About the Author xi Also by Bola Sokunbi xiii Acknowledgments xv Welcome to the Expanded and Updated Edition of This Book! xvii You Are in the Right Place xix How to Use This Book xxi Introduction xxiii My Story xxxi Part I The Start 1 Your What and Your Why 3 Chapter 1 Your Mindset 11 Let Go of Your Money Mistakes 13 Becoming Emotionally Balanced for a Positive Money Mindset 18 Meet Dr. Chavonne Perotte 23 Dream Big: Affirm Yourself to Being Wealthy 27 Shift Your Circle of Influence 32 Meet Latoya Scott 37 Chapter 2 Get Organized 41 Get Your Records In Order 43 Track Your Spending 50 Identify Your Bad Money Habits 55 Meet Christina Mychas 61 Know Your Net Worth 67 Meet Brittney Suttle 70 Define Your Values 73 Set Your Goals 75 Meet Molly Stillman 78 Part II The Plan 81 Chapter 3 Budgeting 83 Budgeting 101: The Basics 85 Setting Up Your Budget Using Categories 87 Budgeting Styles 90 Don't Ignore Your Money Leaks 96 Common Budgeting Challenges and How to Get Out of Your Own Way 100 Rewarding Yourself 102 Meet Esther Bangura 106 Budgeting on an Inconsistent Income 111 Budgeting on a Low Income 113 Budgeting as a Couple 115 The Save Yourself Fund: Your Emergency Savings 121 Sinking Funds to Stay on Track 124 My Story: How I Saved over $100,000 in Three Years 126 Chapter 4 Debt and Loans 131 Let's Talk About Debt Because It Sucks 133 Paying Off Your Debt 139 Student Loans: Facts and Basics 145 Meet Melisa Boutin 146 Where to Start with Your Student Loans 148 Ideas to Pay Off Your Debt Fast 155 Meet Naseema McElroy 160 Cashback and Rewards Credit Cards 162 Meet Monica Louie 164 Chapter 5 Investing 171 Investing 101 173 Meet Adeola Omole 182 Investing for Retirement 185 How to Start Investing 192 Meet Mabel Nunez 197 Part III The Necessary 203 Chapter 6 Credit 205 Credit 101 207 Credit Scores 209 Busting Credit Myths 218 Compromised Information 221 Meet Rosemary A.B. 223 Chapter 7 Protecting Yourself 229 Creating a Backup Plan with the Right Insurance 231 Recession- Proofing Your Finances 239 Meet Ashlee Sang 247 Chapter 8 Making More Money 251 Negotiating to Win 253 Meet Steph May 259 Side Hustles 266 Meet Lucille Roache 271 Chapter 9 Your Self- Care 277 Nuturing Your Self- Care Alongside Your Financial Wellness Because Yes 279 Chapter 10 Key Financial Actions 285 Steps to Keep Your Financial Plans Intact 286 In Closing 291 Appendix 293 Index 297.