About the Author
Acknowledgements
You are in the right place
How to use this book
Introduction
My Story
Part I The Start
Your what and your why
Chapter 1 Your Mindset
Let go of your money mistakes
Dream big — affirm yourself to being wealthy
Shift your circle of influence
Meet Latoya Scott
Chapter 2 Get Organized
Get your records in order
Track your spending
Identify your bad money habits
Know your net worth
Define your values
Set your goals
Meet Molly Stillman
Part II The Plan
Chapter 3 Budgeting
Budgeting 101 – the basics
Budgeting styles
Rewarding yourself
Budgeting on an inconsistent income
Budgeting as a couple
The save yourself fund — your emergency savings
My story: How I saved over $100,000 in three years
Chapter 4 Debt and loans
Let’s talk about debt… because it sucks
Student loans…Facts & basics
Meet Melisa Boutin
Where to start with your student loans
Ideas to pay off your debt fast
Meet Naseema McElroy
Saving and paying off debt
Cashback & rewards credit cards
Meet Monica Louie
Chapter 5 Investing
Investing 101
Meet Adeola Omole
Investing for retirement
How to start investing
Meet Brittney Knies
PART III The Necessary
Chapter 6 Credit
Credit 101
Credit Scores
Busting credit myths
Chapter 7 Protecting yourself
Protecting yourself
Recession-proofing your finances
Compromised information
Chapter 8 Making more money
Negotiating to win
Side hustles
Chapter 9 Key financial actions
Key financial actions
In closing
Index
