The money school 12 simple lessons to master financial markets and investing

Personal finance expert Lapin (cohost of the podcast Hush Money and host of the business reality competition show Hatched) invites readers (particularly women) to unlearn damaging spending habits. From debt to divestments and everything in between, her book's financial curriculum is broken down into 12 steps that are simple but not easy; most people won't have learned them in school or from their parents. A passionate advocate for teaching people facts about money and personal finance, Lapin creates a sense of urgency and ownership by telling readers to proactively learn strategies for growing generational wealth. She simplifies complex industry jargon so that the stock, fixed-income, and advanced markets, along with portfolios, are accessible, even for those with no previous knowledge of investing. She delivers key takeaways with her signature sassy, straightforward style so that readers will learn what to do while simultaneously taking in tough, practical doses of reality. VERDICT This is the perfect guide for readers ready to move from balancing their checkbook to investing in the stock market and themselves. Many finance books that target women focus primarily on personal debt and overall budgeting, but this one takes a much more aggressive, ambitious approach. Highly recommended.--Emily Bowles