The Smart Money Woman: An African girl's journey to financial freedom Paperback – February 6, 2020

This was a nice quick read. I love the mix of the fiction with real hard truths about financial freedom.It has taken a lot of the big scary words & aura of finance and presented it in a way that is more approachable & digestible.I would recommend this to every woman out there esp those just starting college because at that stage they haven't learned too many bad spending habits or (hopefully) gotten themselves in a financial hole.Lots of great actionable tips to take away from this book too. It's an easy fun read with a lot of impact that could change your life for the better. It may not make you the next Warren Buffet but it certainly can help you eliminate worries about financial freedom & peace of mind.Proud to see a generation of African women rising to make their voice heard & making positive change in their own way.

Such a wonderful. I also watch the show on Netflix. Very insightful and made me re-evaluate my financial goals.

I thoroughly enjoyed and learned from this book. Rather than focusing on financial jargon or process that tends to overwhelm or scare readers, Arese incorporates personal finance lessons in a story format through an African middle class lens. The outcome is a piece of work that is relatable and possible. I've already recommended it to friends and family members as a must read and worthwhile investment! I am eagerly waiting on a sequel :D!

Book was educative and interesting. A nice way to present a very important subject to the African woman. Language was good as well. As a Ghanaian, I quite enjoyed the use "oh" hahaha.I found Zuri to be a bit annoying at times (like getting angry when Tsola told her she couldn't afford a BMW used or not. I mean how many mistakes can you make before learning the lesson? Unfortunately there are quite a number of people like that. Even I have been guilty of such behaviour). It was however nice to see how she finally understood what her friends were talking about and doing something to change her life financially.I enjoyed it and I learned a lot and I will definitely implement the advice presented. Time to get a Money Journal.

I was curious to see an African perspective on money management. Arese Ugwu delivered 100% with a mix of a typical African society (Nigeria). As a matter of fact, i fell in love with Nigeria (Cameroonian here) even more with an extra love for the continent, seeing how individuals are defying the odds to foster business and economic growth like Tara of House of Tara, she leads Africa etc.Wished I had read this book 5years ago when i moved to the US or 3 years ago when i joined CorpAm. 2 years ago I decided to understand the game of money (still on my goal), plus there's been so much to learn on how entangled we can get and easily become slaves to credit card debts. We are raised to believe money is the root of all evil (sighs), chasing money is bad and not helping others in need is wickedness...While reading I couldn't help but wonder why most Africans (Blacks in general) and other minorities spend so much on designer items, while the Caucasians invest in real deals (real estates, stocks, retirement, etc). Truth is the system is built for us to remain down as we classify looking good and flashing for wealth (all stated in the book).Its never too late to make necessary adjustments, save more, invest and forego things which add little or no value to us...i love my little luxuries, but know when soaked garri has to be my best friend, haha.Great work Arese, you are an inspiration.

This was truly an amazing book. Since I read it, the book has changed the way I look at money. I respect money more and I am saving more. I have three different accounts and 20% of my incomes goes in each. Now, I will no longer make purchases randomly and will wait until I save enough for those needs. I can't thank her enough for writing this book in such a way that relates to our everyday life. This is definitely a must read. Great job Arese.

The Smart Money Woman was a true wake up call! Arese used a thoughtful and creative style to target a specific group, the working-class woman. She brought so much awareness to a topic very few women I know would openly discuss, packing a great deal of finance facts, data, tips and ideas in one good read. This book was both entertaining and inspiring; I'm beyond moved to revamp my lifestyle and get smarter about my money habits. I would recommend this book to any female, especially young ladies just entering the work field.

Every girl needs this book. The lessons are so relatable, honest, and it opens your mind to challenge behaviors such as shopping addiction. I believe every teenage girl should read this because financial literacy should be taught from an early age. BUY THIS BOOK AND THE SEQUEL TO IT!!!!! You won’t regret it.