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thelexingtonbookie's review against another edition
4.0
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!
ecari's review against another edition
4.0
This book really made me think critically about my finances and I actually am still using some of the tips/advice from it.
lraeskat's review against another edition
4.0
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.
spoonerreads's review against another edition
4.0
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.
chelseacakes's review against another edition
4.0
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.
wittylinen's review against another edition
3.0
It was ok which is disappointing because I like the author and have been following him on social media for awhile. Definitely felt dated at times. I read another review that said the tone was patronizing at parts and I can see that. I don’t think I am the right demographic or audience. There were parts I just skipped because it wasn’t for me. Overall I’m glad this was a library copy and not something I purchased as it’s not something I would read again or reference.
bizzyfenly's review against another edition
1.0
The author is clearly knowledgeable, but I question the recommendations when the examples and motivational stories provided are not accurate and/or promote unethical and abusive business practices. For example, when you cite Amazon's business practices and staffing retention model as an admirable way of maintaining motivated staff, I am absolutely going to make conclusions about what that means for your values and beliefs (and their lack of alignment with my own). It takes very little research to learn that the Amazon business plan requires staff turn over to be successful, which basically guarantees that employees will be exposed to toxic work environments. I do not trust the author as a result and while I might find it a good study in business practices that I do not want to be in any of my investments, I also feel very uncomfortable taking lessons in meditation or gratitude when reading a financial guide, particularly if this author values profit over human and/or labor rights. However, if an editor somewhere created a book of just the financial worksheets or details about the types of accounts that can be utilized, this could be a very useful resource.
raejeanr's review against another edition
4.0
I've heard most of the concepts in this book before, but there were several nuggets that made it worth reading. David Bach has an easy to understand, conversational tone that kept the subject interesting.
sarahmariespectrum's review against another edition
5.0
Great, sound financial advice. Love it and would recommend it to anyone interested in finance.