Financial Literacy for All - by John Hope Bryant

About the Book

"Former vice-chairman of the U.S. President's Advisory Council on Financial Literacy, John Hope Bryant, delivers an accessible and powerful resource for everyday Americans seeking to build a strong financial foundation. This book is an easy-to-follow first step toward a fulfilling financial future, helping you understand your relationship to work and money. With an insightful foreword by Doug McMillon, president and CEO of Walmart Inc., you'll learn how to create wealth for yourself and your family, regardless of your educational or employment background, and how to establish a financial mindset that contributes to a sound future. You'll also discover the answers to tough money questions, including the actual utility of new financial inventions like cryptocurrency; how to think about exchanging your time and effort for money and the conditions under which you should agree to work; and plain-English discussions of the principles of responsible long-term investing and how it differs from speculation"--

Book Synopsis

A new approach to understanding money and achieving financial fulfillment

Former Vice-Chairman of the U.S. President's Advisory Council on Financial Literacy, John Hope Bryant, delivers an accessible and powerful resource for everyday Americans seeking to build a strong financial foundation. This book is an easy-to-read first step toward a fulfilling financial future, helping you understand your relationship to work and money, and a key component to untangling the surprisingly simple puzzle of personal finance.

With an insightful foreword by Doug McMillon, President and CEO of Walmart Inc., you'll learn how to create wealth for yourself and your family, regardless of your educational or employment background, and how to establish a financial mindset that contributes to a sound future. You'll also discover:

• The answers to tough money questions, including the actual utility of new financial inventions like cryptocurrency
• How to think about exchanging your time and effort for money and the conditions under which you should agree to work
• Plain-English discussions of the principles of responsible long-term investing and how it differs from speculation

Acting as a critical pillar for those seeking to build a rock-solid financial foundation, Financial Literacy for All is a must-have book for working professionals, blue-collar workers, members of young families, and established businesspeople looking for a better, more secure future for themselves and the ones they care about.

From the Back Cover

Praise for FINANCIAL LITERACY FOR ALL

"Fixing income inequality will reignite the American dream, and John takes aim at one of the biggest challenges of our time in Financial Literacy For All. I share John's optimism that we can help change the world and address our problems with the right skills, tools and knowledge. Drawing on lessons learned from history and his own personal experiences, John creates a powerful business plan for America to drive empowerment through education."
--Jamie Dimon, CEO, JPMorgan Chase

"I've personally experienced John Hope Bryant and his fierce commitment to empower the underserved and underrepresented by arming them with the building blocks to better. His latest book Financial Literacy For All promises economic shelter in turbulent times! His brilliance and courageous service promises radical reforms for all of us who desperately need fiduciary fidelity and 20/20 focus in the pursuit of strategic goals, for current conquest, as well as future generational equity! It's not a purchase or simply a must-read, it's an investment that alters the trajectory of those who dare to dream!"
--T.D. Jakes, Senior Pastor of The Potter's House, CEO and Founder of the T. D. Jakes Group

"Our partnership with John Hope Bryant has had a significant impact in the lives of thousands of Delta employees and their families. His innovative, real-world approach to teaching financial literacy, combined with a meaningful investment from the company through our Emergency Savings Program, has equipped them with new skills around budgeting, saving and preparing for life's emergencies. That means less stress, more confidence and a brighter financial future."
--Ed Bastian, CEO, Delta Air Lines

"Read. Engage. Act. Dive into the inspiring stories and clear-cut advice in this transformative book by John Hope Bryant. Discover how financial literacy can reignite the economic power of communities and neighborhoods. It's more than just numbers -- it's a call to action for a more inclusive and sustainable tomorrow. Are you ready to be part of the solution?"
--Sarah Friar, CEO, Nextdoor

"If there was ever the right book for the wrong time, it's this one! Misinformation is at an all time high and financial literacy is at an all time low. As a result, regular folks out there are struggling! Thankfully John Hope Braynt, a man I've known for years as an incredible entrepreneur and philanthropist, has come through with actual and actionable steps people can take to turn their lives around."
--Charlamagne Tha God, Media Mogul, Bestselling Author, TV and Radio Host

About the Author

JOHN HOPE BRYANT is an American entrepreneur, and sought-after thought and philanthropic leader, who is referred to as the Conscience of Capitalism by leading Fortune 100 CEOs. Bryant is the Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of Operation HOPE, Inc. the largest not-for-profit and best-in-class provider of financial literacy, financial inclusion and economic empowerment tools and services in the United States for youth and adults. Operation HOPE is working to level the opportunity playing field, connecting communities to the private sector, through inclusive capitalism, at scale.
Bryant is also Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of John Hope Bryant Holdings, Bryant Group Ventures and Executive Chairman of The Promise Homes Company (Promise Homes), the largest for-profit minority-controlled owner of institutional-quality, single-family residential rental homes in the U.S.