Simple Secrets to Becoming a Saving Whiz: Stop Feeling Overwhelmed, Take Control of Your Money, and Create the Lifestyle You Want

Gina Zakaria

Language: English

Publisher: Wiley

Published: Jan 4, 2024

Description:

Discover the power of simplicity in the quest for financial empowerment

In Simple Secrets to Becoming a Saving Whiz: Stop Feeling Overwhelmed, Take Control of Your Money, and Create the Lifestyle You Want , veteran financial educator Gina Zakaria delivers a compelling discussion of leveraging simplicity to approach personal finance. You’ll learn to create momentum and foster financial empowerment as you reach successive, intentional milestones that build your sense of progress and accomplishment.

The author shares her own personal debt story and how she accumulated over $105,000 in credit card debt through tiny, seemingly insignificant, actions. She also demonstrates how equally small steps―when taken intentionally―can help you climb your way out of debt and into a place of financial security. You’ll also find:

  • Strategies for breaking down your goals into subgoals that can be easily accomplished
  • Grocery budgeting tips, along with simple shopping strategies, home systems, and effective routines for saving money with food and meal prep
  • Methods for understanding the basics of bills, bill saving strategies, and debt savings using the author’s popular “3A Method”

An essential and effective resource for anyone interested in improving their financial outlook, Simple Secrets to Becoming a Saving Whiz is perfect for everyone who hopes to save more money, budget better, and make real, measurable changes to their personal financial habits.

From the Inside Flap

Too often, financial guidance is framed in broad generalities and unactionable truisms that are impossible (or at least extremely difficult) to implement in daily life. Many of us are searching for solid, hands-on guidance that we can actually put into practice immediately, guidance that will lead to momentum-creating benefits.

In Simple Secrets to Becoming a Saving Whiz: Stop Feeling Overwhelmed, Take Control of Your Money, and Create the Lifestyle You Want , celebrated financial educator and founder of The Saving Whiz, Gina Zakaria, delivers an engaging and illuminating discussion of how you can take control of your personal finances and transform your relationship with money. You’ll tap into the power of simplicity as you establish a solid financial foundation through small, incremental, manageable steps.

After describing her own personal journey through overspending, debt, financial recovery, and eventual success, the author shows you how to create momentum and foster confidence in your money-saving abilities. You’ll learn to simplify your goals and start small, breaking down each objective into tiny, accessible sub-goals and actions you can implement immediately and easily.

In the book, you’ll find actionable tips on everyday activities with real impact on your bottom line, including grocery shopping, paying bills, and creating a household budget. From freezer and pantry ideas that will help you stretch your food dollars to bill categorization and saving strategies, Zakaria demonstrates behaviors you can onboard today to help you save money right now.

An indispensable resource for anyone interested in taking control of their financial future, Simple Secrets to Becoming a Saving Whiz is a perfect resource for working people, small business owners, members of young families, and people beginning to plan and save for retirement.

From the Back Cover

PRAISE FOR Simple Secrets to Becoming a Saving Whiz

“I saved $200 per month using Gina’s Grocery Tips! A must-read with inflation running rampant!”
―JOHN ERINGMAN, Founder of Johnefinance

“Gina has taken the complexities of getting rich and broken them down. This isn’t a book…it’s the exact step-by-step masterplan to get rich!”
―ADRIAN BRAMBILA, Founder of The Brambila Method

“This is incredible! I love how Gina shows the reader how to make the impossible possible and do so in a way that’s incredibly relatable and easy.”
―REBECCA RICHARDSON, Founder of The Mortgage Mentor

“In Simple Secrets to Becoming a Saving Whiz , Gina breaks down the overwhelming world of personal finance into simple, practical action steps that will transform your financial life. I highly recommend this book for anyone who wants to reduce their financial stress, avoid making the big money mistakes, and fix their finances.”
―DR. BRAD KLONTZ, CFP ® , Financial Psychologist, Professor, and Author

“This book shows the magic of small steps and their massive impact on your financial journey. A must-read for anyone looking for a simpler path to financial success.”
―SETH GODWIN, The Godfather of Finance

“If you’re wanting to save more, spend your money more intentionally, and make meaningful progress towards your financial goals, Gina is the woman who will get you there. The actionable strategies inside Simple Secrets to Becoming a Saving Whiz will pay for itself 100 times over. It’s a must-read for anyone wanting to achieve clarity and peace in their financial life.”
―PAIGE PRITCHARD, Founder of Overcoming Overspending

“As someone who thrives on checklists, Gina’s insightful perspective on breaking down large financial goals into manageable tasks deeply resonated with me. Her approach emphasizes the transformative power of taking things step-by-step, rather than being overwhelmed by the enormity of financial challenges. The glimpses into her personal life through these concepts made me feel like I was talking to a friend, and not being taught by a teacher. By showcasing how she and her husband conquered their own financial hurdles, Gina makes the journey relatable, inspiring, and most importantly, achievable. If you ever felt bogged down by daunting financial goals, Chapter 2 alone could be the game-changer you need. Highly recommended read!”
―MARKIA BROWN, AFC ® , Founder of The Money Plug

About the Author

GINA ZAKARIA has over 20 years’ experience in the financial space. As the founder of The Saving Whiz, a comprehensive financial education platform, she has been sharing tips and guidance that have helped millions of visitors take charge of their finances. She has amassed millions of followers and transformed countless lives around the world.