When you have even less time than you have money, you've got to maximize both. For those who love reading (and adding that 100th book to their Amazon wish list) that means finding something to read that's not going to take six months or more to finish, especially if you're trying to improve your relationship with those hard-earned coins.
These books—with one good one coming in at just 104 pages—are the perfect quick reads that you can either finish in less than a month, binge during an international flight or listen and find yourself through with a couple loads of laundry. All of these reads are less than 300 pages and cover a range of personal finance topics for a range of lifestyles and goals.
'The Psychology Of Money' by Morgan Housel
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At 256 pages, you could easily knock out this book in about three weeks, especially if you set a goal of at least 12 pages a day.Through 19 short stories, exploring the “strange” ways people think about money, you can learn how to approach your own money mindset and decisions surrounding the mighty dollar.
'Your Next Level Life: 7 Rules of Power, Confidence, and Opportunity for Black Women in America' by Karen Arrington
Amazon
This book, at 104 pages, packs a mighty punch in a smaller package. The founder of the Miss Black USA Pageant and creator of the Next Level Women’s Summit gives all the tea on setting ambitious goals, connecting to the right people, and positioning yourself for your next level of success among other powerful women.
'The Index Card: Why Personal Finance Doesn’t Have To Be Complicated' by Helaine Olen and Harold Pollack
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Written on the premise that “everything you need to know about managing your money could fit on an index card,” this pretty short read (another 256-page read) explains 10 simple rules that might basically be all you need to really understand personal finance. There’s a step-by-step action plan that empowers you to take better control of your financial life.
'The Black Girl's Guide to Financial Freedom: Build Wealth, Retire Early, and Live the Life of Your Dreams' By Paris Woods
Amazon
This book combines research and practical knowledge to take the complexity out of subjects related to generational wealth, investing, and debt reductions. And it’s 201 pages, making it a shorter read that’s easy to follow but with concepts that build a big impact if implemented consistently and with discipline.
'Money and Happiness (The Scientific Way): Scientifically Proven Ways To Be Happy And Highly Effective Life Hacks For Financial Independence' by Dr LV George
Amazon
It’s 140 pages all about practical, evidenced-based techniques that ultimately lead to whatever happiness means for your life, and that includes what that version of your life might take when it comes to finances. It also explores age-old stereotypes connected to the “more money = more happiness” and “faking” it until you make it. If you want a bit of super-real honesty to shake yourself into change, this one is it.
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Gabrielle starts with a cleanser from U Beauty and follows that up with witch hazel (toner). "I was really lucky because I never really had crazy, problem skin," she said.
"Not until my hormones changed and it was like, 'is this acne? How do you get acne as a fully-grown ass woman?' But I found a way and I just had to start experimenting."
Exfoliator
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Next, she uses PCA Skin Pore Refining Treatment for exfoliation. "When I lived in Miami, I was like an oil slick, but in California where it's dry heat--I've also gotten a little dry in my older age," she said. "So I have to switch up my routine based on where I'm at."
The Being Mary Jane star also gave advice to those looking to improve their skincare routine. "If you see someone's skin that you like, 'what are you doing? What are the products? Tell me the routine,'" she shared. "I hope that it works for you, and if it doesn't, it's like dating. You just keep trying."
Retinol
"Some people have very strong opinions about retinol in the daytime, mainly because of the sun. For me it's kinda interchangeable, because I'm psycho about protection from the sun," she explained.
Facial Wands
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Gabrielle talked about her love for skincare devices. She uses Therabody Theraface Depuffing Wand to help push down the swelling and inflammation around her eyes. She then follows that up with Shani Darden Skin Care Facial Sculpting Wand.
Moisturizer
For moisturizer, she returns to U Beauty. "I started using U Beauty in September. I've never gotten more compliments on my face," she said.
Serum
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Next is PCA Vitamin B3 Brightening Serum and U Beauty The Return Eye Concentrate. "And with all the things I've used thus far, you have to commit to sunscreen because these products left without any protection from the sun will work against you," she said.
Lash Serums
"I don't know who else out there has a problem with TikTok Shop. I can't stop myself," she said. "The Babe Lash lash serum, the NuOrganic lash serum and I use one on one eye and the other on this one. And I just want to see which one is better."
Sunscreen
For sunscreen, she likes Allies of Skin The One SPF 50 Invisible Sunscreen Gel. "It just disappears right on my face," she said. Shen then ends her skincare routine with Winnie Harlow's Cay Skin Isle Lip Balm SPF 30.
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