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A review by mimesatwork
Nice Girls Don't Get Rich: 75 Avoidable Mistakes Women Make with Money by Lois P. Frankel
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.