Financial Feminist: Overcome the Patriarchy's Bullsh*t to Master Your Money and Build a Life You Love

An instant New York Times bestseller

From the renowned personal finance advocate and social media sensation behind Her First $100K comes a comprehensive guide that covers all aspects of money management—from debt management to investing and using your purchasing power wisely.

Tori Dunlap has always been adept at handling money. Even as a child, she observed her financially responsible parents meticulously balancing their checkbook each month and learned the value of saving by collecting pennies in an Altoids tin to purchase tickets for musicals. However, she soon realized that her financial upbringing was atypical, particularly among her female friends.

The disparity she observed led Tori to investigate the gender gap in financial literacy and wealth. She discovered that girls are far less likely to receive a well-rounded financial education, often learning only to curb their spending, while boys are taught about investing and are applauded for seeking wealth. As women enter adulthood, they face unwarranted stereotypes labeling them as frivolous spenders whose indulgences are blamed for the wealth divide. Moreover, during unforeseen events like a global pandemic, women are disproportionately affected by job cuts and experience greater challenges in re-entering the workforce. It is no surprise then that money becomes a source of anxiety and a barrier to equality for many of us.

But what if money didn't signify limitation, but instead represented choice? What if it granted you the freedom to embark on luxurious travel, leave toxic workplaces, donate to crucial causes, and retire early? What if it allowed you to live life on your own terms while making an impact on the world?

With the establishment of Her First $100K, Tori aimed to help women overcome the unique obstacles that hinder their financial independence. In "Financial Feminist," she distills the principles of her approach, which is devoid of shame and judgment, offering guidance on debt repayment, conscious spending based on personal values, saving without extreme frugality, and investing for a retirement spent lazing in Tulum.

Within the pages of this book, you'll discover:

• Exercises that shed light on your current relationship with money, helping you identify areas for improvement and providing guidance on making the necessary changes.
• Insight on setting investment goals and a three-step plan to achieve them.
• Strategies for acquiring the information needed to negotiate the financial compensation you deserve.

Filled with thought-provoking journaling prompts, explorations into unseen aspects of the financial landscape, and interviews with experts covering various financial topics—from predatory credit card companies to the racial wealth gap and the importance of making informed purchasing decisions— "Financial Feminist" is the ultimate guide to empowering your money to work harder for you, placing you in control of your financial destiny.