Whether new to financial literacy or not, Tiffany Aliche, the "budgetnista," is here to simplify it all for you. With over 300 pages (plus a handy Appendix at the book's end), Aliche's goal is to guide readers towards "financial wholeness." Why live in fear when instead you can master your money and live in peace?
This book, packed with definitions and how-to steps, should be given an initial read through, then used as a reference guide thereafter due to its in-depth 10 chapters:
1. Budget Building
2. Save Like a Squirrel
3. Dig Out of Debt
4. Score High
5. Learn to Earn
6. Invest Like an Insider
7. Get Good with Insurance
8. Grow Rich-ish
9. Pick Your Money Team
10.Leave a Legacy
The first five chapters are for building a financial foundation, so if yours is sound-proof, move onto steps 6-10. Keep in mind, the first read-through is so important prior to skipping around. Sometimes you may think you're further along, but her expert advice can offer new tips or helpful reminders you haven't considered in awhile. Don't fret over a potential information overload: Aliche will ensure you grasp the content with her Budgetnista Boosts, Extra Credit, and Reviews throughout the chapters.
Starting out her career as a school teacher, Aliche later hosted financial literacy workshops with United Way that expanded globally. Now as CEO of The Budgetnista, she is not known as a financial advisor, but a financial educator. Her book mirrors her both innate and skilled ability to teach those eager to learn. For example, she recommends a tactic of considering the well-being of a 60+ version of yourself as a cautionary buying method, among other simple, yet fool-proof advice.
With writing style that is both humorous and encouraging, you will feel like you gained more than an accountability partner, but a wise, supportive "bestie."
Find the hard copy and audio book format here. Check out getgoodwithmoney.com to solidify what you've learned, plus more.