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Tales from a Financial Hot Mess

By: Frances Cook
Narrated by: Frances Cook
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 Forever wrestling with annoying debt? Clueless about where your pay cheques go? Want to get ahead?

Journalist, podcaster and reformed money mess Frances Cook is here for you.

Tales from a Financial Hot Mess is the story of how Frances got her money sh*t sorted. She learned the hard way so you don't have to, and details how you can:

Change your money mindset
Set up a do-able budget
Avoid being fooled by banks and retailers
Understand investing (starting with what you have)
Reduce your debt
Save more
Sort your KiwiSaver
Make smart housing decisions (whether renting or buying)
Fix a mortgage that works for you (with your coffee and smashed avocado)
Negotiate a pay rise
Simplify your life
. . . and loads more

This book is the real deal - not another bulleted, tabled, graphed lecture from a financial advisor who's never had issues with money.

Delivering laughs and smarts, proven financial advice, handy how-tos (and please-don'ts) and numerous expert insights (from 22 actual experts), Tales from a Financial Hot Mess will guide you along the rocky path to financial freedom. Personal Finance Money Real Estate
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A great book to get you thinking about your finances and more knowledge in areas you may not know about. Really triggered me to put more effort in to time spent on the small savings / interest that add up over their full length. She’s a quirky character but talks in local lingo and organisations so it’s relatable.

Financial Kick starter

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Since finding Frances on Tiktok and really enjoying her quick tips I binged a bunch of her podcast episodes. Her conversations with experts are so informative and not overwhelming. The perspective she keeps is always one of someone that doesn’t have a degree in finance or even knowledge of all the terminology without coming across condescending. This book hits all of the same spots! It’s an easy listen and good pace.

Relatable and not condescending

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I already knew a lot of this stuff but I don't apply it. The author is gentle on the reader and very encouraging.

Easy to follow, good research and good encourageme

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