Simplify Your Financial Life

This is an easy book to read with short chapters focusing on financial tips from the author. I loved reading this because I have been asking myself how I can save more and in reading this I learned that I need to track my spending as well, so I'd love to practice that first.
Thanks Netgalley for the eARC.

What I liked best about this book was the short chapters. I think that was most helpful to me. There were some great tips. I will really use this for future reference.

I enjoyed this book it gave me a few ideas on things i can do to help me save a bit more money. i enjoy books on minimalism and simple living i have been doing both for years and its nice to know that dawn starks also practises both. thank you to netgalley for allowing me to read and review this book i enjoyed it and will look for more work by the author.

This is a simple to read, well structured book on personal financial planning.
It's strength is its rawness.
It does not throw mind boggling data and financial jargon. In stead it provides small chapters on most important guidelines for managing personal finance.
So naturally it is a easy to read and useful at same time.
It emphasizes time tested wisdom that money saved is equal to money earned.
It guides about emergency funds, investment and removing debt. It has special focus on retirement plan.
One weakness is that a little more depth was required for little knowledgeable readers who already have vast knowledge of financial terms and procedures.
For starters it is a very good book.
Thanks netgalley and publisher for review copy.

Starks has included general procedures in an easy-to-follow format that takes you from the beginning steps of how to get your financial data organized followed by chapters on philosophy, building systems, budgeting, watching your spending and getting out of debt, simplifying saving and investing, money and kids, general tax suggestions, retirement, and "bigger moves."

While Starks doesn't get into details about money management, she does include a booklist with recommended titles with specific information, including the excellent Your Money or Your Life and a list of other titles on downsizing.

This is an excellent book for anyone who needs a little shove in getting their finances in order and while some ideas may "no brainers." (don't accrue credit card debt, don't go to the grocery store without a list), it's always good to be reminded of these kinds of practices. Starks also has helpful documents available on her website for tracking and noting important information.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the advance digital reading copy.

The author makes it clear that financial management is not easy by any means. But she also reiterates it is nothing that you cannot do. All you need to do is commit yourself to do the hard work that is needed to put your money matters in oder.

The early chapters or tips encourage you to begin looking at your financial papers. Most of us are deterred by the numbers and the jargon that comes with suggestions online. Moreover, most information available is usually about advanced money-making and wealth increasing strategies.

However, this book is about knowing how to manage the money needed for your day-to-day living and how to save today to build a secure future. There is no easy way to building wealth and the author makes it clear early on.

If you are looking to define your financial goals and start anew with putting you financial affairs in order, this book is the right place to start.

From how to organize papers related to your financial life, how to monitors your income and spending, and how to plan ahead – the author has simple answers to everything.

In Summary, if you have never balanced books or have no clue where your money goes even if you earn a good salary, follow everything the author suggests and you will have a well-balanced financial life within six months.

I'm not going to lie - I'm a big fan of personal finance books. I've always been interested in learning more about managing your budgets, planning for the future and organizing your financial life in the simplest way possible.
For me, this includes carefully planning my monthly budget in my bullet journal, using my credit card carefully, and checking every time I go grocery shopping so I don't overspend - and reading financial management books.
So when I got an ARC of Simplify Your Financial Life: 104 Easy Tips for Creating the Abundant Future You Desire, by Dawn G. Starks, I didn't hesitate one second before sitting down in my comfy armchair and reading it intensely. And I'm really happy that I did so !

"Do yourself a favor and don't bury your head in the sand. Be brave and face your financial difficulties head-on."

This is a very useful book separated in clear themes and chapters, with a ton of pertinent tips for every situation you could possibly be in. It gives you the basics of financial planning, then goes into some more details on investments, retirement funds, and savings. The information is concise and to the point, and I liked the minimalist ideals to streamline your financial planning and make it as simple as possible.

I do think this is very focused on the American perspective of personal finance, as a lot of other cultures don't have the same habits towards credit cards mortgage and student loans as the US, and the American continent as a whole.

Nevertheless, for the people it's geared towards, this is an excellent book to have ! I would definitely recommend it to people who are struggling a bit with how best to manage their money, make their budget, or who aren't sure how to use their credit card in the best possible way.

Simplify your Financial Life was a fast paced easy to read book. I really liked how the chapters were super short and gave you easy to do tasks. Yes you might know a lot of this already but reading it again is a reminder to put it into practice in your life. The Simplify your Files chapter was eye opening as I hate to file papers myself and usually save it for when the file folder is too full so it needs to be filed. This might be a new option to consider. Thank you for making the chapters easy to digest and understand. I was given an early copy to read from NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.