Thank you Netgalley for the arc. This book was so good Tiffany the Budgetnista gives real practical advice to approach debt. She breaks things down so you don’t feel overwhelmed by tackling something so big. i love it so much i even purchased the audiobook when it came so it listen to everything again.

This book was excellent especially for me as a person who's learning about money, investing and how to build generational wealth. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking to improve their habits in learning more about money.

Thought this book was really helpful and insightful. Loved how it was accessible and clear. recommend.

I liked how easy this book was to process and implement. The information was well-laid out. I would recommend this book to anyone who needs the basics of personal finance explained to them.

Beyond excellent. Needed this in Middle School or before my first real job. You can tell Tiffany is a teacher naturally and by profession. Everything beautifully broken down to the point that I would be surprised that teachers use this has manual in instructing their students school. Also loved the percent symbol in every chapter letting know how much you have accomplished, It is not just a book but a course delivered in casual book form.

Finally a book that offers solid advice while not boring you to death. After reading this I actually believe in myself and I think changes can be made!

Technically I’m not done with this book but it’s because I’m slowly working my way through the steps provided to “get good with money.” Everything in the book has been so helpful and I love learning from the Budgetnista! I feel like I can already see a difference in my financial understanding. I definitely recommend this to anyone wanting to get on the right track!

After several years of following The Budgetnista, I still love her. She explains the basics of personal finance in a retable but not a rudimentary way. Some of it is basic: get out of debt, open a savings account (most of ya'll still need to hear this) but she also goes into the nitty-gritty of investing and insurance. Highly recommend. Everyone will be getting this book for Christmas.

Let's face it, there are many financial self-help books out there. They mostly say the same thing, and if you've already read one, why should you read another?
Because common sense bears repeating. You can hear the same advice multiple times, but it won't click until someone states things in a way which resonates. If you're the post-Suze Orman demographic or can't relate to her, Get Good With Money (GGWM) may be just the financial guide you need.

I was familiar with Tiffany "The Budgetnista" Aliche's offerings from her Facebook Ads, but did not feel motivated to click through. Her book, however, has made me a fan. In it, she clears a realistic, workable path to financial wholeness, interspersed with hilarious anecdotes from childhood through financial meltdown and recovery.

Through a ten-step program (which nicely reminds you how far you've progressed in the book) that takes you from the familiar budget-building to less-thought of steps for people below 30 or 40 - like long-term disability insurance and how much policy coverage you really need without industry propaganda. She provides scripts you can use when contacting companies (Ramit Sethi did also does this in "I Will Teach You to Be Rich") to lower your credit card interest rates, interview potential financial planners)and a great deal of free info on the book's companion website.

Is some of this information basic? Yes. Has much of it - especially the parts on budgeting, minimizing outgoings, and debt reduction - been told a thousand times? Yes, but how many of us actually heed good counsel the first time we hear it? It needs to be told again and again. For example, long-term care insurance seems like something you'd never need, but I have a cousin my age (we're both Gen X'ers) who thankfully had it 15 years ago when she became disabled due to MS. Many people don't know about this until they need it - and then where are you?

While the nitty gritty presented is not new, the community aspect to achieving financial wholeness may be new to some. Tiffany presents the value of building a financial team devoted to your success - people who truly want you to be well, be happy, and prosper. From financial planners to lawyers if you are running a business and friends and family members who have good financial habits and are stable and grounded, you don't have to do it alone.

I especially liked the way several topics were discussed:

- Addressing FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) as an achievable aim as opposed to a Holy Grail. This is a topic often presented as impossible, but people of all backgrounds can and do achieve it and she presents it factually and logically.
- Showing the value of insurance coverage in protecting what you have, and how to do this as economically as possible
- Having ready-made scripts you can use when negotiating a raise at work, and stating that for most people, earning more at your day job was the best way to increase you financial security.
- The value of investing even when you don't have much to invest or have a lot of debt to settle. It's a vote of confidence in yourself and your future self.
- If you feel called to start a business, know the difference between *having* a business (i.e actually making money) vs. *looking like* a business (no revenue but lots of focus on branding, websites, office space, etc.). This is where many would-be entrepreneurs fall flat.

GGWM is also the tale of a first-generation American living alongside her parents' immigrant experience - just like me! I definitely related to the frankness with which her parents discussed finances, as opposed to the "don't ask, don't tell" attitudes of my multi-generational American friends. The story she tells of her father's laying down the law about where that week's ice cream money went is damn funny! She also mentioned the cultural considerations that figure into financial planning , especially for those of us who regularly help out family members and may support them in old age. This philosophy also applies to tithers or those of us who align our investing with our values - a good financial advisor should be supportive and understanding of your ideals.

Overall, this book's engaging tone and fast pace made it enjoyable, and I plan to re-read and go through the exercises in depth. What makes GGWM memorable is Tiffany's honesty and vulnerability in sharing her mistakes. You *can* come back from ruin and build a stable future for yourself.

4.5/5*

Thanks to Rodale Publishing and NetGalley for a free copy of this book!

This is one of those books that you keep with you at all times as a handy reference tool -- THE BUDGETNISTA HAS GOT YOUR BACK!

Tiffany made a daunting task - aka managing your money - into something - dare I say - enjoyable!?

From her real life anecdotes, to her superb ability to break down complex concepts, to her #Do IT steps, this book has enriched my life in many ways. I took my sweet time going through the chapters, and now feel a lot more confident and informed about what I should be doing with my income to improve my future self -- who I've nicknamed Destiny (not as cool as Wanda).

My only wish was that I had read this book when I was in high school!

I really enjoyed this book!! I have been following this author on Social Media for a while. I was happy to see she was coming out with a book. I will apply a lot of the things I read to my everyday life!! Great Read!!

Get Good with Money by Tiffany the Aliche (The Budgetnista) is the best book about personal finance I have ever encountered! It takes a holistic view on personal finance delving into a huge variety of topics unlike many finance books which focus only on budgeting and paying off debt or specific topics like investing or home buying. Aliche organizes her book into 10 topics: Budgeting, Saving, Paying off Debt, Credit Score, Increase Your Income, Investing, Insurance, Increase Net Worth, Choosing Financial Professionals, and Estate Planning. It is written in a conversational, easy-to-follow way. I would recommend buying the physical book as there are tons of really helpful checklists and resources throughout the book.

Thank you Rodale Inc. / Rodale Books and NetGalley for providing this ARC.

Very down to earth. Definitely readable. For people who messed up, or for people just getting started with their financial life. this is a book that I would recommend. his is definitely a financial book that I would encourage people to have in their library.



I received an ARC of this book but my opinion is my own.

This is the best financial book I have ever read! I love it!
It makes the goal of financial wholeness approachable and achievable for just about anybody! The book is broken down into easy to digest chapters covering different facets of financial wholeness. The chapters on Budget building, Saving like a squirrel, Learning to earn, and Investing like an insider have been GAME-CHANGERS!

In full fairness, I don't live in the US, so not all of the chapters (credit score, student debt etc.) are directly applicable for my situation, but on a whole the foundation of the financial principles laid out in this book is solid!

Since starting the book, I've set a personal goal for myself to achieve financial wholeness by 40 and now I'm well on my way. This book is helping me get my financial life together and I have my financial girlfriend Tiffany to thank for that.

First of all, the Budgetnista WILL get you right NO MATTER WHAT platform she uses to spread her info. This book is proof!!! Consider my life made!!! My favorite part of the book??? THE MOMENTS. When you read it, you'll know why. Secondly, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU to Tiffany for providing the blueprint to my family's generational wealth.

If you’re looking for a financial guide to get your finances in better shape, THIS. IS. IT! Get Good With Money, is written in plain English. The book is broken into 10 areas of financial focus. Each step to financial wholeness is explained, then you’re given an action plan with easy-to-follow exercises. How great is that?! No over your head financial talk and no guessing what to do next. Get the book and finally get good with money.

If you want to learn some important lessons about money this is the perfect book. This ten step process is something that can be shared from generation to generation. Thank you for your knowledge!!

Practical. Insightful. Realistic. Doable. A simple “how-to” that will definitely move the reader from where they are to being 100% financial whole.

No matter where you are on your financial journey, this book can assist you in achieving overall financial peace, wellness and legacy.

As a Certified Financial Education Instructor, this book will definitely be used as a map for my clients and students.

100% Score for Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche.

Y’all gotta KNOW this a diamond - easy to read, packed with step by step processes, and if you are just starting on your journey of wholeness then your at the right place and right time, no matter what age!!

The energy from everyone leaps from the pages! So, grab your pen, pencil and notebook and settle in for an eye-opening and mind and heart changing experience. It’s worth so much more than the price tag.

I just started reading the book and already my relationship with money is starting to change. I love the step by step and learn from my experience approaches Tiffany takes. I'm beyond ready to start living my best financial life and learn all I can. Thank you the Budgetnista!!!