MONEY PROUD:
The Queer Guide to Generate Wealth, Slay Debt, and Build Good Habits to Secure Your Future
"A fun, well-written primer on a subject that's usually a snooze."
A fresh, LGBTQ-aware guide to financial wellness
Money Proud utilizes Nick's signature writing style—editorial, educational, and entertaining!—to blend personal finance and queer culture in an approachable way.
Expect to encounter
- Scientific and economic research on LGBTQ+ people's financial lives, including debt, saving, retirement, geography, family planning, and more
- Psychological concepts on why we perceive and spend money the way we do
- Queer culture references and historical refreshers—Chapter 1 alone references Dolly Parton, Cardi B, JCPenney, and poppers, so if any of those offend you, don't buy this book
- Interviews with over two dozen queer folks across North America, ranging in age from 18 to 60, about their challenges and triumphs with personal finance
- Personal stories from Nick's life in every chapter (however, this is not a prescriptive memoir, because that is not a real book category, so stop trying to make "fetch” happen)
Money Proud out in the world
Media praise
"Exhibiting a clear understanding of behavioral finance, Wolny succeeds in making money talk feel inclusive and empowering rather than prescriptive."
"Wolny gives us all the basics on paying off debt, getting impulse spending under control, socking away money for the future, investing and so forth, and he does it with a verve you don’t usually find in personal finance books... A fun, well-written primer on a subject that's usually a snooze."
"A must-read for anyone looking to build wealth with purpose and authenticity. Nick's voice is warm, accessible, and genuinely helpful."
"An LGBTQ+ personal finance expert"
"Filled with humor and references to queer culture, while also focusing on practical and universal truths when it comes to managing finances at any income level."
About the author
Nick Wolny is an author, editor, and columnist. He publishes stories about money, technology, queer culture, and how they intertwine.
Money Proud, published with HarperCollins, is Nick's first book. His literary representation is through United Talent Agency.
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What readers are saying
"As a couples therapist who work with gay men, this is an essential read for queer folks who want to improve their relationships with their money. It’s written in an affirmative way and is very approachable."
Hemmingway
Amazon Review
"I love that Nick’s writing is firm. He doesn't just tell you to save; he helps you unlearn the shame that often leads to financial avoidance. If you’re queer and trying to navigate the complexities of US business and personal wealth, this is the manual you’ve been waiting for."
Germán C.
Amazon Review
"I especially appreciated how it talks about both the tangible barriers to handling money (like access and systems) and the emotional and mental ones that often get ignored. It feels like sitting down with your most chaotic, most caring, and most financially-savvy friend all at once."
Ian
Goodreads Review
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