Griffin Reads – Dave Barry’s Money Secrets

Title: Dave Barry’s Money Secrets

Author: Dave Barry

Genre: Humor, Personal Finance

Summary: In “Dave Barry’s Money Secrets,” the renowned humorist Dave Barry takes a hilariously satirical approach to the world of personal finance. With his signature wit and comedic style, Barry offers a tongue-in-cheek guide to managing money, tackling topics like budgeting, investing, and saving for retirement. While delivering unsound financial advice, he peppers the narrative with amusing anecdotes, absurd scenarios, and laugh-out-loud observations, all aimed at demystifying the complex and often intimidating world of money.

Content Guide:

• Mild swearing
• Some sexual content
• Some gross or offensive humor

My Thoughts:

“Dave Barry’s Money Secrets” is a ridiculously silly take on the typically dry and serious subject of personal finance. It’s not his best work, but it’s still quite fun, and you might even accidentally learn something about the world of managing money.

Barry’s knack for distilling complex financial concepts into relatable and entertaining anecdotes ensures that even those who are financially challenged will find his advice hilarious, if not particularly helpful or even true.

Longtime fans of Barry will recognize some of his familiar riffs and subjects, such as Baby Boomer music, pets, home ownership, and travel. There’s also quite a bit that’s unique to this book, including infomercials, estate planning, and job interviews. There’s even a chapter focusing on Donald Trump written long before anyone thought that he would seriously run for president, let alone win an election.

In conclusion, “Dave Barry’s Money Secrets” is a humorous and irreverent guide to personal finance. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or a financial moron, you’re likely to find plenty of value in Barry’s brand of financial insights.