I wrote The Joy of Money because everyone who works hard should be able to afford a good life.
WHY I WROTE THE JOY OF MONEY
This is the book I wish I’d had when I finally got real about my money.
I come from smart, scrappy, working-class people who elbow-greased their way to a home, a car, and a better life for their kids. That’s how this country should work: hard work earns a good life. But for too many of us now, that deal’s broken.
Prices have soared. Wages aren't keeping up. And still, too many of us blame ourselves—like we’re the problem. Here’s what I know: you are responsible for your money choices. Here’s what else I know: the system makes it way too hard to get ahead. Both things can be true at the same time.
This book is about holding those truths together: learning real steps to build stability, and seeing the bigger picture shaping your money life. Once we understand the system, we can move through it better—and change the system, too.
A LITTLE ABOUT ME
I’m the founder and CEO of WorkMoney, a national nonprofit building an America where hard-working people can afford a good life. Before that, I was a union organizer fighting for higher wages and better jobs.
I’ve always believed in what happens when people have good info, have each others’ backs, and demand better together. That same “people-first” energy drives everything I do at WorkMoney: helping millions of folks raise incomes, cut costs, and finally feel in control of their financial lives.
When I’m not doing that, I’m mom to Eva (objectively the best human ever born) and wife to Gregory, my favorite writer and partner in good life chaos. I can usually be found in the Pacific Northwest, playing games, having a beer with friends, or—who knew?—writing books.
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Carrie Joy Grimes, Author