Get WalletWise: Recover from Money Missteps & Create Positive Money Habits For Everyday People by Ken Remsen

Strong and didactic in tone, this is an approachable book that ably explains how people get into financial trouble, but that is also clear about ways of getting out of such trouble. Its is a conservative framework for rebuilding a person’s financial life after making bad decisions; it cites like-minded financial giants, including Suze Orman and Dave Ramsey, frequently. Its personal anecdotes make it even more credible: Remsen says that he did not save money early on, because he was “too busy treading water financially.” The text concludes with broad recommendations for new habits that people might adopt, including values like reliability, honesty, and willingness to learn from one’s mistakes. Get WalletWise is a practical text that is aimed at helping people develop financial literacy—and avoid easy options that have long-term consequences. Reviewed by Jeremiah Rood, editor FOREWORD October 17, 2021