The Black Girl's Guide to Financial Freedom
The Black Girl's Guide to Financial Freedom takes the guesswork out of wealth-building and presents a plan that anyone can follow. In this book, lifelong educator Paris Woods shares real-life stories coupled with clear and actionable advice, the product of years of research and practice that helped her find a simpler path. This book is perfect for Black women of any age, including young professionals just starting to set financial goals and mid-career women who are tired of following the same old rules and are ready to live life on their own terms.
THROUGH THIS BOOK, YOU'LL LEARN TO:
Build generational wealth
Avoid common financial traps
Earn your next degree, debt-free
Achieve financial independence and retire early
Design a dream life you can start living today
PRAISE FOR THE BOOK
"The Black Girl's Guide to Financial Freedom is a great roadmap to mastering your money - and learning a lot about yourself in the process. With practical advice and a solid dose of big sister wisdom, Paris Woods shows you how to check your financial assumptions, reframe unhealthy attitudes about money, and figure out the best path for your unique financial journey."
—Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach(R), author of the New York Times bestseller, Zero Debt: The Ultimate Guide to Financial Freedom
"With actionable advice on buying a car the smart way, going to college debt-free, investing, and achieving financial freedom via different paths, Paris's relatable guide will teach you how to build wealth and live life on your own terms."
—Kristy Shen, co-author of Quit Like A Millionaire
"This book will teach you how to reframe your thoughts, build resistance and resilience, work through your numbers and take immediate action. It's a must-read for anyone who wants to learn the basics -- both in theory and in real-world application -- about how to move towards a life of financial freedom."
—Paula Pant, host of the Afford Anything podcast
"What makes this book stand out among the vast library of financial self-help coaching karma is the author's very personal and compelling experience, and her ability to frame that experience in a larger social context. Like any good coach she is relentlessly optimistic, but goes deeper to see a larger context."
—Rachel Siegel CFA, author, Personal Finance, v 3.1 (Flatworld, 2020 [2010])
"Paris's personal financial stories are relatable and her journey from debt to financial freedom is inspiring for women of any age."
—Kiersten Saunders, co-creator of rich & REGULAR