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Money management can seem to be quite a tedious subject matter, but Whately has a really easy going and entertaining tone which meant I couldn't out this book down! Not always what you want in a book, but in January I tend to be able to face money and the future a bit better. For all ebook purchases, you will be prompted to create an account or login with your existing HarperCollins username and password. Laura Whateley is an award-winning journalist and The Times ’ consumer champion writing the agony aunt column, ‘Troubleshooter’, and ‘Millennial Money’ in the Saturday Money section. I think I can speak for most when I say that any book that deconstructs all the financial jargon that is thrown at us must be a good read.Many readers looking to start investing long-term will find it basic and may need to do further reading. While it provides a good basic overview, the book is not focused on financial independence or investing to create an income. In the next section of the book, Whateley explains the different kinds of debts and how to navigate them. Everything is explained in an accessible and digestible way, I'd definitely recommend to anyone feeling daunted about all that adult-ing entails. To answer our reader’s question and, if you’re looking for a great personal finance and investing book for beginners, I suggest starting with Invest Your Way to Financial Freedom instead.