"Money Out Loud belongs in every classroom, every new grad gift list, and in my opinion, every bookshelf no matter your age. Berna has a way of breaking down financial concepts that speaks to the inner kid and grown-up in all of us. You'll definitely want to buy two copies: One for someone you want to inspire, and one for yourself, so you can start (or restart) your financial journey together." — Tiffany Aliche, New York Times bestselling author of Get Good With Money
"Berna Anat has captured the humanity of personal finance, proving that money doesn't have to be a heartless and dusty affair. This book will speak to a new generation of wealth builders, including those who belong to communities of color that have long been ignored by the financial industry." — Delyanne Barros, host of CNN’s Diversifying
"Berna Anat is everybody's fun, money savvy auntie, helping you shake your imposter syndrome and hype yourself up. A true supporter of women and BIPOC, she blends sass with savings, and charisma with career, to help make money fun again." — Vivian Tu, Founder and CEO of Your Rich BFF
"Money Out Loud has an answer to every question a beginner has wondered about money, and how to use it to make a better life and world.” — Nayda Okamoto, cofounder of August and author of Period Power
"An empowering guide to financial literacy that goes beyond budgeting to exploring the unspoken stories about money: shame, trauma, inequities, and more. With compassion and ample humor, Anat offers a pathway to rewrite our money stories and ultimately heal our relationship to money." — Michelle MiJung Kim, award-winning author of The Wake Up: Closing the Gap Between Good Intentions and Real Change.
"A reassuring guide to financial literacy, including reducing anxiety, getting out of debt, saving, and perhaps even changing the world. An outstanding personal finance book that reads like a fun conversation with a smart friend." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"In addition to covering the basics (financial habits, aka “Your Money Story," budgeting, bank accounts, savings, debt, credit, student loans, investing, and financial activism), [Anat] explores topics not often mentioned in other finance books, such as the financial impact of systemic inequity that exists for Black and brown folks, advice for the undocumented, mutual aid funds, land tax, and socially responsible investing. A refreshing, honest, useful tell-it-like-it-is financial guide." — Booklist (starred review)
★ 2023-01-25
A reassuring guide to financial literacy, including reducing anxiety, getting out of debt, saving, and perhaps even changing the world.
The author of this empowering resource grew up as the daughter of immigrants from the Philippines with limited financial means and was the first in her family to attend college. Anat explains that she had little financial knowledge and carried a lot of shame around the state of her finances, so she undertook a course of self-study to unlock the secrets of money management. This book is the result of her hard-earned knowledge: She not only became debt-free, but even amassed enough savings to stop working for a year and travel. Chapters on budgeting, bank accounts, taxes, credit cards, student loans, and investing convey crucial information in clear prose that is also engaging, using the latest slang and pop-culture references. Advice from experts is included in the form of chatty exchanges in text bubbles. Before diving into the nuts and bolts, the author invites readers to spend time reflecting on what she calls their Money Story—an important step in unpacking the deeper feelings that drive money-related behaviors. The last chapter focuses on ethical choices regarding spending and donating. The book simplifies complex matters so that actionable steps genuinely feel possible. Valuably, it also focuses on the specific questions and concerns of marginalized communities. Final art not seen.
An outstanding personal finance book that reads like a fun conversation with a smart friend. (glossary) (Nonfiction. 13-18)
