joannavaught's review against another edition
2.0
60 of these 75 mistakes are so obvious that, frankly, if women are really making these mistakes on a regular basis, they shouldn't even be allowed to have money. i wanted a book that told me practical ways to invest and save, not bullshit advice like: "stop shopping!" and "don't give money away!"
mjsteimle's review against another edition
4.0
I read this a couple of years ago and skimmed through it again this week. Don't be fooled by the title, it's a helpful book about how to think about money with some good specific pointers and resources.
mcsangel2's review against another edition
4.0
One of my favorite personal finance books...I'm not really the 'traditional' type woman that much of the writing is geared toward, but the list type format appeals to my meticulous nature. :-)
heydianemccune's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars? I dunno.
It obviously comes from a significant place of privilege (I actually highlighted one section and commented “really?!”), and also pretty heteronormative although she does say “him or her” when talking about the reader’s partner. So there’s some effort to acknowledge both of those issues by the author but still. It also suffers from being written pre-2008 recession I think, and doesn’t talk much about student loans and things, but more about your way to think about and approach money. Assuming you have some to spend.
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It obviously comes from a significant place of privilege (I actually highlighted one section and commented “really?!”), and also pretty heteronormative although she does say “him or her” when talking about the reader’s partner. So there’s some effort to acknowledge both of those issues by the author but still. It also suffers from being written pre-2008 recession I think, and doesn’t talk much about student loans and things, but more about your way to think about and approach money. Assuming you have some to spend.
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mimesatwork's review against another edition
3.0
I read the translated version of the book, in Finnish, which made some of language seem off; either condescending or simply nonsensical as direct translations of phrases often don't work.
Aside from that since the translation is obviously not part of the original deal you get with a book: most items in the book are pretty darn obvious. There are next to no actual investment tips and the examples "from real life" are often of people who are already extremely privileged. If you have 10,000 USD to invest, you already are wealthy. Same with receiving inheritances between 10,000 and 30,000 USD. Also the statistic on how much of their earned income men use annually versus the amount used by women are kind of a moot point as there are more necessities women need for bare survival as there are necessities men need.
This book strikes me as directed more towards women in upper middle class to upper class, who grew up with wealth and all the opportunities and didn't ever really have to consider deciding between rent or eating. Or eating and medication. Or rent and education. The book isn't without redeeming qualities, but be forewarned that if you are poor, this book will probably not help you much.
Aside from that since the translation is obviously not part of the original deal you get with a book: most items in the book are pretty darn obvious. There are next to no actual investment tips and the examples "from real life" are often of people who are already extremely privileged. If you have 10,000 USD to invest, you already are wealthy. Same with receiving inheritances between 10,000 and 30,000 USD. Also the statistic on how much of their earned income men use annually versus the amount used by women are kind of a moot point as there are more necessities women need for bare survival as there are necessities men need.
This book strikes me as directed more towards women in upper middle class to upper class, who grew up with wealth and all the opportunities and didn't ever really have to consider deciding between rent or eating. Or eating and medication. Or rent and education. The book isn't without redeeming qualities, but be forewarned that if you are poor, this book will probably not help you much.
ashleighbuchanan's review against another edition
2.0
Short read, a little too dated/basic. Might be good if you are starting from square 1 in learning about your finances but most of this stuff was information I had already learned or just common sense.
booksbecreads's review
3.0
I loved her first one "Nice girls don't get the corner office", but found this one was pretty much the same things you read in other finance books and common sense.
Some good basic start if you are struggling financially but for an avid saver and minimal spender the best advice was have a clear direction of how much savings you actually require so you can enjoy life within your means.
Some good basic start if you are struggling financially but for an avid saver and minimal spender the best advice was have a clear direction of how much savings you actually require so you can enjoy life within your means.
queenblife's review
4.0
Woman's Must Read
Stop being a nice girl, so you can be a rich one! This is the ideal behind the book. The author goes on to list many mistakes women make and how to avoid or fix them. Don't be a pushover and the main lesson, educate yourself about financial information in general. Overall, women don't know what we should know to make the best decisions for ourselves. Not a page turner by any means but very informative.
Stop being a nice girl, so you can be a rich one! This is the ideal behind the book. The author goes on to list many mistakes women make and how to avoid or fix them. Don't be a pushover and the main lesson, educate yourself about financial information in general. Overall, women don't know what we should know to make the best decisions for ourselves. Not a page turner by any means but very informative.
lunasmaria's review against another edition
4.0
4 Stars
I give this book credit - it was empowering and the theory behind it was all really worthwhile, I gave it the 4 stars because it is well intended.
I hesitate to call it good though because it's so dated that the knowledge is no longer practical.
For people in a financial phase I recommend it, if you're only picking and choosing select books though I would say this one could be skipped.
I give this book credit - it was empowering and the theory behind it was all really worthwhile, I gave it the 4 stars because it is well intended.
I hesitate to call it good though because it's so dated that the knowledge is no longer practical.
For people in a financial phase I recommend it, if you're only picking and choosing select books though I would say this one could be skipped.