🚀 The Book in 3 Sentences

1. Vivian Tu tackles misconceptions around finance teaching us not to always be in a FIRE or money-saving mindset.
2. An easy-to-read finance handbook written in the voice of “your rich BFF”.
3. A pocketbook of financial literacy definitions, steps on how to invest, and how rich people think.

🎨 Impressions

This book sounds like it was written by a finance influencer with its slang and cursing. Sounds sophomoric almost.

But it does sound like it was actually written by Vivian Tu, so I guess this authentic writing.

The first half was slow to get through. There’s some helpful bits on negotiation, networking, and salesmanship.

I find her background as the daughter of Chinese immigrants easy to relate to.

How I Discovered It

Mom introduced me to Vivan’s page, her podcast, and then bought this book for Ashlyn and I to read. I am the last one of us three to read it.

Who Should Read It?

Gen Z

20-somethings

Or even if you’re a financial pro like my mom

☘️ How the Book Changed Me

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• “I grew up in an immigrant Chinese home with two very loving but very frugal parents—where clipping coupons and reusing ziplock bags was the norm” (x).
• “You’ve got to improve and then prove that you’ve improved” (64).

✍️ My Top 3 Quotes