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Budgeting
Broke Millennial
by Erin Lowry
A no-judgment guide to getting your finances together for the first time. Erin Lowry meets young people exactly where they are — anxious, confused, and avoiding their bank account — and walks them through the basics without condescension. The best first personal finance book for anyone who finds money overwhelming.
Key Takeaways
- →Understanding your 'money story' — where your financial behaviors come from — is the first step
- →You don't need to be perfect; you need to be consistent
- →Automating your finances removes willpower from the equation
- →Credit cards aren't the enemy — misunderstanding them is
- →Start before you feel ready; waiting for the perfect moment is how people lose decades