About the Book
"Finally, a financial plan that lets you be YOU, only richer."
It s time to throw away all your old notions of what financial advice should look like. Because if you re looking for a book to put you on an austerity savings plan that has you giving up vacations and lattes, you re out of luck. But if you re looking to get your finances in rock-hard shape - in less time than it takes to finish a workout then Alexa von Tobel, Founder and CEO of LearnVest, has your back.
How? Through the LearnVest Program. First, you ll take stock of where you stand today. Then, you ll create your customized 50/20/30 plan. 50/20/30 simply refers to the percentage breakdown of how to spend your take-home pay each month. The50gets theessentialsout of the way so you don't have to stress about them. The20sets your foundation for thefuture, then the30is left to spend on the things that bringhappinessto your life.
By the time you re finished reading this book, you ll walk away with a financial game plan tailored to"your"priorities, "your"hopes and dreams, and"your"lifestyle. And, because von Tobel and the team at LearnVest are experts at financial planning in the online era, you ll also learn how to integrate your financial plan into your mobile, social, digital life. Like your own personal financial planner between two covers, this book will set you up for a secure, worry-free money future, without having to give up things you love.
So toss those old-school financial guides out the window, and get ready to start living your richest life. "From the Hardcover edition.""
About the Author :
ALEXA VON TOBEL, CFP(r) is the founder and CEO of www.LearnVest.com, an award-winning financial planning site. A Certified Financial Planner who attended Harvard Business School, Alexa has been featured as a financial expert in the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, BusinessWeek, Fast Company, Forbes, InStyle, Glamour and on the Today show, Good Morning America, Anderson, Katie, ABC News, Bloomberg News, and more. Her speaking engagements include Maria Shriver's Women's Conference, SXSW, Fortune Most Powerful Women's Conference, and TEDxWallStreet, and she is a columnist for Cosmopolitan, Inc. Magazine, and Ladies Home Journal."
Review :
Financial planning just got more accessible. "Wall Street Journal" Personal finance guru Suze Orman has some competition -- and it comes in the petite, tech-savvy package of von Tobel. -"Fortune"
"Geared to help the financially complacent and those who need a push to face their finances...[Financially Fearless] delivers sound suggestions in an easy-to-digest package."
-Success Magazine
"Controlling your personal finances means controlling your destiny -- and being able to build your own entrepreneurial life. In Financially Fearless, Von Tobel shows you how to get the books of your own financial life in order - so you can live boldly, autonomously, entrepreneurially
- Reid Hoffman, co-founder and chairman of LinkedIn and author of "The Start-up of You"
"Von Tobel believes that financial planning shouldn't a luxury. She has the ability to share spot-on advice with people across the country and give everyone the ability to join the movement."
-Tony Hsieh, NY Times bestselling author of "delivering Happiness" and CEO of Zappos.com, Inc.
"If you re the type of person who d never be caught dead buying a book on personal finance, pick this up right now. As fearless as the name suggests, von Tobel is a fresh face of a new generation.
- Cathie Black, Former Chairman of Hearst Magazines
"Von Tobel's mission to help Americans become Financially Fearless is so important. She's so on point with the information and empowerment people need where their finances are concerned."
-Nate Berkus, author of "Home Rules"
"What I love about this book is how von Tobel guides you, clearly and honestly, to improve your finances while still living your richest, most satisfying life. Getting in financial shape doesn t have to be painful Financially Fearless proves that, once and for all."
-Gail Simmons, author of "Talking With My Mouth Full"
"Financially Fearless is incredibly readable, and more importantly, actionable. Von Tobel is a refreshing and genuine financial guru.
- Cynthia Rowley
"From the Hardcover edition.""
"Financial planning just got more accessible." -- "Wall Street Journal"
"Personal finance guru Suze Orman has some competition -- and it comes in the petite, tech-savvy package of von Tobel." -" Fortune" "Geared to help the financially complacent and those who need a push to face their finances...[Financially Fearless] delivers sound suggestions in an easy-to-digest package."
-Success Magazine
"Controlling your personal finances means controlling your destiny -- and being able to build your own entrepreneurial life. In Financially Fearless, Von Tobel shows you how to get the books of your own financial life in order - so you can live boldly, autonomously, entrepreneurially"
- Reid Hoffman, co-founder and chairman of LinkedIn and author of "The Start-up of You"
"Von Tobel believes that financial planning shouldn't a luxury. She has the ability to share spot-on advice with people across the country and give everyone the ability to join the movement."
-Tony Hsieh, NY Times bestselling author of "delivering Happiness" and CEO of Zappos.com, Inc.
"If you're the type of person who'd never be caught dead buying a book on personal finance, pick this up right now. As fearless as the name suggests, von Tobel is a fresh face of a new generation.
- Cathie Black, Former Chairman of Hearst Magazines
"Von Tobel's mission to help Americans become Financially Fearless is so important. She's so on point with the information and empowerment people need where their finances are concerned."
-Nate Berkus, author of "Home Rules"
"What I love about this book is how von Tobel guides you, clearly and honestly, to improve your finances while still living your richest, most satisfying life. Getting in financial shape doesn't have to be painful--Financially Fearless proves that, once and for all."
-Gail Simmons, author of "Talking With My Mouth Full"
"Financially Fearless is incredibly readable, and more importantly, actionable. Von Tobel is a refreshing and genuine financial guru."
- Cynthia Rowley
"From the Hardcover edition."
"Financial planning just got more accessible." -- "Wall Street Journal"
"Personal finance guru Suze Orman has some competition -- and it comes in the petite, tech-savvy package of von Tobel." -" Fortune"
"Controlling your personal finances means controlling your destiny -- and being able to build your own entrepreneurial life. In Financially Fearless, Von Tobel shows you how to get the books of your own financial life in order - so you can live boldly, autonomously, entrepreneurially"
- Reid Hoffman, co-founder and chairman of LinkedIn and author of "The Start-up of You"
"Von Tobel believes that financial planning shouldn't a luxury. She has the ability to share spot-on advice with people across the country and give everyone the ability to join the movement."
-Tony Hsieh, NY Times bestselling author of "delivering Happiness" and CEO of Zappos.com, Inc.
"If you're the type of person who'd never be caught dead buying a book on personal finance, pick this up right now. As fearless as the name suggests, von Tobel is a fresh face of a new generation.
- Cathie Black, Former Chairman of Hearst Magazines
"Von Tobel's mission to help Americans become Financially Fearless is so important. She's so on point with the information and empowerment people need where their finances are concerned."
-Nate Berkus, author of "Home Rules"
"What I love about this book is how von Tobel guides you, clearly and honestly, to improve your finances while still living your richest, most satisfying life. Getting in financial shape doesn't have to be painful--Financially Fearless proves that, once and for all."
-Gail Simmons, author of "Talking With My Mouth Full"
"Financially Fearless is incredibly readable, and more importantly, actionable. Von Tobel is a refreshing and genuine financial guru."
- Cynthia Rowley
