stinsylinson's review against another edition
1.0
I'm not sure what made me pick this book up in then first place, but I can't think of a single thing I got out of it. Maybe that's in part because it took me so long to finish. It felt cobbled together. An idea would be introduced and then almost immediately we'd learn about a person that tangentially related to that idea. Then we'd get a bit from them that felt like it was cut and pasted from an email. Followed by a quote from that interview and a summation. There's a difference between direct honesty and meanness...and this book falls into the latter category with its advice and anecdotes.
aquietglow's review
3.0
I'm not sure I can write a fair review.
Money's emotional, it's tied to security and so many other things... I had to really quickly skim the second half of it because it spun me into a panic attack. I actually talked about it with my therapist. It makes me feel like being depressed in my early twenties ruined everything and there's so much I need to consider and work on, it feels overwhelming and impossible. And that's not the book/author's fault!
That being said, I absolutely already recommended it to my younger sister. There were things here and there I found helpful. I think the blog might be helpful for researching more specific questions as they come up. I would be more interested in learning how to decide how to invest, how to find good advisers, balancing saving vs. investing vs. paying off debt, figuring out how to set up a retirement account, what you can do if you're working part time, etc. I spend money on gas and every couple months I splurge on books. There is not that much to cut back on (please let me have some joy and dreams), and how many side hustles can you take on and not totally drain yourself? I'm mostly frustrated.
Another reviewer pointed out it's more of a lifestyle book rather than a financial book, and that might be true! Maybe part of the issue is the lifestyle I'm trying to build doesn't match what they detail? Like... my family is not financially stable, I can't lean on my parents very much, I'm not an executive and don't plan to be. I'm a fat person, I don't need you guys to tell me what clothes to buy? I'm going to look into some of the books other reviewers have listed.
Money's emotional, it's tied to security and so many other things... I had to really quickly skim the second half of it because it spun me into a panic attack. I actually talked about it with my therapist. It makes me feel like being depressed in my early twenties ruined everything and there's so much I need to consider and work on, it feels overwhelming and impossible. And that's not the book/author's fault!
That being said, I absolutely already recommended it to my younger sister. There were things here and there I found helpful. I think the blog might be helpful for researching more specific questions as they come up. I would be more interested in learning how to decide how to invest, how to find good advisers, balancing saving vs. investing vs. paying off debt, figuring out how to set up a retirement account, what you can do if you're working part time, etc. I spend money on gas and every couple months I splurge on books. There is not that much to cut back on (please let me have some joy and dreams), and how many side hustles can you take on and not totally drain yourself? I'm mostly frustrated.
Another reviewer pointed out it's more of a lifestyle book rather than a financial book, and that might be true! Maybe part of the issue is the lifestyle I'm trying to build doesn't match what they detail? Like... my family is not financially stable, I can't lean on my parents very much, I'm not an executive and don't plan to be. I'm a fat person, I don't need you guys to tell me what clothes to buy? I'm going to look into some of the books other reviewers have listed.
johnna_awesome's review
4.0
Has a very "New York" /Big City ring to it but definitely helps narrow your focus.
lasagnaqueen's review
3.0
3.5 ⭐️ It doesn’t go into the nitty gritty details of trading/investing, but it does a great job of motivating you to think and talk more about money in general.
ladyhd's review
5.0
I've read several personal finance books over the last year, and this one felt the least preach-y and the most applicable to my own life (though Broke Millennial was a very close second). I've watched the Financial Diet youtube channel for years, and this book is a great culmination of Chelsea's work. It was accessible, practical, and not too lofty as to turn away newcomers to financial terminology. I'll be keeping this on hand for personal reference in the future.
minionmalist's review against another edition
3.0
I thought this book broke down finances into a very easy to understand and healthy mindset
cathasreading's review
4.0
If you are looking for detailed investing advice - this is not your book. If you are looking for a book to change your mindset and relationship with money, then this is all yours! If you are a fan of TFD online, then a lot of this will be repetition, however, it's not any less valuable.
jessicalin07's review
4.0
Lovely for what it is.
I was a bit surprised reading through other reviews when people criticized this book for not being detailed enough about financial strategies. For the point I am in my life, it wasn't the most "useful" but I didn't really expect it to be an in-depth guide. This book did exactly what it said on the tin--it was a very basic guide to not only finances but making the transition into adulthood and all of the changes that come along with it. It was a relatable quick read that would be great for someone looking to motivate themselves to get a handle on their finances at a young age.
3.5/5
I was a bit surprised reading through other reviews when people criticized this book for not being detailed enough about financial strategies. For the point I am in my life, it wasn't the most "useful" but I didn't really expect it to be an in-depth guide. This book did exactly what it said on the tin--it was a very basic guide to not only finances but making the transition into adulthood and all of the changes that come along with it. It was a relatable quick read that would be great for someone looking to motivate themselves to get a handle on their finances at a young age.
3.5/5