This book is a good starting point to either have a check up on your current financial life, or to map out your financial life. Very well written and not too detailed into each subject but enough information to be valuable.

I highly recommend this book! I know a lot of my friends are in similar financial, job, etc situations as me and this book is perfect for getting finances in order. Its walks you through what steps you need to do no matter where you're at in the process. Its easy to read and follow. it has info on budgeting, stocks, home buying, insurance and more. and if it's not enough info...she gives suggestions on where to get more info. highly recommend this book!

This is the book that sparked my interest in personal finance. A great introduction to and overview of the topic.

I loved this book! It is a fantastic book for starting out families, or singles, in their 20's and 30's. It gives a simple, comprehensive overview of many financial areas. You can get a basic understanding without getting into all the complicated finance stuff. The format is simple as well, one chapter on each topic. There is a chapter on investing, homebuying, loans, taxes, retirement savings, you name it - it's in there! My only bone with this book is that it is an old edition. This edition was published in 2000 so the information is a little out-dated. There is a newer edition that is either already out or is coming out soon, I would recommend reading (and buying!) that one. I will be keeping this one and referring back to it often!

I did not finish this book. While some of the informational content was helpful, I did not agree with all of the advice and stopped maybe 1/4-1/3 of the way through. I don’t believe that everyone will “eventually” end up in debt and don’t think it’s smart to promote juggling credit cards for the best teaser rates. If you are looking to understand how loans, credit cards, interest rates, etc. function, then this would be a great, thorough resource. I just don’t think the advice in it is the best!

Personally, so great to me. Will probably be rereading multiple times because of the wide range of advice. I love that it breaks it down in simple terms for someone like me who is very new to the world of finance. However with every page turned, I got less and less scared and more and more excited for my financial future.

A good book about personal finance and also very practical. It taught you about the basics of personal financial planning, debt, tax, investing, how bank works, how to take credits from the bank, how to planning to buy a house, and also insurance. It's an easy how-to guide by Beth Kobliner and I really recommend this book to anyone who wants to plan for their personal financial planning

Well, probably like most people, I don’t really like thinking about or reading about money because it usually feels stressful, or boring, or abstract. But I figured it’s important, and this was a very useful and read-able book which I’m glad to have read. Chapters included insurance, renting/buying a home, retirement, banking, taxes, etc. I got a better understanding of how some things work, and useful tips on things like avoiding credit fraud and saving for retirement. It’s a useful format with summaries, etc. It’s organized in such a way that you can read it all the way through (which is what I did) or just the relevant chapters. Recommended for anyone who wants to feel more in control of their financial life.

This was such a useful read - honestly one of the better finance books I’ve read! I especially appreciated the sections on home ownership, taxes, and investments. This book was easily digestible and I think (maybe??) I actually understand a bit more about taxes/investments than I did before reading this book. I checked an ebook out from the library but I am debating buying this for my personal collection. I know this was published in 2017 so I wonder if there is an updated version.

This book covers the basics of personal money management with more detail than The Index Card. But the advice is the same. Financial terms are better explained. But this can make some of the reading laborious. The book is well organized and allows for selective reading, so one can skip around to what is most relevant for them. The first chapter is a summary of the book, and each chapter includes a summary. I learned a few new things, but in general it reaffirmed the financial principles I have lived by. I read it primarily to verify it as a good recommendation for my millennial children. It reaffirmed that the money advice I had been giving them for years was spot on.

The twenty- and thirty-somethings this book is targeting are a busy lot - figuring out their careers and relationships, perhaps starting families, and more. They are also at an age where healthy financial practices can pay off for decades, and Get a Financial Life is a great resource for those who want to take charge of their money. The advice is actionable and Kobliner's tone is encouraging. Highly recommend!

This is an incredibly useful book that everyone in their 20s should read. A very informative and relevant introduction to pertinent financial information, this book is written in a way that makes financial responsibilities interesting to learn about.