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Financial Literacy for All: Disrupting Struggle, Advancing Financial Freedom, and Building a New American Middle Class
A new approach to understanding money and achieving financial fulfillment
Former Vice-Chairman of the U.S. President's Advisory Council on Financial Literacy, John Hope Bryant, delivers an accessible and powerful resource for everyday Americans seeking to build a strong financial foundation. This book is an easy-to-read first step toward a fulfilling financial future, helping you understand your relationship to work and money, and a key component to untangling the surprisingly simple puzzle of personal finance.
With an insightful foreword by Doug McMillon, President and CEO of Walmart Inc., you'll learn how to create wealth for yourself and your family, regardless of your educational or employment background, and how to establish a financial mindset that contributes to a sound future. You'll also
The answers to tough money questions, including the actual utility of new financial inventions like cryptocurrency How to think about exchanging your time and effort for money and the conditions under which you should agree to work Plain-English discussions of the principles of responsible long-term investing and how it differs from speculation
Acting as a critical pillar for those seeking to build a rock-solid financial foundation, Financial Literacy for All is a must-have book for working professionals, blue-collar workers, members of young families, and established businesspeople looking for a better, more secure future for themselves and the ones they care about.
Former Vice-Chairman of the U.S. President's Advisory Council on Financial Literacy, John Hope Bryant, delivers an accessible and powerful resource for everyday Americans seeking to build a strong financial foundation. This book is an easy-to-read first step toward a fulfilling financial future, helping you understand your relationship to work and money, and a key component to untangling the surprisingly simple puzzle of personal finance.
With an insightful foreword by Doug McMillon, President and CEO of Walmart Inc., you'll learn how to create wealth for yourself and your family, regardless of your educational or employment background, and how to establish a financial mindset that contributes to a sound future. You'll also
The answers to tough money questions, including the actual utility of new financial inventions like cryptocurrency How to think about exchanging your time and effort for money and the conditions under which you should agree to work Plain-English discussions of the principles of responsible long-term investing and how it differs from speculation
Acting as a critical pillar for those seeking to build a rock-solid financial foundation, Financial Literacy for All is a must-have book for working professionals, blue-collar workers, members of young families, and established businesspeople looking for a better, more secure future for themselves and the ones they care about.
189 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 10, 2024
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About the author
John Hope Bryant
22 books45 followersJohn Hope Bryant is an entrepreneur, author, advisor, and one of the nation’s most recognized empowerment leaders. He is the founder, chairman, and CEO of Operation HOPE and Bryant Group Companies, and, as the author of Love Leadership: The New Way to Lead in a Fear-Based World (Jossey– Bass, 2009), is the only African-American best-selling business author in America. Mr. Bryant serves for President Barack Obama as chairman of the President’s Advisory Council on Financial Capability, Subcommittee on the Underserved and Community Empowerment.
Mr. Bryant is the cofounder of the Gallup– HOPE Index, the only national research poll on youth financial dignity and youth economic energy in the United States. He also is a cofounder of Global Dignity, with Crown Prince Haakon of Norway and Professor Pekka Himanen of Finland. Global Dignity is affiliated with the Forum of Young Global Leaders and the World Economic Forum.
Mr. Bryant is a thought leader represented by the Bright- Sight Group for public speaking and serves on the board of directors of Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (NYSE: ACRE), a specialty finance company managed by an affiliate of Ares Management LLC, a global alternative asset manager with approximately $59 billion in committed capital under management as of December 31, 2012.
Mr. Bryant is the cofounder of the Gallup– HOPE Index, the only national research poll on youth financial dignity and youth economic energy in the United States. He also is a cofounder of Global Dignity, with Crown Prince Haakon of Norway and Professor Pekka Himanen of Finland. Global Dignity is affiliated with the Forum of Young Global Leaders and the World Economic Forum.
Mr. Bryant is a thought leader represented by the Bright- Sight Group for public speaking and serves on the board of directors of Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (NYSE: ACRE), a specialty finance company managed by an affiliate of Ares Management LLC, a global alternative asset manager with approximately $59 billion in committed capital under management as of December 31, 2012.
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May 14, 2024
I came across John Hope Bryant in an interview on the breakfast club. He seemed to have a good head on his shoulders. When he mentioned this book, I thought I was going to get some financial literacy tips to help me get ahead. Sadly I was mistaken.
This book makes a case for why financial literacy is important, how we benefit, and how teaching it can be integrated into society. Unfortunately it does not teach financial literacy. There are very few high level examples of what financial literacy actually entails and even less examples of what an average person can apply to their own life.
I wish this book was more clear about what it was and who it’s for. It is for policy makers, business owners who have employees, and educators at schools who can influence curriculum. It is for people who can administer financial literacy programs. It is not for people trying to improve their own personal finances.
This book makes a case for why financial literacy is important, how we benefit, and how teaching it can be integrated into society. Unfortunately it does not teach financial literacy. There are very few high level examples of what financial literacy actually entails and even less examples of what an average person can apply to their own life.
I wish this book was more clear about what it was and who it’s for. It is for policy makers, business owners who have employees, and educators at schools who can influence curriculum. It is for people who can administer financial literacy programs. It is not for people trying to improve their own personal finances.
October 15, 2024
Inspirational Masterpiece.
Very well written book with poignant and concise chapters and sections that eloquently tell a story while educating the reader on the importance of financial literacy. I did not want to put it down. The writing kept me engaged throughout. It feels weird describing a book written about finances like this. I believe John Hope Bryant achieved his goal. I highly recommend this book to any and everyone. This will be annual reading for me.
Very well written book with poignant and concise chapters and sections that eloquently tell a story while educating the reader on the importance of financial literacy. I did not want to put it down. The writing kept me engaged throughout. It feels weird describing a book written about finances like this. I believe John Hope Bryant achieved his goal. I highly recommend this book to any and everyone. This will be annual reading for me.
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