Erin Lowry

Secret: housekeeping and financial self-help books are some of my unspoken favorite books to read. They're so positive about how you can change your life, and become the true adult you think everyone else is.

This book does make you feel that. And it offer some great advice along the way. And it's not all self-help speak, there's actual, practical advice (like which bank type is right for you brick-and-mortar or internet-only). I like that the author offers objective options, then usually adds what she does personally. There's no philosophy to sell here other than, "here's how to understand and have a good relationship with money."

Overall, think this is a great book for those just striking out on their own. And it's a pretty good book for anyone who feels their relationship with money could use some improvement.… (mehr)

Great book for people in their 20s and 30, but also for anyone who wants to know the latest ways to bank in the modern age. I found the advice helpful on how to budget and make a plan for paying down debt, while also putting money into a savings account. As a finance major who took personal finance classes, her steps were align with what I learned in college, but expanded on practical advice and gave examples of types of services millennials should be taking advantage of that may not of been around 10 years ago and unaware of by our parents, who most of us learned financial literacy from.… (mehr)