Love the practical approach to finding wealth this book takes. While it’s very easy to shrug off the effort of trying to save small amounts of money – “I’m only saving $40 a month, I can’t be bothered” – Cashflow Cookbook makes a compelling case that these little, seemingly low-value activities actually add up to substantial windfalls down the road. The book is full of ideas that are smart, logical and, most importantly, easy to implement. Even before I finished the book I was already making cost-saving adjustments. Better in my pocket than someone else’s!

The cashflow cookbook is an insightful and interesting read. I have paid close attention to my personal finances since graduating from University. Like many Canadians I have read both Wealthy Barber books and try to run my finances according to those principles. However, very few books or resources actually teach you how to maximize your savings and discretionary income. Enter the cashflow cookbook. This witty and entertaining read takes you on a journey of average Canadian households and their personal finances. This book teaches you that by doing things a little bit better or differently, you can free up a little extra money every single month to put towards debt elimination and/or building equity. Once you factor cumulated savings and compound interest, the changes can be dramatic even after a few years. The nice thing is that all of the changes can be done quickly with little or no effort and you see results right away.

As a couple in our mid thirties, the subject of finances are often intimidating and a source of conflict. Loved how Gordon was able to humanize otherwise complicated topics and put them into relatable tips. We are now on the cookbook program. A must read 🙂