How To Be Richer, Smarter, And Better-Looking Than Your Parents (2012) - Plot & Excerpts
This book has me torn. I grabbed it to read mostly because a) financial advice is never a bad thing (as long as you can recognize the good from the bad) and b) because someone who looks as smarmy on the cover than has the audacity to title his book as such has to at least be good for a laugh. And it was - but mostly because Zac writes how I talk (with a large amount of sarcasm, disdain and assumption that others are stupid). But there lies the problem - this book was written for stupid people, but not in a language they can understand. I learned pretty much zero from this book - I have no debt, have a sizable sum in both my savings and chequings, and do not make car payments. My goals for my financial future involve either buying a house or pursuing a masters degree - the house I'll mortgage, but the degree would be paid in cash. I have friends I want to recommend the book to - but would they get it? Or would they think Zac was serious when he states that calling creditors to renegotiate interests rates should not be undertaken while sober?It's great for complete morons in the money arena. But as long as they understand written sarcasm and disdain when they see it. And that they understand Zac isn't making fun of them (well, maybe a little), but simply trying to help them see the better path. If you pay your credit card bills each month, have enough savings to float your you broke your leg and couldn't work for a couple months - you probably don't need this book. However, if you graduated with an English degree, but don't want to teach, and have decided to go back to school because that means you don't have to start paying off your student loans, but somehow still manage to get bottle service with your Amex while working part time at McDonalds...read it. It will hopefully be a gateway into more useful financial books. It's always great when you read a financial book and realize you're doing at least some things right. This was a nice easy read with solid and understandable advice, and this is coming from a former English major, who at times when there's too much money/math, I'll just automatically tune out. At times I thought he quoted too many other sources and should've just stuck to his advice rather than seeking validation or disagreeing with other financial gurus, but I get what he was doing. Overall, I liked his sarcastic tone and sound money sense.
What do You think about How To Be Richer, Smarter, And Better-Looking Than Your Parents (2012)?
And my mom sent it to me.Looking for advice on a good personal finance book. Anyone?
—jstall1227
Funny and smart. Helped me a lot. One to read every couple years to stay on track.
—Incredible
Good financial book for a young adult or college graduate.
—sese
So far I am very impressed....def got my attention!
—mickybew
