Discover the path to a wealthier, more sustainable future
Money for Change: How to Reduce Waste, Build Wealth, and Create a Better Future for All is a startlingly insightful and compelling book that redefines personal finance through the twin lenses of environmental sustainability and community, offering actionable steps to not only improve your financial health but also make a positive impact on the planet.
Kara Perez, a visionary in sustainable personal finance, shares her unique approach to breaking free from outdated financial advice, demonstrating how you can achieve a fulfilling life that values community, sustainability, and financial well-being. Filled with real-world anecdotes, cutting-edge research, and hands-on money exercises, this book equips you with the tools needed to take immediate action towards a brighter, greener future.
You'll explore topics like:
How to navigate the challenges of thrifting, tackle eco-anxiety, invest ethically, and engage in environmental justice, all while securing your financial future How overconsumption and reliance on fossil fuels became the norm and how we can find practical alternatives that work better for us and the planet Why systems, and not individuals, are the real problem
Ideal for young professionals, growing families, entrepreneurs, small business owners, and financial planners alike, Money for Change is more than a book—it's a movement towards integrating financial success with environmental stewardship. Join Kara Perez in transforming how you think about money and take the first step towards building wealth and creating a better future for all.
By:
Kara Perez
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 224mm,
Width: 147mm,
Spine: 18mm
Weight: 249g
ISBN: 9781394357178
ISBN 10: 1394357176
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 15 May 2025
Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Introduction XI Chapter One Why Care? 1 Chapter Two Question Systems, Don’t Blame People 19 Chapter Three Sustainable Spending + Rethinking Consumer Culture 35 Chapter Four Your Sustainable Lifestyle and the Solidarity Economy 55 Chapter Five How to Build Yourself a Soup Swap 73 Chapter Six Sustainable Investing and How to Beat Financial Emotional Overload 91 Chapter Seven Greenwashing: What to Look for and How to Avoid It 121 Chapter Eight Environmental Justice for All 135 Chapter Nine Power to the People 149 Epilogue 167 References 169 Acknowledgments 175 About the Author 177 Index 179
KARA PEREZ is a Massachusetts-based financial entrepreneur and first-generation American. She is the Founder of Bravely Go, an organization that helps women take control of their financial lives. She is a recognized and respected member of the feminist and sustainable personal finance community.
