A review by dallas_shattuck
Die with Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life by Bill Perkins

3.0

I’ve read a few financial books over the past few years, and Die With Zero was one of the most unique. Some of the most common pieces of advice I always hear are “start saving for retirement” and “make sure you’re saving your extra money”. Which...I do, but I also think it’s important to enjoy life and not deprive myself of things that bring me joy (e.g. books, Starbucks). So I appreciate the author’s perspective on making sure we are saving for retirement and the rest of our lives, while making sure we aren’t depriving our lives of joy by only working and accumulating more money than we could ever spend.

I think I read this book at the perfect time in my life, as my husband and I are a few years into our careers and working on our long-term goals. Making sure we take trips, spend time with our kids, and have fun is definitely on top of our list after reading this book!

This book isn’t for everyone, and I appreciate the author making that clear at the beginning. There were a few points that seemed repetitive, but it really emphasized the author’s point.

Overall, if you’re looking for a fresh perspective on money, retirement, and living life to the fullest, then you should check out Die With Zero!

Thanks to @billperkins and @outreachdiewithzero for a signed copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.