When you are reading a book dense with statistics and other data, it helps to have a conversational tone. In this approachable book, one feels like they are having a gab fest with a girlfriend from college that you have met out for Ladies Night. Which is to say, not for me, but maybe for you. 3.5 stars.

With sentences like, “But all of us find joy in some simple things- kisses, laughter, getting IDed over the age of 25” and “Who doesn’t love a pie chart? It reminds you of dessert”, I couldn’t help but cringe all the way down to my black little soul.

Although not all the cutesy sayings were a miss. I did grin at “Check yourself before you wreck your wealth”. And the advice to love yourself the way Kanye loves Kanye is solid advice.

About 2/3 of the way through the book, I did acclimate to the writing style, and I enjoyed thinking of my future self as a “silver fox” that I needed to save for.

If you are new to books citing positive psychology studies, this would be a great first book because of its accessibility. All the major hits are covered (quadriplegics are happier than lottery winners, etc.). I received the book as an advance copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this book. It was honest and great fun to read. The Dvice was great and realistic. Great book!,

When you say the words finance book, my eyes glaze over. This was the exception. I was entertained and loved the dose of humor added into explaining finances. Has good tips that anyone can do!

I really enjoyed this light hearted book about personal finance. I agreed whole heartedly with most of her thoughts and practices. Especially poignant was the phrase...you can always make money, but you can't always make time. Meaning if you were given a choice between making money or spending time with your family...spend the time,...you can't get time back.
everything about this book was common sense about finances. and wonderfully laid out.
The only part was the meditation. I felt that should have been a separate book.