An informative read that doesn't assume everyone takes the "marriage and babies" path that society tries to force upon us. Nothing else like it out there!

Jay Zigmont's podcast is one of my favorite, and this book is basically all of his great advice in one place. He makes finances very simple and financial success feel very achievable. a large proportion of the population is childless/childfree and we need our own financial advice and help avoid following the standard life plan. Here it is!

As someone living the childfree life, I’ve often found financial advice a little off. Most books and resources assume you’re raising kids or plan to, and it can leave you wondering if personal finance is just about saving for braces, college funds, and family vacations. That’s why I was so intrigued by Jay Zigmont’s "The Childfree Guide to Life and Money." He dives into what it means to manage your finances when you’re living outside the “Standard Life Script.”

The book talks about about not just saving money but designing your dream life. Whether you’re a DINK (dual income, no kids), SINK (single income, no kids), or something in between, the focus here is on aligning your finances with your personal goals. Want to retire early? Travel the world? Buy a house—or maybe not? This book shows you how to make it all work.

It gets a little kitschy at times, like calling the rather basic financial framework the “No-Baby Steps.” (Sad trombone.) And one major caveat is that it’s definitely geared toward a U.S. audience, so buyer beware. And another is that Zigmont does plug his financial coaching services a bit, which may turn some readers off. But there is a lot of food for thought here--worth checking out!

Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for the opportunity to review a temporary digital ARC in exchange for an unbiased review.

I didn't come about this book with great expectations but now I am grateful to have received it in order to share my view on it.

It gave me a lot of things to think about, things I haven't considered before though I gave this situation quite a lot of my attention.

I can honestly say this is a book I will keep coming back to, I found a lot of great information and ways to plan for my next years. It's truly a book on adulting.

Along with the great mix of information I encountered here I appreciate greatly the many psychological insights the author brings up and the fact that he walks the talk, he knows exactly the place he is writing from and that, along with his teachings, is invaluable.

Attention Childfree Folks: A Financial must

Firstly I would like to shoutout that the author was so inclusive to acknowledge that regardless if you are childfree due to infertility, by choice or whatever the reasons are yours alone. Focusing on the impact that comes from not having children.

My review is based on the subjects of the book. I throughly enjoyed my choice to listen to the audiobook while reading the book. I enjoy the ability to highlight key points, tips and points to revisit. The narrator instantly became one of my top narrators with his inflection and realistic delivery.

Finances are tricky in general but when you break out of the societal norms our culture revolves around you find yourself without a blueprint to financially follow when you do not have children. This topic has such a gigantic gap in mass literature and financial literacy when compared to ‘traditional financial planning’ and life events. I found this book is also a great resource for those that are trying to grasp more of the concept and impacts for childfree people.

I received a free copy of this book from Jay Zigmont and Sourcebooks. I am voluntarily leaving a review. All opinions are my own.

I liked this and it has helped me already. So much financial planning is about saving for the next generation, which is not the case for us. He points out different areas to look at with money overall, including insurance, which I was able to apply right away during open enrollment this year. There were other areas that we have already worked on, but more to discuss with our current financial planner, and estate planner. Definitely recommend for childfree people!

As a childfree adult I appreciated the premise of this book and was excited to read it. However, I was dismayed to discover that the author has limited credentials in finance and was using this book to promote his business. There is absolutely a need for books on this topic, but since the author failed to present themselves as trustworthy, I was unable to take their advice at face value. I would not recommend this book.

thank you to netgalley for the e-arc. this was a good read for someone who wants no children and a lot of money. i'll admit i skimmed a lot to get the point but some ideas came across as useful for real life.

Certainly a different take on a personal finance position. I appreciated the different aspects that pertain to me personally. It goes into just enough depth and understanding to be intriguing and useful.

Not too much new information to gather from this read. It's fun but if you've read a financial tip book you have already read this one. Thank you for the eARC!

As a childfree by choice woman, I really appreciated this book and the guidance it provides to help me build a more secure financial future.
The one challenge I had is that it is clearly written for an American audience, and I am Canadian. Would love to see some adjustments made for an edition to be for Canadians.

I'm now going through the book again and making adjustments to my financial planning, adapting the guidance as needed for Canada.

Definitely would advise childfree or childless people to read this book.

Thanks to the publisher for an eARC; all opinions are my own.

This was helpful, not a ton of new information that I haven’t read elsewhere but it was nice to read from a perspective focused on childfree life.

It’s like this book was written specifically for me. This book spoke to me. It was filled with great advice and tips I didn’t think of. I will be using this as reference for years to come.

This was an incredibly well written book, filled with actionable advice and a great read. I've pre-ordered this book for my friends who are childfree and planning to stay that way.

This book just wasn't for me. I liked the premise and hoped for some good tips on how to budget, plan and invest as a single, but the book was very specific to the US and repeated itself in my chapters without really getting into specifics. Also, the author pushed his other projects a little too much for my taste, so it occasionally felt like he was actually selling his other services.

A useful book of advice for people who do not have or do not wish to have children. I tend to read here and there in the financial planning genre and so while there wasn't that much new for me to discover, this is great for a beginner. I will say that you will get the most out of it if you are from the same country as the authors, as they provide specialised information pertaining to their jurisdiction. This book will leave you with quite a few things to mull over regarding your finances, things that you may never have considered.

As a fellow childfree person by choice, I am constantly confused when it comes to things like savings and retirement. This book was easy to digest and not as daunting as I expected. I am happy to be able to use the information I gained from this to apply to my future!