Get Good with Money

Ten Simple Steps to Becoming Financially Whole

by Tiffany Aliche

4.8(5,768 ratings)

10 min read

Brief overview

This book shares ten practical steps to build a strong financial foundation. You’ll learn how to manage everything from budgeting to wealth creation in a way that feels approachable and sustainable. By following the guidance within these pages, you can create a more confident future and strengthen every part of your financial life.

Introduction

We all yearn for financial peace of mind, but many of us feel overwhelmed by day-to-day expenses, looming bills, or the uncertainty of unexpected life events. This book offers a roadmap toward what it calls “financial wholeness,” a baseline of security that comes from coordinating each essential area of your money life.

Unlike quick-fix promises, the approach here focuses on building steady, realistic habits. You’ll learn how to better understand your relationship with money, curb financial anxieties, and celebrate the progress you make—no matter how small the initial step.

Whether you’re just starting out, or you’ve been on this path before, each of the ten steps provides clear suggestions to guide you. Consider this an invitation to learn, adapt, and gently stretch beyond past limitations. True financial wholeness can bring more stability into every part of your life.

Money Mindset

Before you dive into budgets and investments, it’s crucial to recognize how your upbringing and experiences shape your behaviors around money. Many of us absorb beliefs from our families that influence spending patterns and hold us back from progress.

Practicing self-awareness helps loosen unhealthy habits. Begin by jotting down your early financial memories, both good and bad. Did you see loved ones argue about money or hide spending decisions? Reviewing these memories can clarify the silent rules you might be following as an adult.

Another mindset shift involves gratitude and possibility. Yes, you may have made mistakes or feel nervous. That’s normal. You can push through shame by focusing on the fact that your past does not define your future. Whether you need baby steps or a bold overhaul, your mindset is the compass pointing the way.

Recognizing emotional triggers around money is the first step toward reshaping them for long-term success.

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What is Get Good with Money about?

In "Get Good with Money: Ten Simple Steps to Becoming Financially Whole," Tiffany Aliche shares an engaging, informative guide that breaks down the complexities of personal finance into manageable, relatable steps. This book invites readers to transform their financial mindset through practical strategies that are approachable for everyone, regardless of their background. The essential message is that financial security is achievable and empowering, about mastering budgeting, building wealth, and safeguarding your future.

At its core, "Get Good with Money" emphasizes financial wholeness, a concept that integrates budgeting, savings, debt elimination, credit improvement, and long-term investment into a cohesive plan. As Aliche recounts her own journey from financial turmoil to stability, she demonstrates with empathy and clarity how these ten steps can change lives. With humor and wisdom, each chapter provides insights and actionable advice, reinforcing that financial peace is not a distant dream—it's within reach for anyone willing to apply these straightforward steps.

Why does this book matter? Amid economic uncertainty, Aliche delivers a refreshing dose of optimism. Her wealth of experience as "The Budgetnista" shines through, providing readers with the tools they need not only to survive financially but to thrive. By demystifying money management and encouraging a positive financial mindset, "Get Good with Money" offers both a map and a compass for anyone seeking to improve their financial health.

Review of Get Good with Money

"Get Good with Money" by Tiffany Aliche is a transformative guide that takes the complexity out of financial planning and turns it into an engaging, practical journey. The book's strength lies in its ability to simplify money management, integrating Aliche's personal experiences with actionable steps that readers can start applying immediately.

One of the key strengths of "Get Good with Money" is its focus on positive mindset transformation. Aliche encourages readers to shift their perspective from dread to empowerment, fostering lifelong habits that resonate with the reader's personal financial goals. The prose is refreshingly accessible, taking the often daunting world of finance and making it relatable and manageable.

By including relatable anecdotes and offering practical applications of budgeting, saving, and investment strategies, Aliche's book stands out as a must-read for those overwhelmed by financial jargon or hesitant to take the first step. Recommended for those who find financial discussions intimidating, this book redefines the path to financial literacy by making it open and achievable for all.

If you're seeking a comprehensive, easy-to-follow plan to enhance your financial future, "Get Good with Money" provides the foundations for a secure and prosperous journey.

Who should read Get Good with Money?

Aspiring personal finance enthusiasts seeking a clear, approachable guide to money management.
Young professionals navigating their first major financial decisions and wanting a structured plan.
Individuals seeking to overcome debt and improve their credit score through actionable strategies.
Parents and families aiming to secure a financial future for their children through effective budgeting and savings.
Seasoned savers wanting to refine their money habits with a fresh perspective on building wealth.

About the author

Tiffany Aliche, known as "The Budgetnista," is America's favorite personal financial educator. She is a New York Times bestselling author with over 10 years of experience as a preschool teacher, which defined her purpose in financial education. Through her company, The Budgetnista, she has helped over two million women worldwide save more than $350 million and pay off over $200 million in debt. She is also the co-host of the Webby Award-winning podcast "Brown Ambition" and has been featured on numerous media outlets including Good Morning America, the TODAY show, and The New York Times.