A review by katieu57
The Financial Diet: A Total Beginner's Guide to Getting Good with Money by Chelsea Fagan, Lauren Ver Hage
4.0
I'm a fan of TFD's blog content and YouTube videos (and Chelsea's witty and honest Twitter feed - if you're reading this, hi!) so I immediately placed a hold on this book at my local library when it was available.
I was surprised this book didn't entirely cover hard-core money topics like investments - there were chapters on food, home, career, etc.
Props to Lauren for the clean and whimsical design of the book. Chelsea's personal narrative and advice coupled with the infographics and interviews with people who know their money stuff made it an educational and entertaining read.
I can't say I walked away with an entirely new perspective on life and money, but I did jot down a few facts and quotes I wanted to remember.
TL;DR: A good, relatable book to learn the basics of being an adult.
I was surprised this book didn't entirely cover hard-core money topics like investments - there were chapters on food, home, career, etc.
Props to Lauren for the clean and whimsical design of the book. Chelsea's personal narrative and advice coupled with the infographics and interviews with people who know their money stuff made it an educational and entertaining read.
I can't say I walked away with an entirely new perspective on life and money, but I did jot down a few facts and quotes I wanted to remember.
TL;DR: A good, relatable book to learn the basics of being an adult.