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The Black Girl's Guide to Financial Freedom: Build Wealth, Retire Early, and Live the Life of Your Dreams Paperback – September 18, 2021
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"A great roadmap to mastering your money - and learning a lot about yourself in the process.—Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach(R), author of the New York Times bestseller, Zero Debt: The Ultimate Guide to Financial Freedom
Are you tired of spinning your wheels following financial advice that leaves you feeling broker than before? Are you pulling your hair out trying to follow the complicated instructions offered by the gurus? In The Black Girl’s Guide to Financial Freedom, Paris Woods takes the guesswork out of wealth-building and presents a plan that anyone can follow.
Paris spent years working in education and wanted to find a way to build wealth without changing careers or taking the traditional real estate or business routes. This book is the result of years of research and practice that helped her find a simpler path. Through real-life stories coupled with clear and actionable advice, you will learn to:
- Build generational wealth
- Avoid common financial traps
- Earn your next degree debt-free
- Achieve financial independence and retire early
- Design a dream life you can start living today
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- Print length201 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateSeptember 18, 2021
- Dimensions5.5 x 0.46 x 8.5 inches
- ISBN-101737606607
- ISBN-13978-1737606604
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"Paris knows what it's like to struggle. Raised by a creative and resilient single mother who managed to raise 6 kids on a $40,000/year secretary's salary, she learned valuable financial lessons that she imparts in this book. With actionable advice on buying a car the smart way, going to college debt-free, investing, and achieving financial freedom via different paths, Paris's relatable guide will teach you how to build wealth and live life on your own terms."—Kristy Shen, co-author of Quit Like A Millionaire
"Creating financial freedom requires taking a slow cooker approach in a microwave world, as Paris Woods shows us. This book will teach you how to reframe your thoughts, build resistance and resilience, work through your numbers and take immediate action. It's a must-read for anyone who wants to learn the basics -- both in theory and in real-world application -- about how to move towards a life of financial freedom."—Paula Pant, host of the Afford Anything podcast
"What makes this book stand out among the vast library of financial self-help coaching karma is the author's very personal and compelling experience, and her ability to frame that experience in a larger social context. Like any good coach she is relentlessly optimistic, but goes deeper to see a larger context. Her aim is to give not only encouragement and advice but perspective, to protect you from - and help you to overcome - your own biases or naivete. And she succeeds. Paris Woods has made a valuable addition to the vast collection of advice that's out there."—Rachel Siegel CFA, author, Personal Finance, v 3.1 (Flatworld, 2020 [2010])
"Paris's personal financial stories are relatable and her journey from debt to financial freedom is inspiring for women of any age."—Kiersten Saunders, co-creator of rich & REGULAR
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- Publisher : Freedom Unlimited LLC (September 18, 2021)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 201 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1737606607
- ISBN-13 : 978-1737606604
- Item Weight : 8.3 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.46 x 8.5 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #6,021 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #5 in Women & Business (Books)
- #39 in Budgeting & Money Management (Books)
- #54 in Introduction to Investing
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About the author
Paris Woods, Ed.D., is an author, philanthropist, nonprofit founder, and education leader who has been featured in Ebony Magazine, NPR, Gambit's 40 under 40, and received numerous awards and media recognition for her work.
Dr. Woods is a first-generation college graduate of Harvard University and a lifelong educator, having worked at some of the country’s top institutions. The daughter of a wise mother who encouraged her to venture out into the world and make “new mistakes,” Dr. Woods learned the hard way how to manage her finances and achieve financial freedom. Through years of trial and error and the guidance of numerous FIRE (financial independence, retire early) experts, Dr. Woods landed on some simple principles that completely turned things around for her financially and in life.
Dr. Woods's debut book, The Black Girl’s Guide to Financial Freedom, teaches readers how to win financially while living a life they love. Writing with the heart of a teacher, Dr. Woods breaks down seemingly complex financial topics into simple and actionable advice anyone can follow.
Dr. Woods has enjoyed numerous opportunities to help families with their personal finances, including through her work as a college financial aid officer and as an IRS-certified tax preparer. Dr. Woods earned her bachelor’s degree from Harvard College, her master’s degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and her doctorate from the University of Texas at Austin.
Website: http://pariswoods.com
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Customers find the book informative and helpful. They describe it as an easy, engaging read that provides practical knowledge and ideas. Readers appreciate the straightforward advice and how-to worksheets. The book is considered a valuable resource for young women of all ages. They appreciate the realistic and relatable vignettes from the author's own financial journey.
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Customers find the book informative and helpful, providing practical knowledge and ideas. They say it teaches them things they should've known and serves as a reminder of what to do and not do to stay away from get-rich-quick schemes. The advice is needed in life and can help them achieve their goals.
"I love everything about it gives good advice about financial" Read more
"...Yet this book was engaging. She uses examples from her own experiences to show how someone can get into debt and how to get out...." Read more
"I absolutely loved reading this book, it taught me things that I should’ve known to put into action years ago...." Read more
"I really love my book , it’s actually helping me with a lot financially." Read more
Customers appreciate the book's readability. They find it easy to understand and engaging, with solid information and simple yet powerful suggestions. The author is clear and straightforward, providing straightforward advice. The how-to worksheets help readers write down their goals, plans, budgets, and expenses for a visual understanding.
"...You could write down your goals, plan, your budget & expenses to get a visual on how to get financially free...." Read more
"love the book! the author is clear and straight to the point; wish I had had this book in my twenties...." Read more
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Customers find the book provides valuable financial advice. They say it helps them avoid making financial mistakes that can cost them thousands of dollars. The book offers ways to become financially free, including starting early, investing consistently, and avoiding overspending. It also helps them build wealth and understand money better.
"The authors advice on how to handle debt, and avoid it as much as possible stuck with me...." Read more
"...Men and women of any color can learn sound financial advice from this woman...." Read more
"...The key: Start early, invest consistently, avoid overspending and learn as you go. She shows how it’s done with great storytelling...." Read more
"This book is good if you are new to saving money. I’m an OG and trying to dip my foot back into saving and I find myself getting bored with it...." Read more
Customers find the book useful for young women and young adults. They also say it's a great resource for black women of all ages.
"...So yes this book is great for younger women ; but many women in their late 20’s and 30’s may need this info if it wasn’t taught to them . So yes...." Read more
"I love this book and how the author addresses all ages. She makes it clear that it’s never too late to start investing in your future...." Read more
"...(By the way the book targets black young women, which is great, but any investing novice could learn from it.)" Read more
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Customers find the book easy to read and relatable. They appreciate the advice to start early and being consistent, and consider it a great place to start if you're wanting to get started on planning.
"...The key: Start early, invest consistently, avoid overspending and learn as you go. She shows how it’s done with great storytelling...." Read more
"This is a great place to start if you're wanting to get started on planning for financial independence...." Read more
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Customers find the book's pacing good. It gets to the point and is realistic. The author provides relatable vignettes from her own financial journey.
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"...Great job Paris." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2024I love everything about it gives good advice about financial
- Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2024The first thing I’ll say is that Paris Woods is great at making potentially difficult information easy to understand. Many people may feel their eyes glaze over when they hear words related to finance or debt or investing. Yet this book was engaging. She uses examples from her own experiences to show how someone can get into debt and how to get out. In sharing examples, she proves that the journey of financial freedom isn’t a ‘one size fits all’. She also shares useful resources for the methods she used. But I think the best thing about this guide is that she shares actual tips/techniques without judgement.
I look forward to implementing a few of these strategies and living a life of freedom.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2024I absolutely loved reading this book, it taught me things that I should’ve known to put into action years ago. I love the fact that there’s space to write in it as well. You could write down your goals, plan, your budget & expenses to get a visual on how to get financially free.
If it’s one thing, this book was very personable, very real. I felt like Paris was talking to me directly giving me all the tea on a different way to life with money.
I’d definitely recommend anyone to read this book. She also recommends other books as well that helped her along the journey to financial freedom.
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful readI absolutely loved reading this book, it taught me things that I should’ve known to put into action years ago. I love the fact that there’s space to write in it as well. You could write down your goals, plan, your budget & expenses to get a visual on how to get financially free.
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2024
If it’s one thing, this book was very personable, very real. I felt like Paris was talking to me directly giving me all the tea on a different way to life with money.
I’d definitely recommend anyone to read this book. She also recommends other books as well that helped her along the journey to financial freedom.
Images in this review - Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2024The authors advice on how to handle debt, and avoid it as much as possible stuck with me. A life of financial freedom is possible, if you take the steps needed to achieve it!
- Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2024I really love my book , it’s actually helping me with a lot financially.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2024I think the book was very informational where it allows you to explore more of the concepts and facilitate the initiation of a financial journey. I think as reader who is becoming financially literate it is important to find a diet for my lift style because not all of the tips were applicable.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2024Love this
- Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2024I chose 5 stars because of how practically the advice can be applied. I would probably do 4.5 if I could simply because the approach of debt elimination honestly is challenging for me and maybe that is a personal problem. I think it is a great suggestion but maybe not as easy to do at first as the book suggests. Paris makes it clear she had to cut and work to do so, but even so it is a hefty primary suggestion. However as you read the rest of the book I begin to understand her reasoning for doing so. So full circle read I suppose. I like how quick the read is which allows readers to work and apply and not spend all their time inside of the book— though reading is important of course. I recommend this book to everyone especially Black women and girls obviously. Information like this is less practically given to marginalized communities like ours. However this valuable information should be readily available to everyone. Especially young people about to begin their financial journeys for the first time ever. Awesome job, Ms.Woods. Thank you for challenging and inspiring.
Top reviews from other countries
- PAULA ANN RIOT PRODUCTIONSReviewed in Canada on December 23, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Very educational! Very well written:)
I learned so much about the American educational resources available to citizens.
Very helpful, even though I am Canadian 👌😊
It was very well written and educational...more Black students should read this in high school...start preparing for College/University early.
Knowledge is power...only if you use it!
- MichelleReviewed in the United Kingdom on August 1, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Well Written Financial Advice
I thoroughly enjoyed the book. Paris writes in such an engaging and relatable way. Her financial advice is amazing and her real life stories highlight her expertise and wisdom. I have put her financial strategies into practice and I will recommend her book to others. Fantastic read.