"What I love most about The Joy of Money is Carrie Joy's voice--authentic, smart, and on your side. She meets you where you are--whether ready to invest or getting out of credit card debt--and shows you exactly how to take control of your money, one concrete step at a time." --Farnoosh Torabi, host of So Money and author of A Healthy State of Panic " The Joy of Money is a wonderful, clear-eyed, and compassionate guide to building the money habits that deliver financial security--without shame, jargon, or one-size-fits-all advice. Carrie Joy Grimes, founder of the nine-million-member nonprofit WorkMoney, shares hard-earned lessons from her own journey, and with humor and step-by-step guidance helps readers confront their fears, ditch money shame, and take real, doable action. Whether you're trying to create a budget, paying off debt, saving for the future, or simply want to sleep better at night, this is more than a guide to finances. It is a call to believe in yourself, and to live the live you deserve." --Charles Duhigg, author of bestsellers The Power of Habit and Supercommunicators "Carrie Joy brings heart and behavioral savvy to personal finance in a way I love to see. The Joy of Money is So Money! It nails both the math and the feelings of money--and gives readers practical steps that actually stick.
" --Tiffany "The Budgetnista" Aliche, New York Times bestselling author of Get Good with Money "In The Joy of Money , Carrie Joy Grimes provides sensible and smart advice to take charge of your financial life. She helps you think through so many critical decisions: Is buying a home right for me? How can I improve my credit score? How should I invest for my retirement? She describes with candor and humility her own triumphs and mistakes in financial matters. What a terrific, useful, and heartfelt book." --Harold Pollack, coauthor of The Index Card "Carrie Joy reminds me of my racing crew chief: always keeping things calm, clear, and focused on what actually helps you move forward. In The Joy of Money she breaks money down into simple, manageable steps--no matter where you're starting. That's how real progress happens." --Jimmie Johnson, seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, 2024 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee and owner, Legacy Motor Club.