Hey Cuties,
I’ve been selfish, I meal REAL selfish. I shared my 2016 goals with you and they included me getting my entire life together. One of my goals was to read more and Patrice Washington is out here saving souls one coin at a time. It was so good I had to quit being selfish and share with my favorite cuties. I want us all to win in life, I’m only as good as the people I surround myself with right? Right! So let’s win together, cheers to kicking @$$ and taking names in 2016.
I met Patrice for the first time at last year’s SOAR Retreat. She set the stage on fire and now she is bringing the gospel to your doorstep. If you are a fan of the Steve Harvey Morning Show then you are likely familiar with her name and voice. She is the Money Maven that comes on and gives financial advice.
I was given an advance copy of Real Money Answers for Women by Patrice Washington for this review. All opinions are my own.
About the Book:
Real Money Answers for Every Woman teaches us how to take responsibility for our financial future. It doesn’t matter if you’re just starting out, trying to figure out how to start or you just need a do-over. The information is great but the best part is the layout, its nothing like your traditional financial books. Those in search of even more information and control over their finances could turn towards the educational resources available online such as MyInforms. Of course, as well as reading the book you might want to enlist a financial adviser if you are looking for more practical ways to get a handle on your finances. They will be able to do things like draw you up a budget, and if you want an equity release, they will use an equity release referral partner rather than you going through the complicated process yourself. This is just a few of the services they are able to provide.
Anyway, back to the book. It has several fill-in-the-blank areas. Yes, Patrice is getting us together directly on the pages while the content and our thoughts are fresh. This book is an easy ready, she explains everything and relates it to our everyday life. LOVE THAT!
Topics range from managing credit cards, home ownership, and student loans to affordable childcare and even negotiating for a higher salary. There’s plenty of thought put in to nudge you into your own career exploration and planning. Patrice’s advice is practical and that is the best part. We want realistic outcomes.
My Favorite Chapter is the GET YOUR HUSTLE ON! – This helps you find your passion, figure out if you should keep a 9 to 5 and hustle on the side or which scenario is best. Then gives you actionable items to get to your sweet spot. That means something different for everyone.
I’m a hands on type of person, I need to take notes and all of that. I have put all kinds of tabs in the book. I highlighted the things I needed to note and I’m so ready. Patrice killed it with this book for a couple of reasons. 1. She doesn’t just talk the talk; she has walked this walk. 2. She gives this tips/affirmations/reminders on each page and I love them. They are the perfect tweetable{s}. 3. She gives you templates YES TEMPLATES. {See bottom right corner} This a sample credit report dispute letter. There are all kinds of other templates in here like one for a financial plan, other dispute letters and more. WORTH THE PRICE OF ADMISSION. {Less than $12.00 Amazon & Barnes & Noble are cheapest.}
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I heard about her on the Steve Harvey morning show. I always love hearing financial advice. My husband and I used Dave Ramsey to kick debt. No matter what program you use, having discipline is key.
Yay Jay, discipline is absolutely key to making the change. Congrats on doing it.
Sounds like an awesome resource for every woman. I’m interested in reading itv myself as I have many financial goals for the year.
Oh Tia you totally should, and let me know what you think.
I can relate! It’s funny how quickly thinking “I deserve this” to becoming a slave to debt. Once l got wise, l never looked back. It is so important to figure out where you want to be down the line, and work towards it..the book sounds spot on and hopefully can help a lot of people.
Kem that is dope girl, I really wish they taught finances in school. So we can all save ourselves some trouble later in life.
Kem that is dope girl, I really wish they taught finances in school. So we can all save ourselves some trouble later in life.
I like that this book offers practical advise and that the author has walked the walk and clearly knows what she’s talking about. I love to read and can’t wait to read this one.
Yes Alli, it is hard for me to read a financial book from someone who has been rich all of their lives. It is so necessary to relate to your audience. I need to know you’ve practiced what you’ve preached.
I need to read this! I have really been making over my financial life, and I have been reading everything I can get my hands on. This looks like a great read!
This is a great one to read for sure.
This sounds like a great read! No matter our financial or marital situation, we can always we better with money.
Indeed Esther, I totally agree.
I have heard of her before and I really would love to read this book! We are working towards financial stability and I could use all the advice I can get my hands on!
Oh yes Vicki, this is the answer girl.
Oh wow, I am loving Patrice big time. I am working towards paying off the remainder £2k from the £11K debt I had over the last couple of years and this book sounds like something i need
Yes Anosa, and congrats. That is major.
It sounds like we could all learn a lot from Patrice. This sounds like a great book and I should check out her segments on Steve’s show.
You wold love her Liz and she is really funny.
Uber proud of her. I met her when we both wrote for a magazine together and she had her own financial column each month! She has been soaring ever since!
Oh wow Kiwi, yes girl she is SOARING big time.
Need this! “Get your hustle on” is right up my alley- for sure! I really need to step my game up.
Chelley I totally feel you.
It is so important for women. My father told me when I started getting a paycheck in high school to ALWAYS put some of it aside. Every single paycheck, no matter how small or large the amount – always save some of it.
Yes, that is excellent advice. A suggestion becomes and action becomes a lifestyle.
I would love to read her book – sounds like she has a lot of valuable knowledge to share. Finances are not my favorite.
She really does Chantal and her approach is excellent.
Jeez, I felt convicted reading this. This is an area that I could definitely improve in. I went from strict and conservative in my 20s to impulsive and slightly wreckless in my 30s. I resolved to get back to the old me this year. Thank you for the reminder (although I DO hope for a nice looking brother to do it all with!)
Sharing is Keisha! You will get back and when that nice looking brother shows up you will be RIGHT!
I need to read this and it sounds like a great resource for every women!!
It is and I love that she has walked the walk.
I love the fact that this book includes templates and space to write notes – that’s so helpful. I’ll definitely have to check this out. I recently started reading Ramit Sethi’s I Will Teach You to Be Rich, so this kind of book is definitely right up my alley at this point in my life.
Perfect Dana, the templates and writing areas was a total win for me. I love that, especially because I’m such a note taker.
I love empowering books for women such as Real Money Answers for Every Woman! I will definitely have to look into this! Thanks for sharing!
Cara I do too. I want every girl to be a strong and powerful as she wants to be. Then keep sharing it.
I have heard very positive things about her book. I’ll have to check it out.
Please do it is a winner for sure.
I”m really enjoying this book, and all the resources. I ended up getting her book for men for my husband, and the one for college and beyond for my step-daughter who’s in college now.
Oh Jonna, that is awesome. Sharing is a caring, I love that she has books for a variety of people and stages. We learn differently.
Can males follow these money saving tips lol. Some great ideas I will be sharing with my spouse.
John they sure can, she also has one just for men as well.
I think it’s great she has experienced debt herself and gotten out of it. I love when someone has real advice for a situation they’ve actually be in.
Yes Stephanie, I like to know that you have experienced the trouble in which you speak of.
I need to get this book. I love reading books that give you good simple advise on how to handle money and get out of debt, and the templates is a bonus.
Porshia, I love that you can write on the pages. You read and work right there.
Mimi this books sounds like it can get us ALL together. I’m always reading so I look forward to checking this book out. We all need to get our money right. 🙂
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Right! All of this #BlackGirlMagic and #GirlPower is going on.
I see some familiar faces in those pics! Being financially sound is at the top of my goals list this year and I will certainly check that book out! I like that she has “receipts” for the methods she is suggesting. Thanks for sharing this!
Yay for familiar faces, I love my crew. Oh Valerie please do and let me know what you think.Kudos for working on your coins.
First off, I love your pin it button! That is awesome. Finacial thoughts, ideas, and advice is always a gem.
Aww thanks Holly. lol You can’t go wrong for financial advice.
I also used to make rash purchases and now know that I need to be more disciplined with my decisions! I want to enjoy life more!
I totally feel you Lashawn.
That book is the truth! I just love Patrice and I really enjoyed RMA. I know many lives will be transformed by it.
Vashti I totally agree. It is so much deeper than what most people expect.
One of my goals this year is to get more serious about better money management. This book seems like it would be perfect for helping me reach those goals.
Oh Kiana this will help you out big time. Congrats.