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Young, Dumb and Financially Independent: What school didn't teach you about money Paperback – 18 June 2024
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If you’re young, dumb, and broke – or at least, two of those – I’m writing with you in mind.
Chances are, plenty of people have already said to you that money makes the world go round. I’ll guess that you’ve also been told, pretty relentlessly, to work hard and get that bread. And to always make sure to save something for a rainy day. Although, let’s not forget: money doesn’t grow on trees – and a penny earned is a penny saved. But wait... aren’t the best things in life free?
You probably hear these sayings as frequently as the words please and thank you. But what do you actually know about money and how to manage it? Not rhetorical – try answering imaginary me.
If you’re struggling to come up with something, you’re not alone. I once asked someone what they knew about money and they recited at least two of the idioms above. That’s because, for most of us, our education about money ends with the catchy sayings. When we’re grilled on our financial knowledge, it’s a miracle we don’t respond with lyrics from Khalid’s ‘Young, Dumb and Broke’ – that seems to be how little we know.
If you're puzzled about the difference between debit and credit cards, curious about the stock market, or just eager to learn from my mistakes – this book is for you.
Written by Taj Pabari, a celebrated social entrepreneur, innovator and a visionary force behind The ASE Group, this book is your map through the maze of tax terminology, investment ideas, and money matters you’ll come across when you start adulting. From tearing apart a laptop in the back of the classroom as a kid, to buying his first house at eighteen and founding a transformative educational organisation, Taj shares his journey with honesty and humour. He unpacks the essential financial literacy skills that schools skipped – equipping you with the knowledge to chase your financial dreams, however daunting they might seem.
- Print length150 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication date18 June 2024
- Reading age17 - 18 years
- Dimensions15.24 x 0.86 x 22.86 cm
- ISBN-101763567907
- ISBN-13978-1763567900
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- Publisher : The ASE Group Publishing (18 June 2024)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 150 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1763567907
- ISBN-13 : 978-1763567900
- Reading age : 17 - 18 years
- Dimensions : 15.24 x 0.86 x 22.86 cm
- Best Sellers Rank: 75,380 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- 94 in Job Hunting (Books)
- 109 in Real Estate Investments (Books)
- 328 in Budgeting & Money Management
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- Reviewed in Australia on 30 July 2024Verified PurchaseI love this book because it provides very clear and practical step to reach financial independence. I wish I read this book 10 years ago!
- Reviewed in Australia on 25 June 2024I dont usually like money books. They are generally boring and use big words I dont understand.
But I was surprised to find this book that is actually really funny, easy to follow, and teaches me things I care about, like how to fund my first round the world trip!
Do yourself a favour with this book, 135 pages later I can guarantee you'll wish you read it sooner.
5.0 out of 5 starsI dont usually like money books. They are generally boring and use big words I dont understand.the only money book I actually enjoyed reading
Reviewed in Australia on 25 June 2024
But I was surprised to find this book that is actually really funny, easy to follow, and teaches me things I care about, like how to fund my first round the world trip!
Do yourself a favour with this book, 135 pages later I can guarantee you'll wish you read it sooner.
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- Reviewed in Australia on 14 July 2024I love this book. It opened the door for my my teen to ask me questions and it helps me to teach her the things she needs to know.