Work Your Money, Not Your Life: How to Balance Your Career and Personal Finances to Get What You Want

Product Description

Your all-in-one guide to getting your career and finances in order
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for greater clarity, happiness, and peace of mind.

Studies show that if you’re like the majority of young professionals, you feel dissatisfied with your job, your finances, or your overall station in life. It can seem impossible to disentangle the work stuff, the money stuff, and the personal stuff, because they’re all inextricably linked. But the good news is, you don’t have to go at it alone:
Work Your Money, Not Your Life is your all-in-one guide to achieving both your career and financial goals so that you can get where you want to be.

In his debut book, Roger Ma, an award-winning financial planner and a publisher strategist at Google, offers secrets on how you can craft a meaningful career, gain financial comfort, and achieve a greater sense of purpose. And the premise behind it all is this: money affects every part of our lives. Simply by sorting out your personal finances (and it isn’t as bad as it sounds!), you can build a foundation from which you’ll be able to find the right career path, visualize your desired lifestyle, and turn your dreams into a reality.

You’ll learn how to:

Relieve yourself of the work, money, and personal stressors that keep you up at night
Dispel the job myths that are preventing you from a more rewarding career
Apply the fundamentals of personal finance to your unique situation, without all the confusing jargon
Prioritize and balance your career and money needs through exercises and easy-to-use templates, launching yourself on the path to the life satisfaction you desire
When the life you’re living and the life you want to live don’t match up, everything feels off balance. Where do you begin trying to connect the dots? Start with this book. Through accessible, practical advice, you’ll learn the career and financial strategies you need to live the life you deserve.

Review

“…one of the best financial books of 2020.”

–The Simple Dollar

“This book teaches readers how to look at their money in a whole new way…Use this book to gain financial comfort and more confidence that your career decisions are actively improving your life.”

–Ladders

“Ma helps readers understand how to make smart decisions about their finances…while pursuing their careers. The book is a great resource for early-career professionals who are considering a career change.”

–Business Insider

“[One of the] top personal finance ebooks of 2021…tackling personal finance with a meaningful approach to career development.”

–LendingClub

“If you’ve ever wondered how you can make work and money decisions without second thoughts or blindly going with ‘what seems good,’ buy this book immediately. I wish I had known about the tips, strategies, and advice Roger lays out years ago when I was feeling lost as a corporate overachiever.
Work Your Money, Not Your Life is an engaging read that reminds us that professional and financial success are in our control.”

–Lauren McGoodwin, founder and CEO of Career Contessa

”
Work Your Money, Not Your Life is the perfect book for anyone who wants their career to work for them instead of the other way around. It’s a highly actionable read that doesn’t just motivate you, but also helps you figure out exactly what to do in order to align your career and money with your values. It’s a must-read for anyone who feels stuck in a job or unsatisfied with their career.”

–Kristin Wong, author of Get Money: Live the Life You Want, Not Just the Life You Can Afford 

“Candid, relatable, and funny, Roger draws on his unique background as a banker-turned-Googler and financial planner to help readers tackle their biggest stressors. This powerful read shows us how taking simple steps to master our money can enable us to build a meaningful career and achieve a fulfilling life.”

–Nicole Lapin, author of Rich Bitch and Boss Bitch

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