Think Like a Breadwinner: A Manifesto to Help Women Make the Most of their Money

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A new manifesto for the working woman, full of practical tips for making the most of your earnings as well as inspiration for harnessing the freedom and power that come with financial independence. In Think Like a Breadwinner, financial expert Jennifer Barrett dismantles the narrative that women don't - and shouldn't - take full control of their finances to create the lives they want for themselves. Featuring a wide variety of case studies from women at all stages of their careers and financial lives, Barrett shares the secrets of women who already think like breadwinners. Practical and empowering, this book includes advice on: - Changing how you think about money - Asking for promotions and raises at work - Saving and investing your money - How to combine breadwinning and parenting - Prioritising your future Perfect for anyone who thinks they're 'no good with money', Think Like a Breadwinner will show you that no matter your circumstances, you can set yourself up for financial security.

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Think Like a Breadwinner is the roadmap women need to take charge of their financial futures. Jennifer Barrett empowers readers to be unabashedly confident while getting smart about their money behaviors, ultimately unlocking their fullest potentials and wildest dreams. -- Reshma Saujani, CEO and author of 'Girls Who Code' and author of 'Brave, Not Perfect'
Think Like a Breadwinner is the guide every woman needs to read in order to reframe her relationship with what it means to be a breadwinner. No matter your relationship status, Barrett encourages every woman to focus on being the breadwinner of her own life and in charge of her own financial future. -- Erin Lowry, author of Broke Millennial Talks Money
Barretts manifesto is a must read for any woman at any stage of her career. This book is about so much more than the power of money it is about empowering yourself for a lifetime of success in all domains. -- Eve Rodsky, New York Times bestselling author of Fair Play
Ladies: It is time to retrain our brains. Jennifer Barrett has the stats and the solutions to get us all thinking like breadwinners. This book will teach you to see the joy in money, rather than the stress. It will crystalize why we need to build up our wealth, not build up our hopes for someone else to take care of us. This well-researched and compelling book could not come at a better time. -- Bobbi Rebell, author of How to be a Financial Grownup
Think Like a Breadwinner is a vital book for our age. As the wealth gap continues to remove power and equity from women, Jennifer Barrett's brilliant book, offers a practical guide to taking matters in readers' own hands, and learning the tools to develop a mindset that changes this outdated status quo. The sharing of Barrett's personal story adds real warmth and relatability, which takes it from manual to long-term guide. A must read for all women. -- Alice Olins, coach, entrepreneur and founder of the Step Up Club
This is a book for anyonesingle or partnered, at any stage of their career who understands that a positive money mindset isnt only about cash in the bank. Its about leveraging what youve got to get you where you want to go. -- Farnoosh Torabi, author of When She Makes More and host of the So Money podcast

Think Like a Breadwinner shows women how to overcome the beliefs and barriers that hold us back financially. If you need to make life-changing money choices, start with this book.

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Jennifer Barretts Think Like a Breadwinner is an eye-opening and engaging read for any women beginning, progressing or reflecting on their career. This sharp and stylish read is a powerful narrative that you will want to share with any female in your life. -- Maya Prentis, Founder of Fempire Finance
Think Like A Breadwinner champions women and provides an insightful read for not just those female breadwinners but their male counterparts as well . . . The book is full of wisdom while not being too bogged down in the details. -- Ladders

Author Bio

Jennifer Barrett is currently the head of content at Fidelity Investments. Until 2021, she was the chief education officer at Acorns, a fast-growing financial wellness app with more than 10 million users. An award-winning financial journalist, Jenn is the founding editor of Grow, a popular money site aimed at millennials and Gen X. She is a contributor for Forbes and LinkedIn, and has written about money for publications such as the New York Times, the Washington Post, Worth, Money, and Newsweek, where she was a staff writer and editor for seven years. Think Like a Breadwinner is her first book.