Who wrote the book Financially Fearless?

Financially Fearless was written by Alexa von Tobel, CFP® — the founder of LearnVest and a New York Times bestselling author. Published in 2013, the book lays out her complete financial system in plain, jargon-free language, including the 50/20/30 budget and her six-step plan for taking control of your money.

The premise is right there in the title: managing your money shouldn't feel scary or shameful. Alexa wrote the book to give regular people the same empowering, step-by-step guidance a Certified Financial Planner would provide — whether or not they could afford to hire one.

It became a bestseller and remains one of the most approachable personal finance books for beginners. Alexa went on to write two more: Financially Forward (2019), about managing money in a digital world, and Money Matters (2024), a financial-literacy book for kids ages 8 to 14.

If you're looking for a clear, no-nonsense starting point for your finances, Financially Fearless is a great first read.

Want the guided, step-by-step version of the book? The Financially Fearless course brings Alexa's system to life. Learn more today.