Live It, Love It, Earn It: A Woman's Guide to Financial Freedom [Kindle Edition]

Marianna Olszewski (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Broker and life coach Olszewski tackles money woes in this fluffy success GPS for women who want to take control of their finances. She stresses the importance of financial literacy and champions famous and ordinary women who expertly handle their money. Fine ideals all, but Olszewski's advice ranges from the obvious to the downright infantilizing—it's one thing to instruct women to claim their power, but a book purporting to be a financial guide surely should not include such advice as take a bubble bath or wear a flower in your hair. Though her tone is admirably positive and her emphasis on visualization and similar techniques may appeal to the dilettante, this spacey attempt won't be taken seriously by anyone attempting to take control of her financial life. (Jan.)
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From Booklist

Former broker-dealer and now money-and-lifestyle coach Olszewski selects nine strategies for readers to pursue for financial freedom, in the process presenting a mix of spiritual, psychological, financial, and practical tenets. The requisite proofs of success are featured, including interviews with famous women (such as fashion icons Diane von Furstenburg, Tory Burch, and Tamara Mellon), tips and tricks (for instance, create a vision board), and nine items to remember, from maintaining a positive self-affirmation to giving back. Moneywise, the rules are somewhat universal: love and respect the dollar (and sock everything you can into your IRA or 401(k)). Best takeaways are found in her success secrets and try this sidebars: No means nothing to me, Red flags are red for a reason (such as, don’t force happiness), and See the good all around you. Somewhat platitude-laden yet worthwhile reinforcement. --Barbara Jacobs

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Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 282 KB
• Print Length: 272 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1591842557
• Publisher: Portfolio (December 27, 2011)
• Sold by: Penguin Publishing
• Language: English
• ASIN: B0030CHFL2
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #212,066 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

More About the Author

Marianna Olszewski is a money and lifestyle coach who specializes in personal finance training and workshops for women. She's also the founder and CEO of Madison Financial Management LLC, a broker-dealer and hedge fund marketing company, and previously worked for several financial institutions. A popular speaker at conferences across the country, Olszewski is also active in many charitable and art organizations. She lives with her family in Miami and New York City.

Customer Reviews

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Do yourself a favor: READ THIS BOOK!, January 16, 2010

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Janet Pouche - See all my reviews

This review is from: Live It, Love It, Earn It: A Woman's Guide to Financial Freedom (Hardcover)

I have read many self help money books, and I can honestly say that this one ranks at the top! It is an excellent guide for women who are struggling with their money...not to struggle anymore. I am inspired by her rags to riches story- it really touched me. I have recommended this book to my friends and every women I know!

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Real book for real people, January 10, 2010

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This review is from: Live It, Love It, Earn It: A Woman's Guide to Financial Freedom (Hardcover)

Great book-lots of practical advice for real women who want to get their finances together. This book is not overwhelming and is a fun, easy read. I would recommend this book to anyone (guys too!) - it has motivated me to stop hoping that my money problem will fix itself-and made me realize that I must take the first step. I'm finally feeling confident that I can do it!!Thanks!

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars LIVE IT, LOVE IT, EARN IT!, January 16, 2010

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Joan Willette "Book Goddess" (Astoria, N.Y. United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Live It, Love It, Earn It: A Woman's Guide to Financial Freedom (Hardcover)

"LIVE IT, LOVE IT, EARN IT" is a BRILLIANT book! This is a book for ALL women, all walks of life, socioeconomic backgrounds and all ages! In the Introduction, Marianna states,"Now I spend my days sharing everything I have learned about financial freedom and prosperity with women who feel stuck in small towns, crummy apartments, mind-numbing jobs, or bad relationships, their noses pressed up against the window of happiness and independence." And does she deliver!
There is no complicated financial or business jargon, just clear and easy to follow strategies on making, saving, investing, planning and loving your money! This is a book that gets to "the heart of money." Money is survival and this book gets under your skin and gently teases all your senses into "problem solving mode." You will never be afraid to open a credit card bill, do a business plan or plan for retirement! You will devise a "Fun Spending Plan", learn to form an "Abundance Group" and learn that "Cash is Queen!" There are so many practical and fun activities, worksheets and charts to complete in her book and on her website: [...]
Additionally, there are several compelling personal interviews of famous women in public life and in the business and fashion industry, where they share their personal road maps to their financial success. There are also some fascinating in depth interviews of everyday women from all walks of life and how they created lives of prosperity and abundance. This book spoke to my heart and soul and changed how I view my relationship with money forever. This book is a must have in any woman's library!