Get a Financial Life: Personal Finance in Your Twenties and Thirties
About this product
The New York Times bestselling money guide, providing time-tested financial advice on topics like saving, managing debt, investing for the future, and selecting insurance, is now revised and updated with all that Gen Z and millennials need to know now.
With over half a million copies sold, this classic has helped generations of young adults through booms and busts, recessions, and even a pandemic, by delivering consistent money advice in down-to-earth, no-drama language—while keeping pace with an evolving financial landscape.
Gen Z and millennials are experiencing an unprecedented affordability crisis: rents are higher than they’ve been in years, and the concept of buying a home seems like a pipe dream; they are carrying more debt than previous generations; and they are confronting a tough and unpredictable job market. Even with a secure job and a 401(k), the uncertainty of the economy, surging home prices, and the volatility of the market would make anyone anxious about their money decisions, let alone young people who are only just beginning their financial journeys.
In this totally revised and updated edition, Kobliner teaches readers how to pay down debt, get a good return on savings, and plan for the future. Straight from the latest research, she shows how to choose the right bank, avoid excessive fees, and rein in spending. Kobliner also offers unbiased advice on the latest trends in personal finance—from neobanks and social media influencers to online fraud and cryptocurrency. And she answers frequently asked money questions such as: When is it smart to rent rather than buy (and vice versa)? How can I improve my credit score? When is the right time to invest in the stock market—and how? How do I save money on taxes?
Get a Financial Life has already helped over half a million readers get a handle on their finances and build smart money habits, no matter how much—or how little—they have. No wonder it has remained the go-to personal finance resource for young adults for more than thirty years. Read more
Editor's Take
Amazon-style and Goodreads-style reader feedback is broadly positive, with many reviewers describing the book as a clear, practical introduction to personal finance for people in their twenties and thirties. Reviewers often praise its easy-to-understand explanations of budgeting, debt, investing, taxes, insurance, and other core money topics.
Readers on Goodreads and The StoryGraph commonly call it a strong beginner’s guide and a helpful overview of adult financial basics. Several reviews also say it works well as a refresher for people who already know some finance, though a few note that some examples and advice can feel dated compared with newer material.
Blog and library reviews are similarly favorable, describing it as comprehensive, readable, and useful for young adults building financial habits. One recurring critique is that advanced readers may find it too basic, but the overall consensus is that it remains a solid starter book.
- Goodreads reviewers: clear, readable, and practical
- The StoryGraph reviewers: helpful introduction to finance basics
- Blog and library reviews: comprehensive, beginner-friendly, occasionally dated
For YouTube, real review videos were found for this exact book, including one titled Get a financial life personal finance in your twenties and thirties review and another titled How to Get a Financial Life in Your 20s and 30s | Book Review | Beth Kobliner.
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Specifications
| Topic | Personal Finance |
Product Details
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
| Publication date | May 5, 2026 |
| Edition | Reissue |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 336 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1668095351 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1668095355 |
| Item Weight | 10 ounces |
| Dimensions | 5.5 x 0.9 x 8.38 inches |
| Best Sellers Rank | #8,820 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #40 in Budgeting & Money Management (Books) #43 in Introduction to Investing |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (946) |
