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Cash is Queen: A Girl’s Guide to Securing, Spending and Stashing Cash
Cash is Queen breaks down the basics of how young women of today can learn to understand and manage money—an empowering skill that will last them a lifetime.
The world’s first money book written exclusively for girls , Cash is Queen is designed to deliver the sophistication, practicality, and fun guaranteed to appeal to today’s young woman.
Study after study shows that women are far happier discussing virtually anything else but bank balances, and this lack of confidence in openly discussing money matters is crippling the female population financially. Women negotiate less in salary discussions, are excessively cautious and risk averse when it comes to investing, and lack the general awareness around how to optimize retirement savings to guarantee a comfortable retirement.
With clear explanations and empowering text by experienced financial expert Davinia Tomlinson, you’ll learn that establishing a positive relationship with money as an adult must be cultivated in childhood.
Cash is Queen explains in a tone that’s relatable, fresh, and fun , everything a young girl needs to know about saving, spending, and stashing her cash, helping girls everywhere establish positive financial habits that will last a lifetime .
Non-patronizing or preachy, this book is essential reading for young girls everywhere as they enter adulthood and begin the journey of discovery in identifying the mark they would like to leave in the world.
The world’s first money book written exclusively for girls , Cash is Queen is designed to deliver the sophistication, practicality, and fun guaranteed to appeal to today’s young woman.
Study after study shows that women are far happier discussing virtually anything else but bank balances, and this lack of confidence in openly discussing money matters is crippling the female population financially. Women negotiate less in salary discussions, are excessively cautious and risk averse when it comes to investing, and lack the general awareness around how to optimize retirement savings to guarantee a comfortable retirement.
With clear explanations and empowering text by experienced financial expert Davinia Tomlinson, you’ll learn that establishing a positive relationship with money as an adult must be cultivated in childhood.
Cash is Queen explains in a tone that’s relatable, fresh, and fun , everything a young girl needs to know about saving, spending, and stashing her cash, helping girls everywhere establish positive financial habits that will last a lifetime .
Non-patronizing or preachy, this book is essential reading for young girls everywhere as they enter adulthood and begin the journey of discovery in identifying the mark they would like to leave in the world.
160 pages, Paperback
First published June 3, 2023
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About the author
Davinia Tomlinson
1 bookDavinia Tomlinson is the founder of rainchq, a global financial education, advice and coaching platform for women and girls. She is on a mission to answer one big question: why don’t more women feel confident talking about money?
With more than 15 years’ experience across the investment management and professional service industries, her life's work is focused on championing the importance of financial inclusion for the under-served. Inspired by her own two young daughters, her new book Cash is Queen written for girls is launching January 2023.
She is a regular speaker, podcaster and writer on all things finance for women and splits her time between London & the Caribbean.
With more than 15 years’ experience across the investment management and professional service industries, her life's work is focused on championing the importance of financial inclusion for the under-served. Inspired by her own two young daughters, her new book Cash is Queen written for girls is launching January 2023.
She is a regular speaker, podcaster and writer on all things finance for women and splits her time between London & the Caribbean.
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December 3, 2022I have been using this in my homeschooling and it is helping me to Learn more about money management and saving and the overall value of money.
(Thanks to Net Galley for this Book).
(Thanks to Net Galley for this Book).
November 29, 2022
I am not even completely done with this book but I needed to get this review out NOW so hopefully more people would get this book!!! With clear and direct advice, an intuitive layout, a relatable writing style, and a unique aesthetic, Tomlinson has crafted the perfect book for people who have a bit of money trauma. Finances can be so confusing and advice is often demeaning or underhanded, but Cash is Queen has helped me understand topics that were otherwise confusing and stressful and Davinia Tomlinson has helped me in my relationship to money. If you're looking for the perfect pocket book to look up something quick or a deep dive into what the monetary world around you looks like, Cash is Queen delivers. A great addition to any bookshelf.
February 2, 2023
Cash is Queen by Davinia Tomlinson and illustrated by Andrea Oerter is a handy, information packed book written specially for young women about all things finance.
The book is designed to help women around the world gain more knowledge and understanding about money, their spending habits and how they can take control of their income.
The book is written incredibly accessibly, with complex things like stock markets simplified and made much more engaging due to the formatting of the book.
I love how practical the book is - it makes learning about things such as stock markets interesting and engaging as well as easy to follow and actually apply.
As a second year university student, this was the perfect book to help me understand different types of money ‘personalities’ can influence personal relationships and my outlook on money as well as how I can better save my money to get the most out of spending it.
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The book is designed to help women around the world gain more knowledge and understanding about money, their spending habits and how they can take control of their income.
The book is written incredibly accessibly, with complex things like stock markets simplified and made much more engaging due to the formatting of the book.
I love how practical the book is - it makes learning about things such as stock markets interesting and engaging as well as easy to follow and actually apply.
As a second year university student, this was the perfect book to help me understand different types of money ‘personalities’ can influence personal relationships and my outlook on money as well as how I can better save my money to get the most out of spending it.
[Review as part of a paid ad]
August 11, 2025
Cash is Queen breaks down the basics of how young women of today can learn to understand and manage money—an empowering skill that will last them a lifetime.
Studies shows that women are far happier discussing virtually anything else but bank balances. Women negotiate less in salary discussions, are excessively cautious and risk averse when it comes to investing and lack the general awareness around how to optimize retirement savings to guarantee a comfortable retirement.
Cash is Queen explains in a tone that’s relatable, fresh, and fun, everything a young girl needs to know about saving, spending, and stashing her cash, helping girls everywhere establish positive financial habits that will last a lifetime.
Finances can be so confusing, and advice is often demeaning or underhanded, but Cash is Queen has helped me understand topics that were otherwise confusing and stressful and Davinia Tomlinson has helped me a lot with my money. If you're looking for the perfect pocketbook to look up something quick or a deep dive into what the monetary world around you looks like, Cash is Queen delivers. A great addition to any bookshelf.
It's a really educational book about how to handle your money, your financial personality, about setting goals, long and short term and what to watch out for or be aware of. This book talks about gender bias, like males are encouraged to learn investing like the stock market and real estate and women, more household budgeting and how to save money on groceries. The table is cleared the author teaches everything you could imagine about money.
Cash is Queen is the perfect, brief guide on all thing’s money, aimed at teenage girls. It covers the basics on the sometimes-daunting topic, in an accessible, fun way. The language used makes it highly readable, whilst delivered in an upbeat manner.
There is a real emphasis on how important it is to have a positive mindset when it comes down to taking charge of your money. The way Cash is Queen is packaged, in terms of layout, design and illustrations is so charming and striking, which helps to deliver such a heavy topic in a really digestible format.
I would give this book 4 stars because it was an extremely helpful book but the colour layout of some of the pages was hard to read. I would recommend this to any young girls that are looking to have some control in their future with their money.
Studies shows that women are far happier discussing virtually anything else but bank balances. Women negotiate less in salary discussions, are excessively cautious and risk averse when it comes to investing and lack the general awareness around how to optimize retirement savings to guarantee a comfortable retirement.
Cash is Queen explains in a tone that’s relatable, fresh, and fun, everything a young girl needs to know about saving, spending, and stashing her cash, helping girls everywhere establish positive financial habits that will last a lifetime.
Finances can be so confusing, and advice is often demeaning or underhanded, but Cash is Queen has helped me understand topics that were otherwise confusing and stressful and Davinia Tomlinson has helped me a lot with my money. If you're looking for the perfect pocketbook to look up something quick or a deep dive into what the monetary world around you looks like, Cash is Queen delivers. A great addition to any bookshelf.
It's a really educational book about how to handle your money, your financial personality, about setting goals, long and short term and what to watch out for or be aware of. This book talks about gender bias, like males are encouraged to learn investing like the stock market and real estate and women, more household budgeting and how to save money on groceries. The table is cleared the author teaches everything you could imagine about money.
Cash is Queen is the perfect, brief guide on all thing’s money, aimed at teenage girls. It covers the basics on the sometimes-daunting topic, in an accessible, fun way. The language used makes it highly readable, whilst delivered in an upbeat manner.
There is a real emphasis on how important it is to have a positive mindset when it comes down to taking charge of your money. The way Cash is Queen is packaged, in terms of layout, design and illustrations is so charming and striking, which helps to deliver such a heavy topic in a really digestible format.
I would give this book 4 stars because it was an extremely helpful book but the colour layout of some of the pages was hard to read. I would recommend this to any young girls that are looking to have some control in their future with their money.
January 19, 2023
Cash is Queen by Davina Tomlinson, is an educational book about how to handle your money, your financial personality, about setting goals, long and short term and what to watch out for or be aware of. This book talks about gender bias, like males are encouraged to learn investing like the stock market and real estate and women, more household budgeting and how to save money on groceries. The table is cleared the author teaches everything you could imagine about money.
A few things where not around when I was young like crypto currently.
I wish I had this book when I was much younger. Even the credit ratings are addressed. A great book for teens.
In high school, I had a great teacher for Business Mathematics, he taught us with experiment, the laws of probability. I almost that was covered in this book too. There was a news story this morning about how many families are hurt by participating in lotteries when they cannot afford it. If they had been in the class that I had, they would never do any gambling. It is not likely that you will win.
I love the graphics but found a few pages difficult to read when there was black print on a dark color, like deep blue or purple. If the author and illustrator decide to do another book, they might want to consider the ease of reading black type against darker backgrounds. Over all, I highly recommend this book and anyone who needs basic finanical knowledge.
A few things where not around when I was young like crypto currently.
I wish I had this book when I was much younger. Even the credit ratings are addressed. A great book for teens.
In high school, I had a great teacher for Business Mathematics, he taught us with experiment, the laws of probability. I almost that was covered in this book too. There was a news story this morning about how many families are hurt by participating in lotteries when they cannot afford it. If they had been in the class that I had, they would never do any gambling. It is not likely that you will win.
I love the graphics but found a few pages difficult to read when there was black print on a dark color, like deep blue or purple. If the author and illustrator decide to do another book, they might want to consider the ease of reading black type against darker backgrounds. Over all, I highly recommend this book and anyone who needs basic finanical knowledge.
October 29, 2023
It's never too early to talk to young people about money, and Davinia Tomlinson (author) and Andrea Oerter (illustrator) do a great job covering the basics about earning, budgeting, saving, and investing money. They also address a few nuances, such as the psychology behind what, how, and why people spend. Some content is specifically directed at young women, such as statistics about differences in earnings, savings, and investments by women vs men. There is also a section about financial abuse, but that crime, unfortunately, can happen do anyone. While the book is directed at young women, readers of all genders and ages can benefit from it.
the book is organized into 12 chapters, each stuffed full of great concepts, examples, and visuals. For example, Chapter Five "Investing 101: Slow and Steady Wins the Race" talks about the pros and cons of saving vs investing; defines assets by proving examples; and briefly explains the stock market, cryptocurrency, and NFTs. Throughout out the main narrative are several textboxes labeled "Activity" to help readers apply the chapter's concepts. Drawings appear on nearly every page as a way to help pull the reader into the technical detail while also giving readers a break as they move from topic to topic.
The last chapter is a checklist, which is organized as a review, which frequently uses the book's chapter names as the headers for the review.
The back matter includes a glossary and acknowledgement.
the book is organized into 12 chapters, each stuffed full of great concepts, examples, and visuals. For example, Chapter Five "Investing 101: Slow and Steady Wins the Race" talks about the pros and cons of saving vs investing; defines assets by proving examples; and briefly explains the stock market, cryptocurrency, and NFTs. Throughout out the main narrative are several textboxes labeled "Activity" to help readers apply the chapter's concepts. Drawings appear on nearly every page as a way to help pull the reader into the technical detail while also giving readers a break as they move from topic to topic.
The last chapter is a checklist, which is organized as a review, which frequently uses the book's chapter names as the headers for the review.
The back matter includes a glossary and acknowledgement.
November 27, 2022
Cash is Queen is the perfect, succinct guide on all things money, aimed at teenage girls. It covers the basics on the sometimes daunting topic, in an accessible, fun way. The language used makes it highly readable, whilst delivered in an upbeat manner. There is a real emphasis on how important it is to have a positive mindset when it comes down to taking charge of your money. The way Cash is Queen is packaged, in terms of layout, design and illustrations is so charming and striking, which helps to deliver such a heavy topic in a really digestible format.
As a female in her early thirties, I was genuinely curious to see if I could learn anything new about money as I’ve always shied away from the subject. (So overwhelming!) I would say that I definitely gained some good take-aways from the book, even though I wasn’t exactly the intended audience. It would be amazing to see some spin off versions of Cash is Queen, for sure! This book should have a place in school libraries everywhere, alternatively it would make a lovely gift to help empower the young women of today.
With thanks to Netgalley for this ARC.
As a female in her early thirties, I was genuinely curious to see if I could learn anything new about money as I’ve always shied away from the subject. (So overwhelming!) I would say that I definitely gained some good take-aways from the book, even though I wasn’t exactly the intended audience. It would be amazing to see some spin off versions of Cash is Queen, for sure! This book should have a place in school libraries everywhere, alternatively it would make a lovely gift to help empower the young women of today.
With thanks to Netgalley for this ARC.
February 6, 2023
Cash is Queen is a fantastic introduction to money for young girls. I wish something like this had been available when I was younger (and that I'd read it). It teaches girls how to set financial goals (both long and short term), recognize their (and their friends') money personality, and to live within their means. The illustrations are fun and make the book more interesting to read. The information presented is clear and direct and addresses current issues, such as "cashlighting" and text scams. It also touches on the fact that women live longer and make less so saving is harder/more important for us. My 8 year old niece recently told me to "just put it on the credit card" for something at least $50,000 the other day and I tried to explain the financial consequences of doing something like that to help her have other money scripts. I think the book is written a little above her reading level right now, but I'm definitely saving it for her to read soon!
April 19, 2024
A pénz királynői egy elsősorban tinédzser lányoknak szóló gyorstalpaló a pénzügyi tudatosságról, azonban a kötet nagyszerűsége, hogy a benne lévő ismeretanyag teljes mértékben univerzális, azaz bárki, aki kézbe veszi a könyvet, tudja hasznosítani. Természetesen a hangnem és az illusztrációk elsősorban az említett célcsoportot célozzák, azonban nekem felnőttként is nagy segítség volt, hogy ezáltal struktúráltabbá vált a tartalom.
Az pedig hab a tortán, hogy Davinia Tomlinson közérthetően és érdekesen tolmácsolja azokat a fogalmakat és folyamatokat, amelyeket nem feltétlen értene meg mindenki egy szakkönyvből kiragadva. Ezáltal pedig nemcsak a fiatal lányoknak, hanem bárkinek hasznos lehet ez a könyv, aki az alapoktól érdeklődik a téma iránt.
Bővebben: https://www.gyorgytekla.hu/2024/04/da...
Az pedig hab a tortán, hogy Davinia Tomlinson közérthetően és érdekesen tolmácsolja azokat a fogalmakat és folyamatokat, amelyeket nem feltétlen értene meg mindenki egy szakkönyvből kiragadva. Ezáltal pedig nemcsak a fiatal lányoknak, hanem bárkinek hasznos lehet ez a könyv, aki az alapoktól érdeklődik a téma iránt.
Bővebben: https://www.gyorgytekla.hu/2024/04/da...
June 28, 2023
This is a solidly appealing and authoritative approach to helping girls/young women to understand economics on a personal, relevant level while gaining better understanding of the social/politcal realities of our economy as well.
The structure of the book is conducive to indecent reading OR very effective organization for an actual class text or even an economic-club group that could be self-0directed. Adult women have been doing this for years, so encouraging younger girls to do the same would be a welcome project.
The color graphics, diverse depictions, varied scenarios, and activity prompts all take into account a wide range of personalities, backgrounds, inc0me levels, and community types.
The structure of the book is conducive to indecent reading OR very effective organization for an actual class text or even an economic-club group that could be self-0directed. Adult women have been doing this for years, so encouraging younger girls to do the same would be a welcome project.
The color graphics, diverse depictions, varied scenarios, and activity prompts all take into account a wide range of personalities, backgrounds, inc0me levels, and community types.
December 25, 2022
3.5
The chapters are separated so that everything fits, although at first I thought, why does this come first?
There are exercises and practical examples that help to understand what they have just explained to us.
With an easy, simple and in some moments impressive language.
It has helped me understand certain things about the economy and saving.
The drawings and the structure are a good incentive to read.
The chapters are separated so that everything fits, although at first I thought, why does this come first?
There are exercises and practical examples that help to understand what they have just explained to us.
With an easy, simple and in some moments impressive language.
It has helped me understand certain things about the economy and saving.
The drawings and the structure are a good incentive to read.
February 8, 2023
Davinia Tomlinson has 15 years experience in investment management and professional services. This is a comprehensive guide to money management for readers aged 9+ (illustrated by Andrea Oerter) that is specifically aimed at girls but while there is some solid advice here, I felt that the cryptocurrency section undersold the risks, there is an assumption that readers are starting with some money and the layout was at times difficult to read.
October 23, 2024
Awesome! This book was obviously written for teens, so the language used and the concepts addressed definitely reflect that. However, as I am just starting my financial literacy journey I appreciated the handholding lol. While I did know more than I learned from this book, I liked the refresher on basic concepts and the added context. Highly recommend to anyone with teenage girls in their life.
March 29, 2023
Good for teens!
May 11, 2023
Good personal finance info for young women who are in the beginning stages of investing.
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November 17, 2023Surprisingly good financial education for all.
February 29, 2024
had to read for class, was a good review :)
July 10, 2025
Bardzo przydatna ,będe do niej wracać 🙏🙏
November 20, 2022
an interesting and practical guide to money
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