What is *Beyond Getting By* by Holly Trantham about?

*Beyond Getting By* is a full-color financial guide focused on intentional living, offering practical advice to help readers align money habits with personal values. It challenges shame-based budgeting, explores systemic economic barriers, and emphasizes work-life balance through frameworks like self-advocacy journaling and redefining financial "abundance". The book combines whimsical illustrations with actionable strategies to navigate modern financial challenges.

Who should read *Beyond Getting By*?

This book targets women seeking financial stability without sacrificing personal fulfillment. It’s ideal for those tired of rigid budgeting rules, interested in systemic economic issues, or striving to balance career ambition with personal well-being. Readers who enjoy The Financial Diet’s inclusive, conversational approach will find it particularly valuable.

Is *Beyond Getting By* worth reading?

Yes—it’s praised for blending pragmatic financial advice with critiques of capitalism, making complex topics accessible through relatable examples and visuals. Endorsements from Tiffany Aliche and Erin Lowry highlight its empowering, judgment-free tone. The book is ideal for readers wanting actionable steps beyond traditional personal finance guides.

How does *Beyond Getting By* differ from other Financial Diet books?

Unlike TFD’s earlier *The Financial Diet: A Total Beginner’s Guide*, this book focuses on post-basics financial wellness, addressing systemic inequities and intentional living rather than introductory budgeting. It expands on themes like workplace advocacy, burnout prevention, and aligning money with personal values.

What systemic financial issues does Holly Trantham address?

Trantham critiques myths like equal opportunity in capitalism, emphasizing how race, gender, and class impact financial outcomes. She encourages readers to confront these barriers through self-advocacy (e.g., negotiation strategies) and redefining success beyond hyper-productivity.

What practical tools does the book provide?

Key tools include: - A **self-advocacy journal** template for salary negotiations. - Frameworks to calculate the “true value” of time and set boundaries against burnout. - Exercises to replace shame-based budgeting with values-driven spending.

How do Lauren Ver Hage’s illustrations enhance the book?

Ver Hage’s watercolor visuals soften dense financial topics, making concepts like systemic inequality and intentional budgeting more approachable. The whimsical style aligns with TFD’s brand, balancing seriousness with optimism.

Does *Beyond Getting By* discuss work-life balance?

Yes—Trantham argues against tying self-worth to career success, offering strategies to prioritize personal relationships and hobbies. She critiques “girlboss” culture and provides metrics to evaluate job offers holistically (e.g., flexibility vs. salary).

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Beyond Getting By

Holly Trantham

3.66 (617 Reviews)

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Beyond Getting By redefines personal finance by rejecting "girlboss" culture for intentional living. Endorsed by "The Budgetnista" Tiffany Aliche as a book that "makes you feel better, not worse about money," it's the finance guide for people who hate finance books.

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Have you ever stayed in a job that never paid you? For two months after that first week's check, the paychecks stopped coming. Yet there I was, showing up every day-caught in a web of charisma, stubbornness, and something darker: the belief that I didn't deserve better. That Craigslist nightmare became an unexpected teacher about self-worth and the real cost of undervaluing your time. Fast forward to today, and while I'm not building a real estate empire or launching startups, I've discovered something more valuable: a life where work doesn't consume everything, where my 401(k) is maxed out, and where debt-free living isn't a fantasy. This isn't about becoming wealthy by conventional standards-it's about rejecting the false choice between grinding yourself into dust or barely surviving. The path forward rests on two pillars: abundance (recognizing there's enough to go around) and intention (making purposeful choices about money and time). When you stop measuring your worth by your productivity or bank balance, you discover that moving beyond getting by isn't a 30-day challenge-it's a lifelong practice of alignment between your values and your choices.

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