Key Takeaway
Your twenties and thirties are the most important financial decade of your life because of compound interest. Start investing now — even small amounts — pay down high-interest debt first, and build the habits that compound into security over time.
The Review
Beth Kobliner's Get a Financial Life has been the go-to personal finance guide for twentysomethings for three decades. The fully revised edition covers student loans, health insurance under the ACA, investing through robo-advisors, and the gig economy — the actual financial landscape young adults navigate today. Kobliner was a member of the President's Advisory Council on Financial Capability, and her advice is practical, research-backed, and delivered without condescension.
Book Details
Get a Financial Life by Beth Kobliner
Published
1996
Pages
352
Rating
4.4/5
Copies Sold
500,000+
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