Candid advice for creating personal wealth
By Sylvia Walker
We live in a world of information overload, and it can be challenging to know what is real and what is not. When it comes to money, social media is littered with “finfluencers” who present information and share “secrets” about managing and growing money. Some of it is real, while much of it is fake. As a result, it can be very difficult to know the difference.
Home Truths About Money goes back to basics. It strips away the slick social media veneer and addresses the bare-bones facts about money. These are the home truths that many of us may not want to face.
Understanding the Home Truths About Money
The book covers issues such as the fact that money can make you happy, having lots of money does not make you rich, DIY investing is not easy, and money can grow on trees if you plant the right seeds. It also explores why your retirement plan will never be perfect, why you will not get rich by putting your money in a bank account, and why married people often end up wealthier in the long run.
Having a healthy relationship with money is a crucial life skill. To achieve this, you must understand how money works and how it intertwines with our lives. Irrespective of your age, income or social standing, you need to invest the time before you start investing your money.
Home Truths About Money demonstrates that financial success starts with knowledge and self-awareness. The lessons in Home Truths About Money are relatable across the board and create a powerful platform for financial success. Ultimately, the book encourages readers to challenge common misconceptions and develop a more informed relationship with their finances.
About the author
Sylvia Walker spent a large part of her career as a marketing manager with a blue-chip company. She left the corporate world at the end of 2014 to pursue her interests further afield.
She has written numerous books for corporate clients, as well as having authored, co-authored and contributed to several books, among them Dealing in Death – Ellen Pakkies and a community’s struggle with Tik, Steeped in Blood, the memoirs of Dr David Klatzow, and Smartwoman – How to gain financial independence and create wealth.
Sylvia is a financial planner with a strong social media following and has a long history of working with major media (both print and radio) in South Africa. She is a regular guest on the Expresso Morning Show and is also a freelance writer for print and online media.
- PUBLISHER | Penguin Random House SA |
- ISBN | 9781776392926 |
- Recommended Retail Price | R300.00 |
- Classification | Money Management |
