Review by Publisher's Weekly Review
A new twist on the pink-covered "girl's guide to finance" trend is constructed by Trejos, a personal finance writer for the Washington Post, who herself hit financial bottom. Broke and deep in debt, she found herself having to call her hard-working, blue-collar, immigrant parents for money-all the while publicly advising others on their monetary well-being. She sheepishly admits having made every personal finance mistake under the sun, and through a myriad of stories from her own epic money screwups, she offers advice and resources for the similarly beleaguered. Trejos covers all the usual suspects of get-control-of-your-finances guides aimed at young women: credit scores, car payments, student loan payments, debt, health insurance, and accountability. What makes this one stand out is how relatable the author is and how poignant her situation: that someone ostensibly well schooled in the ins and outs of money wrangling can make the same mistakes as the rest of us. Peppy packaging and an encouraging tone should help this one get some traction. (May) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved
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Review by Library Journal Review
One can only imagine the embarrassment of Washington Post personal finance columnist Trejos when she found herself overwhelmed with debt at age 31. She records her way out of financial insolvency in this book primarily designed for young women, but applicable for their older sisters as well. She passes on a wealth of tips directly from her credit counselor and offers ideas for future spending, such as meeting a friend for coffee rather than dinner. The appendixes include a monthly budget form, income tax assistance, and resources to help with investments, car purchases, and more. An essential read for every young woman starting out in life. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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