Read My Books
Short, fun, empowering
financial primers.
As a gift to yourself, a girlfriend, or any other beloved woman in your life, these books are must-reads!
These books, which I co-wrote for women in their 20s and 30s, provide a powerful introduction to Personal Finance 101. They’re short, jargon-free, and surprisingly fun to read. Between these covers you will find practical tips from my 25+ years in financial services that I want all my girlfriends – including you – to know!
On My Own Two Feet
This book is all about demystifying personal finance. Readers leave with actionable, real-world tools to create the financial lives that make their hearts sing! Topics include:
- What healthy spending REALLY looks like
- How to manage competing demands on your cash (especially while struggling with credit cards and student loans)
- How to invest in a way that is extremely powerful yet surprisingly simple
- How to build and protect your financial reputation
- What you need to know about major purchases such as a home or a car
YOU CAN BUY THE BOOK ON AMAZON, MY FAVORITE BOOKSTORE, OR EVEN BETTER, YOUR LOCAL BOOKSTORE!
“On My Own Two Feet is a must-read for all women who want to own their own destiny. In clear, penetrating prose, Thakor and Kedar guide their readers along the journey to financial security and personal freedom. Whether you are going to run a corporation, a household, or your own extraordinary life, this book is indispensable.”
—Nancy F. Koehn, James E. Robison Professor of
Business Administration, Harvard Business School
Get Financially Naked
Study after study shows that money is one of the top causes of fights in marriages, divorce, and general life stress. The goal of this book is to shine a spotlight on this proverbial pink elephant in the bedroom – money! Readers will learn to understand and manage their money in the context of a relationship. Topics include how to:
- Begin to discuss this topic with your significant other
- Discover where you are – and where you are not – financially compatible as a couple
- Identify the essential components of your household finances for joint review
- Accurately interpret your current financial condition
- Move forward using the “five power steps to household financial success”
YOU CAN BUY THE BOOK ON AMAZON, MY FAVORITE BOOKSTORE, OR EVEN BETTER, YOUR LOCAL BOOKSTORE!
