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Money Confidence: Advice for Women to Take Control of Their Financial Freedom Now Hardcover – September 5, 2017

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When it comes to money, hope is not a strategy. Toughen up, take action, and keep what's yours!
Have you, like many women, put off organizing your financial life? You know you want independence, you know you want to save, and you know you want a solid retirement. But if you're overwhelmed at the thought of where and how to begin, you're not alone. You may have been raised to defer to others in matters of money, or you may feel you simply lack the understanding of how to take on financial matters. Without the confidence they need, it's easy for women to find themselves in a situation where the only action they feel they can take is hoping that everything will turn out all right in the end. But planning for the future doesn't have to be this way.
Money Confidence is Crystal Oculee's authoritative and engaging reality check and call to action for women of all ages to take--or regain--control of their financial lives. The author shows why hope is not a financial strategy, and how, with the tools and information she provides, women can attain the independence, savings, and secure retirement they want.
The author cleverly employs metaphors from familiar fairy tales to illuminate and accentuate the book's serious message: Women need to toughen up; and they can and need to identify and overcome myths and mind-sets that place them at a disadvantage when it comes to dealing with their money and finding and working with financial advisors.
Oculee shows women how to communicate, be strong, ask questions, and reject advisors who don't take them seriously. Real-life scenarios of various women's experiences with money and advisors prove how women can get the confidence they need once they know what is holding them back. The author presents informative, down-to-earth explanations of common financial situations and specific financial products along with useful worksheets in a conversational and friendly tone with a good dose of sass. Women will find her valuable and easy-to-follow advice rings true.
Crystal is a personal finance expert, a national financial motivational speaker, a Personal Money Trainer(TM), and author. She is a regular TV and radio guest who has appeared on CBS News, Fox, ABC, KFI, KTLK, KRLA, KDAR, and KKLA. She has also been featured in publications such as Entrepreneur and Redbook.
Crystal has been a guest speaker at numerous events sponsored by organizations such as the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE), the Screen Actor's Guild (SAG), the Motion Picture & Television Fund, California Women's Conference, the Los Angeles Women's Expo, An Empowered Woman, and the Guam Women's Leadership Retreat. She is the author of Your Personal Money Diary.

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272 pages
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Greenleaf Book Group Press
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September 5, 2017
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6 x 1.2 x 9.1 inches
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1626344396
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978-1626344396
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Crystal Oculee is the author of Your Personal Money Diary. She is an experienced, licensed, retirement income strategist, national financial motivational speaker, Personal Money Trainer™, and radio personality. She has appeared on KFI, KTLK, KRLA, KDAR, and KKLA and has been featured on CBS News and at numerous conferences including the California Women's Conference and Los Angeles Women's Expo. Crystal has always worked towards empowering women by giving them the tools to help them get the results they want in a world where women can be disadvantaged. She is passionate about helping women deal with the unique financial challenges they face—without using a ''one size fits all'' solution that has traditionally been used. With a deep understanding of women's issues and a passion for change, she has taught thousands of women to take positive action in their lives and stand up for themselves.

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Publisher : Greenleaf Book Group Press; 1st edition (September 5, 2017)
Language : English
Hardcover : 272 pages
ISBN-10 : 1626344396
ISBN-13 : 978-1626344396
Item Weight : 1.21 pounds
Dimensions : 6 x 1.2 x 9.1 inches

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tennis champ

I highly recommend

Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2017

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I loved the book because it’s very easy to read. You don’t have to have an advanced knowledge in finances to understand it. I also like that it can be applied to different people, whether you’re just starting or if you have already made a solid retirement plan. I also liked that at the end of the book I had a feeling I knew the author because she shared her own story. So not only it’s about finances, it’s about real life and real financial challenges people face everyday. I’m young and I didn’t think about retirement or even simply having a financial plan. The book definitely gave me some tips of how I can start controlling my spending and the most important thing, it made me think about starting to build a plan for my future, because our present becomes our future. I feel like we need more books like this, because no one teaches us about finances in school or in college. We should seek the information ourselves and be prepared for anything. I am glad I took the first step.

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Ali B

A must read for women

Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2017

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I saw the author on CBS news and thought she did a great job of clearly explaining the often confusing difference between retirement resources that are income and those that are investments. Intrigued, I bought her book.
The book is an easy read. Using lessons from familiar fairytales, the author illustrates why women often find the world of finance baffling. She alerts the reader to many potential traps and presents actions to take to avoid them. She outlines how to tell if your financial advisor is Prince Charming or a villain. She challenges her female readers to take charge of their own financial futures.
Thank you for your review.

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Sivysavy

Great and informative read!

Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2017

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This is a valuable book that everyone should read. It helps break it down in layman terms for those who are not financially savvy. The author breaks it’s down in terms of tales so it’s very easy to follow. The book also gives ideas on how to look for the right financial advisor as well as how to break up with one if someone is having a hard time leaving one. It gives great guidance to those who are not familiar with the financial industry and how to educate themselves with the book. It’s easy to follow in terms of reading, fun, and gives great tips. This would be a great gift for the holidays or a stocking stuffer given the time of the season. Also perfect timing for those who intend on spending more than they should during the holiday season.

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Maggie Hernandez

but I was extremely pleased with this book in particular

Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2017

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I’ll read just about anything suggested by Oprah, but I was extremely pleased with this book in particular. Getting older and loosely wanting to learn more about how to take care of my finances, this book made me really open up my eyes and be serious about my future. The book was very helpful and I will definitely be recommending it.

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Cheryl M.

Author Crystal Oculee's incredible passion for women's financial independence is ...

Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2017

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Author Crystal Oculee's incredible passion for women's financial independence is evident and inspiring. Both relatable and knowledgable, Crystal's expertise is apparent. A must read.

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Lizette Ortiz-Huang

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2017

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This is a must-read for women of all ages. Very insightful.

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ruthjoec

Changing Your Mindset to Help You Make Money

Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2017

Ever read a book you thought was good, but to which you had a hard time relating? In Money Confidence Crystal Oculee uses fairy tales to illustrate how women allow others to control the most important thing in their lives--their money. Many are waiting for Prince Charming to rescue them rather than taking things into their own hands and making things go their way.

Investments and the stock market have always fascinated me and I've generally handled the investments at my house, or at least been a well-informed partner when my husband handled them. On the other hand, my intelligent competent mother never fooled with any of that. She didn't have to ask Dad for money--the checkbook was in her purse to use as desired, but she didn't do the taxes or make the investment decisions. Before it became apparent that my mother was going to be the first to die, my dad showed me where all the investment information was and told me that we were going to have to take care of Mom after he was gone (and of course Mom's last words to me were to take care of my dad).

In any case this book reminds us that financial advisers are rarely Prince Charming, and that if one is doing something you don't understand and won't answer your questions, he probably isn't working in your best interest. Oculee suggests that you CAN do it yourself and as one who has fired a financial planner who made more from my account that I did, I agree. Another thing she points out is that while men are generally able to compartmentalize relationships and treat business and professional relationships as straightforward barters, women tend to get emotional. While, in general, men don't feel bad about firing someone who isn't performing, women do. We tend to be more concerned that the needs of others are being met than our own (yup, that's me too), and will make excuses for those who don't perform.

Another chapter discussed 401(k)s and the mistakes people make with them--both men and women. Unlike the old-fashioned pension that was handled by professionals, individuals need to be aware of the investments in their 401(k)s, the amounts of their contributions and what to do when they leave a job.

Oculee works as a financial advisor and she gives tips on how to hire one--the most important being to decide what you want, at least in my opinion. I think that was part of the problem we had with ours--we wanted advice about things that weren't his strengths and didn't need what he was selling.

Finally Oculee spends some time talking about risk and then looking at the major investment choices.

If you are a women who has never taken command of her finances, this book is for you. It is interesting, easy to read and filled with useful information. Grade: B+

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Lorren

Eye opening, informative and creative

Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2017

I’ve never invested in a book like this but I’m THRILLED I did. After reading this I have such a better understanding and confidence about my finances and being a better partner to my husband reguarding our finances. I would recommend this book to just about everyone and with the brilliant writing it was easy to follow and enjoyable to read.
Thank You Crystal sharing your knowledge.

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