverage a promotion and buy a car this year, and I found the entire section on life/disability insurance from Chapter 10 so illuminating. I know I'll keep coming back to my notes about budgeting with a partner from Chapter 5, and Chapter 14 helped me to put together a plan on how to stay on top of it. On a practical note, I think the book is laid out in a way that really allows you to come back to it as a reference - bold type on definitions and "fun" facts peppered throughout to help readers build their knowledge - but it's still a quick read.
Financial well-being is about taking small, consistent steps towards your goals. Financial Adulting lays out those steps in an accessible, realistic, and (dare I say) fun way. Highly, highly recommend.
ayarezk's review against another edition
5.0
It's not only very informative, but so human and realistic. The author got me at making her entry through Equity and Personal Finances.
hartsea's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
One of the only personal finance books I have read that actually tries to acknowledge systemic reasons for financial issues and discusses social justice. Kudos on that.