Rachel Cruze

I thought the book was a great approach. If you're familiar with Dave Ramsey's teachings, it's not a huge departure or anything, however Rachel definitely has her own voice and style. But I think it's great timing against our culture. There is so much comparison going on between everyone, and especially with the rise of social media - and of course you only see one side of this. Everyone shows off their new stuff, vacations, etc, but you don't see any debt which may be piling in the show more background or any other downsides. She delves into these things, combining both her personal experience as well as referencing other works and studies. Overall it's just a great reminder of the need to keep the comparisons in check and to get serious in taking control of your own life, rather than the need to worry about how everyone else is doing.

It doesn't quite reach the level of other books such as Total Money Makeover, so I give 4 rather than 5 stars, but for those who are trying to get their financial life together, and especially those who struggle with comparisons to others (which includes all of us at one time or another), I would definitely recommend!

(I received an advance copy of the book in exchange for an honest review, but my opinion is my own...) show less

I shoulda done more research on this one. Didn't know she was Dave Ramsey's daughter. But, once I figured that out, I just breezed through the middle. The first section on comparisons and the chapters on giving were great. But the others were pretty much just repeats (and sounded remarkably like Ramsey, anyway).

Great first read from this author - heading back now to read the previous book. I have watched a number of the videos that support this author but found the book a great read. Felt a little bit dated but I think 2020 changed a lot in the personal finance world. Good first read in this space

The book was just a bunch of questions and answers, and the DVD was a bit dry, but kept my attention. There was a lot of good information in both, so I'd definitely recommend parents and teens go through them together.