Miss Independent: A Simple 12-Step Plan to Start Investing and Grow Your Own Wealth

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars | 265 ratings

Price: 24.25

Last update: 01-27-2025


About this item

Read by the author. Includes an audiobook-exclusive interview with Jesse Draper, the founder of Halogen.

Wall Street Journal BESTSELLER

New York Times bestselling author of Rich Bitch and renowned money expert Nicole Lapin makes investing accessible and fun so women can make bank and become Miss Independent.

You’ve worked hard for your money and now it’s time for your money to work for you. You will never earn or budget your way into real wealth. Growing your money significantly doesn’t require starting with a lot of money. It requires a little bit of knowledge about taking smart risks and as much time as possible to take advantage of the glorious power of compound interest, which Einstein refers to as the eighth wonder of the world.

From automating your savings to easy, no-stress investing strategies, Nicole will teach you how to take your financial knowledge and portfolio to the next level and start you on your journey to your ultimate destination: true financial independence.

In Miss Independent, you will learn:

  • The freedom that wealth affords you, whether it’s the ability to leave a crappy job or significant other, go on the vacation of your dreams or otherwise live life on your own terms.
  • The best method for establishing your “number”—the amount of wealth you want to accumulate before you retire—and getting it.
  • The meaning of the most common investing terms, like stocks and bonds (and some more exotic ones like REITs or cryptocurrency) and how to make them work to your advantage.
  • The ins and outs of big financial decisions and concepts, like taking out a mortgage, owning investment properties, and buying life insurance.

Miss Independent takes the fear out of money management and investing once and for all. Using her own vulnerable stories and her signature conversational style, let Nicole show you all the different ways and paths that you can take to become financially free at last.

Accompanying graphs, tables, and dictionary are available in the audiobook companion PDF download.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.


Top reviews from the United States

  • Mellie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good book…
    Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2025
    This was an easy and enjoyable read. I checked this out at the library first and eventually purchased my own copy. It’s a great book to refer back to along my investment journey.
  • Vaute Couture Attn Leanne
    5.0 out of 5 stars Finally taught me how to invest! So practical and fun to read Nicole is BRILLIANT
    Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2022
    Nicole is the kind of genius who makes unfun and difficult topics accessible and easy. I have my MBA and I still never figured out how I personally could invest and create financial independence, until reading Nicole's book. Her other books - Rich Bitch, Boss Bitch, and Becoming Super Woman are all must reads too.

    She has a way of translating personal finance to make it easy and fun to apply to my life. Her writing is kind, vulnerable, funny and honest. And her overall message is one of self care, truly taking care of yourself so you can contribute more to the world. I've put off doing things for myself for so long, they've always come last on my list after work and responsibilities to others. But her books make me feel empowered to take care of ME and build a base for myself. Thank you Nicole! The world is so lucky to have you <3
  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars very helpful
    Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2024
    I am a fan of all of Nicole Lapin’s books. I am at the age where I need to think about how my retirement life will look like. It is never too early to make better financial decisions and save money now. I am also new to investing in stocks, bonds, etc. I like how I can return to those chapters when that time comes. Great read!
  • Julie G
    5.0 out of 5 stars Already read it twice
    Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2022
    I’m a healthcare provider with no background or education in finance. Honestly, I always saw money as “evil” so I avoided learning about it, but as an adult I’m realizing how important it is to plan for my future and to enjoy my present! This book makes “being rich” relatable..something I never thought possible ????. Super empowering and it’s teaching me a lot about how to make my money work for me and how to not burn out by constantly working for my money. Read it a second time so I could take notes! Definitely recommend.
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    Julie G
    5.0 out of 5 stars Already read it twice
    Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2022
    I’m a healthcare provider with no background or education in finance. Honestly, I always saw money as “evil” so I avoided learning about it, but as an adult I’m realizing how important it is to plan for my future and to enjoy my present! This book makes “being rich” relatable..something I never thought possible ????. Super empowering and it’s teaching me a lot about how to make my money work for me and how to not burn out by constantly working for my money. Read it a second time so I could take notes! Definitely recommend.
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  • AllyL.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Wealth Book and Exciting to Read!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2022
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    It is written in a conversational way like talking to another girl! I was excited to read it and learn the 7 passive incomes that make millionaires (outside of salary)!! Whether you are a woman wanting to learn financials for first time or already knowledgeable in financials - you will learn something new and get great ideas!!
  • FCV
    5.0 out of 5 stars Useful easy to understand information
    Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2024
    Easy to understand. I gave a copy to my grandson to begin to learn about money.
  • Judith
    3.0 out of 5 stars Miss Independent (stock Market ideas & Procedures)
    Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2024
    I read some of it, but the stock market went down the past few years and I just quit going into it.
  • Hannah
    5.0 out of 5 stars Finance that isn't stuffy!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2022
    If you're looking to make passive income this year, this book is a great place to start. As a millennial trying to achieve financial freedom, I felt like Nicole was speaking directly to my soul when she wrote, "You can't budget and save your way to financial freedom."

    Gone are the days of being shamed for avocado toast and $5 lattes. This book is one that focuses on the real way to make money – investing! 10/10 would recommend.
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    Hannah
    5.0 out of 5 stars Finance that isn't stuffy!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2022
    If you're looking to make passive income this year, this book is a great place to start. As a millennial trying to achieve financial freedom, I felt like Nicole was speaking directly to my soul when she wrote, "You can't budget and save your way to financial freedom."

    Gone are the days of being shamed for avocado toast and $5 lattes. This book is one that focuses on the real way to make money – investing! 10/10 would recommend.
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