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Broke Millennial

Erin Lowry

Take control of your money without shame through practical guidance on debt, credit, relationships, and everyday financial decisions.

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Broke Millennial

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What's it about?

Broke Millennial (2017) is a friendly, practical guide to managing money for young adults. Erin Lowry covers the basics, from budgeting and credit scores to paying off student loans, saving, and talking about money with friends and partners. Written with humour and real stories, the book helps readers move from financial stress to confidence and control.

Key ideas

  • Money is a practical skill you can learn, and there is no reason to feel shame about where you start.
  • Budgeting and understanding your credit score are the basics that every other money decision builds on.
  • Paying off student loans, like other debt, becomes manageable once you treat it as a plan rather than a worry.
  • Saving is part of everyday financial life, not something to put off until you earn more.
  • Talking openly about money with friends and partners removes stress and helps relationships run more smoothly.

About the author

Erin Lowry is an American author and personal finance writer known for making money topics approachable for young people. She created the Broke Millennial blog, which grew into a popular book series. Her books include Broke Millennial, Broke Millennial Takes On Investing, and Broke Millennial Talks Money.

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What is Broke Millennial about?

Broke Millennial is a friendly, practical guide to managing money for young adults. Erin Lowry covers budgeting, credit scores, student loans, saving, and talking about money with friends and partners.

Who is Broke Millennial for?

It is written for young adults who feel stressed or unsure about money and want clear, basic guidance. It uses humour and real stories to move readers from financial stress toward confidence and control.

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