The Financial Diet
A Total Beginner's Guide to Getting Good with Money
Number of pages: 208
Publisher: Holt Paperbacks
BBB Library: Economics and Investment
ISBN: 978-1250176165
Editorial Review
The problem with being an adult is that you can basically do anything you want; no one’s going to stop you. whether that means spending several thousand dollars on something you don’t need or excessively eating out and hurting your monthly income; no one’s there to tell you can’t do this or that. You have to realize your mistakes yourself. Spending money is an essential part of our lives. We do it every day. But it is how we spend money that makes the difference. Going on a shopping spree simply because you have enough cash isn't a good way to spend your hard-earned money, whereas shopping for a new pair of shoes because yours is worn out qualifies as good spending. If, like everyone, you struggle with following a budget, this summary of Chelsea Fagan’s book, The Financial Diet, is for you.
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