I really enjoyed the second half of the book which was so much info on pension, ISA’s, investing etc.

Her latest book What They Don't Teach You About Money: Habits to Get You Unstuck and on the Road to Financial Freedom, will look at seven habits that unlock financial independence. Claer has won a prestigious WIncott Award for campaigning on consumer issues and is a powerful advocate for financial literacy.She presents the FT Money Clinic podcast, and covered business and finance news on Eddie Mair’s LBC drivetime show, making complex market issues relevant and accessible. From revealing what ‘credit’ really means (spoiler alert, it’s not as positive as they’d like you to think) to the lie that you can easily make money off crypto, she’ll debunk the pervasive money myths perpetuated by those who profit the most from our ignorance.

Hearst UK is the trading name of the National Magazine Company Ltd, 30 Panton Street, Leicester Square, London, SW1Y 4AJ. Claer explains why so many of us lack confidence when it comes to money,” outlined Michael Gilmore, co-founder of the MAIAs, “and that is such an important starting point for so many people. Although the book is read/delivered well, all the facts here are extremely basic and I would be surprised if people were already not aware of them.

From economic overviews to personal finance, consumerism to digitalisation, she makes everything she covers accessible and relevant. I treat myself to a deep tissue massage every two weeks as I spend so much time hunched over a keyboard, but I pay for five upfront and save 10%.

What They Don’t Teach You About Money is a “short and indispensable” book of the most efficient financial habits and the most common monetary problems.They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. Her wisdom and kindness shine through, providing readers with the tools to regain control of their financial lives. Most people don’t need to read about how to ask for a salary raise or negotiate rent with their landlord.

The recently reviewed ‘How to Own the World’ by Andrew Craig is a much more rounded version of the same concept and he goes into much further detail in the topics that both books overlap in. From revealing what 'credit' really means (spoiler alert, it's not as positive as they'd like you to think) to the lie that you can easily make money off property, she'll debunk the pervasive money myths perpetuated by those who profit the most from our ignorance.My biggest pet peeve with non-fiction books is the heavy focus on jargon that makes the book entirely redundant if you are new to the topic. Join Claer Barrett, the FT's resident personal finance expert for a free webinar to discover some of the lessons from her first book, What They Don't Teach You About Money: Seven Habits to Unlock Financial Independence. Nastastie svoje financie mam uz nejaky cas nastavene, moj jediny dlh je hypoteka, pravidelne investujem. Being something that I am interested in doing within the next five years it was good to see what to do and what not to do when purchasing a first home on the market. Finally, a practical guide to understanding your finances in a clear, concise, and straightforward way.