Napkin Finance
Napkin Finance introduces a visual learning strategy made of sketches and infographics that is useful for anyone who wants to succeed in their studies and master even the most complex financial topics. It contains concepts of taking seemingly overwhelming topics such as budgeting, investments, and retirement accounts and turning them into simple, skimmable explanations. This personal finance handbook includes dozens of individual learning modules, on topics ranging from credit scores to paying off student loans to economics and blockchain.
“Better Make Room has been so fortunate to partner with Napkin Finance. Together, we’ve developed unique, easy-to-understand content that help students understand complex topics such as completing the FAFSA form or learning how to save for college.”
— Michelle Obama’s Better Make Room campaign
“Tina has delivered what the world of personal finance desperately needs: an accessible, responsible guide to an intimidating world in an entertaining format!”
— Mihir Desai, Professor, Harvard Business and Law Schools and author of How Finance Works
“Tina Hay has put together something totally unique: a book that’s a work of art, a textbook, and a piece of comedy all in one.”
— Farnoosh Torabi, bestselling financial author and host of the award-winning podcast So Money.
“I love Napkin Finance! It is the easiest way to become financially literate. Every family should have a copy and play a weekly ‘Napkin Night.’ How could money be this simple and fun?”
— Nely Galán, New York Times bestselling author of Self Made)
“An incredible, compelling read. It covers an astonishing amount of ground with basic simplicity and good humor. A masterful starting point for any investor. Tina Hay is a wizard.”
— Ben Stein, economist, author, actor and commentator
“Everyone agrees that the lack of financial literacy is a widespread problem. By creating a foundational book that is so engaging, so easy to understand, and yet also so informative, Tina Hay may have come up with a real solution.”
— Nouriel Roubini, Professor of Economics, New York University.
“Material is presented in a clear, concise, and visually appealing way. Overall, a nice introduction to basic finance.”
— Booklist
"Perfect for financial novices and students--the unique compact format and simple sketches make even the most complex financial concepts both easy to read and understand."
— Library Journal