Dumb Things Smart People Do With Their Money : Thirteen Ways To Right Your Financial Wrongs by Jill Schlesinger

You’re intelligent. So don’t make foolish decisions about money. Identify your major financial blind spots and gain control over your finances using these resources from Jill Schlesinger, a Business Analyst at CBS News and host of the popular nationally syndicated radio show, Jill on Money.

According to the Financial Times, “A must-read… This candid and delightfully opinionated book may convince more of us to consider financial planning.”

Hey, you! You saw the title. You understand the deal. You’re smart. You’ve accumulated some wealth. You’ve followed the advice from financial books and websites. So why aren’t you seeing results? Maybe emotions and expectations are obstructing rational thinking – or perhaps you’re paying attention to the wrong individuals. If you’re meticulously tracking every coffee purchase, for goodness’ sake, just stop. Instead, invest your time in reading this book.

After years of experience as a Wall Street trader, investment advisor, and financial expert for CBS News, Jill Schlesinger reveals thirteen costly mistakes you could be making with your money right now. Combining personal anecdotes with a healthy dose of humor, Schlesinger argues that even intelligent people can demonstrate foolish behavior when it comes to finances due to their emotional blind spots.

So, if you’ve prioritized saving for your children’s college education over saving for retirement, or if you’ve neglected the creation of a will, then this book is for you. By adhering to Schlesinger’s guidance on retirement, college funding, insurance, real estate, and more, you can save money and avoid countless sleepless nights. It could be the most astute investment you make all year.

Praise for The Dumb Things Smart People Do with Their Money:

“Common sense is not always common, particularly when it pertains to managing your money. Consider Jill Schlesinger’s book as your comprehensive guide to all the things you should know about money but were never taught. Once you’ve read it, you’ll be more knowledgeable, wiser, and potentially richer.”

– Chris Guillebeau, author of Side Hustle and The $100 Startup

“Whether you’re digging yourself out of a financial hole or amassing savings for the future, The Dumb Things Smart People Do with Their Money is a treasure trove of personal finance wisdom presented in Schlesinger’s straightforward and non-judgmental style.”

– Beth Kobliner, author of Make Your Kid a Money Genius (Even If You’re Not) and Get a Financial Life