The Woke Salaryman Crash Course on Capitalism & Money - (Paperback)

About the Book

"The Woke Salaryman melds personal finance, economics, sociology and psychology to create a book that simply and succinctly explains money and capitalism. It's an antidote to rising discontentment and frustration about the society we live in, without being populist or pandering to the eat the rich ideology so commonly found on social media. The book will feature a collection of comics by The Woke Salaryman, including some of the most resonant comics they have done plus new ones that haven't yet been published. The comics will be accompanied by commentaries on the themes/topic the story will discuss. The commentaries will range from authors' notes, commentary on how their online readers reacted to the piece and what they take from it, to things such as further reading/references on the topic"--

Book Synopsis

Learn the rules of the game of capitalism so you can play to win and build wealth

Crash Course on Capitalism and Money: Lessons from the World's Most Expensive City is not your typical personal finance guide. Written by the founders of the top personal finance blog in Singapore, this book acknowledges the frustrations many young people feel as they enter the world of money, and it shows you how to develop the mindset necessary to thrive for the rest of your life. Through visual storytelling, Crash Course on Capitalism and Money melds personal finance, economics, sociology, and psychology to create a book that shows you the path to financial success. If you're ready to rise above discontentment, accept the reality you find yourself in, and put in the work it takes to survive, then thrive in today's world--then this is the book for you.

In this book, you'll find a collection of the most popular comics by The Woke Salaryman. The stories are accompanied by commentaries that offer additional context on how each story fits within the bigger framework of approaching the daunting challenge of navigating money, life and purpose in these times.

Why you should get the book:

• It's a guided tour from the perspective of the disillusioned youth who feel like the game is rigged and the odds are stacked against their favor.
• The comics and illustrated essays make the technical and boring aspects of personal finance more accessible and interesting.
• Actionable step-by-step tips on how to make your first steps after graduation.
• The point is not just to make as much money as possible, but rather to think about personal finance as an important strategic aspect in your life, from which you can then achieve your life goals.

For young people just beginning their personal finance journeys, as well as anyone who wants to make better financial and life choices while navigating the rules of capitalism and wealth, Crash Course on Capitalism and Money is a fun and enlightening read.

From the Back Cover

The Woke Salaryman is a Singapore-based webcomic and blog that makes personal finance easier to understand.

Since we started in 2019, we've published more than 200 stories on our website and social media pages.

This book compiles the best stories we've done, into a coherent narrative experience.

It will take you through the frustrations you will feel as a newcomer to the world of money, all the way to the mindsets necessary to thrive for the rest of your life.