Get Good with Money - by Tiffany the Budgetnista Aliche (Hardcover) (2024)

About the Book

"Introducing the powerful idea of striving for financial wholeness instead of early retirement or millionaire status, Get Good with Money guides us through the ten short-term steps that lead to long-term security. From the simple (best practices for budgeting and saving) to the more sophisticated (investing, taking charge of your credit score, and calculating your insurance needs), Tiffany Aliche shares memorable stories, actionable lists and worksheets, and a you-got-this attitude, ensuring that we can build a solid foundation for a life that's rich in every way"--

Book Synopsis

NEW YORK TIMES, WALL STREET JOURNAL, AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER - A ten-step plan for finding peace, safety, and harmony with your money--no matter how big or small your goals and no matter how rocky the market might be--by the inspiring and savvy "Budgetnista."

"No matter where you stand in your money journey, Get Good with Money has a lesson or two for you!"--Erin Lowry, bestselling author of the Broke Millennial series

Tiffany Aliche was a successful pre-school teacher with a healthy nest egg when a recession and advice from a shady advisor put her out of a job and into a huge financial hole. As she began to chart the path to her own financial rescue, the outline of her ten-step formula for attaining both financial security and peace of mind began to take shape. These principles have now helped more than one million women worldwide save and pay off millions in debt, and begin planning for a richer life.

Revealing this practical ten-step process for the first time in its entirety, Get Good with Money introduces the powerful concept of building wealth through financial wholeness a realistic, achievable, and energizing alternative to get-rich-quick and over-complicated money management systems. With helpful checklists, worksheets, a tool kit of resources, and advanced advice from experts who Tiffany herself relies on (her "Budgetnista Boosters"), Get Good with Money gets crystal clear on the short-term actions that lead to long-term goals, including:

- A simple technique to determine your baseline or "noodle budget," examine and systemize your expenses, and lay out a plan that allows you to say yes to your dreams.
- An assessment tool that helps you understand whether you have a "don't make enough" problem or a "spend too much" issue--as well as ways to fix both.
- Best practices for saving for a rainy day (aka job loss), a big-ticket item (a house, a trip, a car), and money that can be invested for your future.
- Detailed advice and action steps for taking charge of your credit score, maximizing bill-paying automation, savings and investing, and calculating your life, disability, and property insurance needs.
- Ways to protect your beneficiaries' future, and ensure that your financial wishes will stand the test of time.

An invaluable guide to cultivating good financial habits and making your money work for you, Get Good with Money will help you build a solid foundation for your life (and legacy) that's rich in every way.

Review Quotes

"There are moments when you see someone aligned with their true calling and that is Tiffany Aliche as The Budgetnista. Aliche can take the most complex of money concepts and distill them into something relatable and understandable. No matter where you stand in your money journey, Get Good with Money has a lesson or two for you!"--Erin Lowry, bestselling author of the Broke Millennial series

"Get Good with Money helps you put all the pieces of your financial life together without making you feel overwhelmed or ashamed about your circ*mstances. Whether you need to budget better, slash debt, and save more money or learn to invest, boost your net worth, and build wealth, Tiffany Aliche offers great advice to let you know you can do this, sis!"--Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach, New York Times bestselling author of Zero Debt: The Ultimate Guide to Financial Freedom

"Tiffany Aliche is better than a financial expert--she's an actual teacher. She'll take you by the hand and walk you through the ten steps to help you 'get good with money' and she'll do it with candor and without judgment. I'm a fan!"--Jean Chatzky, New York Times bestselling author

"I'm so inspired by Tiffany Aliche's own story of digging out of deep debt and building back her credit and her cash flow. Get Good with Money will soon have you believing in your own ability to set yourself up for a life that's rich in every way."--Farnoosh Torabi, financial expert, author of You're So Money, and host of So Money podcast

"Aliche's guidance shines in the practical, spirited advice . . . [Her] can-do attitude makes this an excellent primer for anyone looking to improve their financial picture."--Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Tiffany Aliche, aka The Budgetnista, is an award-winning financial educator who has transformed the lives of over one million women worldwide. She regularly appears as a financial expert on The Real daytime talk show, and co-hosts a top-ranked financial podcast, Brown Ambition. Tiffany also co-founded an online school, the Live Richer Academy, which teaches women worldwide how to take their finances to the next level and achieve their personal goals. In 2019, Tiffany partnered with New Jersey Assemblywoman Angela V. McKnight to write a bill that was later signed into law, which mandated financial education to be integrated into all middle schools in New Jersey. In 2021 she was nominated for an NAACP Image Award. Tiffany has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Fast Company, Reader's Digest, USA Today, Cosmopolitan, InStyle, Forbes, Redbook, Black Enterprise and U.S. News & World Report and has been on the Today show, Good Morning America, CNN, OWN and CBS. Tiffany currently lives in New Jersey with her husband and stepdaughter.

Get Good with Money - by Tiffany the Budgetnista Aliche (Hardcover) (2024)

FAQs

How to get good with your money? ›

Here are some simple yet effective tips for learning how to be good with your money.
  1. Write down your financial goals. ...
  2. Start saving early and consistently. ...
  3. Create a budget. ...
  4. Minimize high-interest debt. ...
  5. Check your accounts daily. ...
  6. Implement the 24-hour rule. ...
  7. Learn about money from experts.
Apr 10, 2024

Who is the author of Get Good with Money? ›

Tiffany the Budgetnista Aliche is America's favorite personal finance educator! She is also author of New York Times bestselling book, Get Good with Money.

What does it mean to be financially whole? ›

Being financially whole means that ten fundamental areas of your financial life are in working order and you have a realistic picture of where you are on the path to reaching your wildest dreams. You can achieve this state regardless of your current income, savings, debt, or credit score!

What does it mean to be good with money? ›

It means: Living within your means. Paying your bills on time. Having a nest egg for emergencies. Saving enough during your working years to fund your retirement.

What is the 50 30 20 rule? ›

The 50-30-20 rule recommends putting 50% of your money toward needs, 30% toward wants, and 20% toward savings. The savings category also includes money you will need to realize your future goals. Let's take a closer look at each category.

How can I attract money fast? ›

How To Attract Money?
  1. Belief In Your Ability To Attract Money. ...
  2. Take Consistent Action. ...
  3. Create A Positive Mindset Around Money. ...
  4. Visualize Your Desired Outcomes. ...
  5. Give More Than You Receive. ...
  6. Be Grateful For What You Have. ...
  7. Take Risks. ...
  8. Network And Connect With Others.

What do you call someone who is careful with money? ›

Some common synonyms of frugal are economical, sparing, and thrifty. While all these words mean "careful in the use of one's money or resources," frugal implies absence of luxury and simplicity of lifestyle.

What do you call someone who is good with money? ›

What is another word for careful with money?
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Who is the host of how do you be good with money? ›

Eoin McGee is the founder of Prosperous Financial Services and the host of RTÉ's How to Be Good with Money.

At what age should you be financially stable? ›

At what age should you be financially stable? Financial stability is more about maintaining control over your finances rather than hitting numbers at a specific age. However, aiming to attain stability by your late 20s to early 30s can be beneficial, allowing time for savings, debt reduction and investments.

How do I build myself financially? ›

  1. Set Life Goals.
  2. Make a Monthly Budget.
  3. Pay off Credit Cards in Full.
  4. Create Automatic Savings.
  5. Start Investing Now.
  6. Watch Your Credit Score.
  7. Negotiate for Goods and Services.
  8. Get Educated on Financial Issues.

What salary is considered financially stable? ›

The median household income in the U.S. is just under $75,000, so it makes sense that the largest proportion of those surveyed (45%) said that it's possible to be financially stable by earning between $50,000 and $100,000 a year.

Why money is good in the Bible? ›

Biblical teachings on money emphasize our need to steward it wisely and never let it become more important than it is. We are encouraged to love God and people, never money. Money should be used as a tool to help the less fortunate and to spread the message of Jesus to people who haven't heard.

What does it mean to be good at finances? ›

People who are good with money know exactly how much they need to get by each month. They know what it takes to cover their mortgage, bills and other unavoidable expenses. They know how much they need to save for the future and invest for retirement. Everything above this number is a bonus.

What is money spiritually? ›

We placed money squarely in the spiritual realm because money represents a token of participation in the economy. We learned that money is both God's way of rewarding us for serving his other children and of motivating us to do so.

How can I improve my money skills? ›

7 Money Management Tips to Improve Your Finances
  1. Track your spending to improve your finances. ...
  2. Create a realistic monthly budget. ...
  3. Build up your savings—even if it takes time. ...
  4. Pay your bills on time every month. ...
  5. Cut back on recurring charges. ...
  6. Save up cash to afford big purchases. ...
  7. Start an investment strategy.
Jun 27, 2023

How can I spend my money better? ›

In this article:
  1. Create and Stick to a Budget.
  2. Prioritize Needs Over Wants.
  3. Use Your Credit Card—but Pay It Off Each Month.
  4. Know Your Values—and Your Triggers.
  5. Reduce Spending Where It Makes Sense.
  6. Consider Long-Term Costs.
  7. Limit Your Payment Options.
Mar 23, 2024

What is the smartest thing to do with money? ›

Pay off debt

One of the best things you can do for your finances is to pay off all of your debt. To get started, focus on your most expensive debt—the credit cards and loans that charge you the highest interest. Once you have paid off all of these debts, focus on paying off your mortgage.

How to succeed with money? ›

  1. Choose Carefully.
  2. Invest In Yourself.
  3. Plan Your Spending.
  4. Save, Save More, and. Keep Saving.
  5. Put Yourself on a Budget.
  6. Learn to Invest.
  7. Credit Can Be Your Friend. or Enemy.
  8. Nothing is Ever Free.

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