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About the Author

Farnoosh Torabi, a journalist and finance expert, is the author of You’re So Money and has starred in SOAPnet’s Bank of Mom & Dad as a personal finance coach to young adults struggling with their finances. Her newest book, Psych Yourself Rich, addresses how Americans struggle with money because our emotions are intricately mingled with our financial decisions.

About the Book

Psych Yourself Rich discusses how easily our emotions make us act irrationally when it comes to money; not a good approach for handling our finances. Torabi’s solutions are to define your goals, create your own philosophy about money to support those goals, and become responsible. Many of her solutions include anecdotes and stories of people working their way out of a financial dilemma that compliment her practical answers to finding a happy medium between your life and your finances.

Call to Action

Torabi’s solutions include simple, practical steps that help map out a solid financial path. Some of these steps include:

  • Set goals that are reasonable – Defining what we want helps us determine what’s most important.
  • Create a philosophy to support those goals – Crafting a philosophy or way you feel about money helps support goals and see them to completion.
  • Stay entrepreneurial and creative – Expect the unexpected and use your creativity to shape your future.
  • Pursue what makes you happy – This seems obvious, but sometimes we get sidetracked by monetary issues.
  • Organize and get rid of inner clutter or drama that’s casting a hazy film over your goals – Create a budget so you can make the most of your money.
  • Be your own advocate – Find better rates on most of your bills and ask for lower finance charges.
  • Make your money count – Be aware of your own investments and don’t be afraid to search for better options.
  • Make a 5-year plan – A five-year plan is usually more attainable than the unforeseeable future.

Summary

Psych Yourself Rich is an enjoyable and straightforward read that I highly enjoyed. Anyone can benefit from Torabi’s sensible solutions, especially if you’re just getting started on a life towards financial freedom.

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