See what others have to say about "THE JOY OF MONEY"
Farnoosh Torabi
Host of So Money and author of A Healthy State of Panic
“What I love most about The Joy of Money is Carrie Joy’s voice—authentic, smart, and on your side. She meets you where you are—whether ready to invest or getting out of credit card debt—and shows you exactly how to take control of your money, one concrete step at a time.”
Charles Duhigg
Author of bestsellers The Power of Habit and Supercommunicators
“The Joy of Money is a wonderful, clear-eyed and compassionate guide to building the money habits that deliver financial security—without shame, jargon, or one-size-fits-all advice. Carrie Joy Grimes, founder of the 9-million-member nonprofit Work/Money, shares hard-earned lessons from her own journey, and with humor and step-by-step guidance helps readers confront their fears, ditch money shame, and take real, doable action. Whether you’re trying to create a budget, paying off debt, saving for the future, or simply want to sleep better at night, this is more than a guide to finances. It is a call to believe in yourself, and to live the life you deserve.”
Tiffany "The Budgetnista" Aliche
NYT Bestselling Author
“Carrie Joy brings heart and behavioral savvy to personal finance in a way I love to see. The Joy of Money is So Money! It nails both the math and the feelings of money—and gives readers practical steps that actually stick.”
Harold Pollack
Co-author of The Index Card
“In The Joy of Money, Carrie Joy Grimes provides sensible and smart advice to take charge of your financial life. She helps you think through so many critical decisions: Is buying a home right for me? How can I improve my credit score? How should I invest for my retirement? She describes with candor and humility her own triumphs and mistakes in financial matters. What a terrific, useful, and heartfelt book.”
Jimmie Johnson
7-Time NASCAR Cup Series Champion, 2024 NASCAR Hall of Fame Inductee and Owner, Legacy Motor Club
“Reading The Joy of Money reminded me a lot of being on the radio with my crew chief while I’m racing under high stress situations. Carrie Joy keeps things calm, clear, and focused on what actually helps you move forward. She breaks money down into simple, manageable steps—no matter where you’re starting—and that’s how progress really happens.”