Books Girls Just Wanna Have Funds: A Feminist's Guide to Investing Book by Anna-Sophie Hartvigsen, Camilla Falkenberg, and Emma Due Bitz

Girls Just Wanna Have Funds: A Feminist's Guide to Investing

By Anna-Sophie Hartvigsen, Camilla Falkenberg, and Emma Due Bitz

Overview

Girls Just Wanna Have Funds is an empowering, practical guide for women who want to take charge of their finances and confidently enter the world of investing. Written by the founders of Female Invest—Europe's largest financial education platform for women—the book seeks to demystify the investment landscape, break down barriers, and inspire readers to build wealth on their own terms.

Core Themes and Features

Beginner-Friendly Approach:
The book uses clear, jargon-free language and actionable steps, making it accessible for those new to investing. No prior expertise or large sums of money are required to get started123.

Feminist Financial Manifesto:
The authors challenge traditional finance narratives, encouraging women to see money as a tool for independence, power, and choice. The guide is rooted in the mission of closing the gender wealth gap and making financial freedom attainable for all women142.

Five-Step Framework:
The content is structured around a simple, intuitive path:

Money Mindset: Reprogramming beliefs about money and investing.

Goal-Setting: Defining what financial security and success look like for each individual.

Demystifying Jargon: Breaking down the terminology and concepts of investing.

Practical Steps: Building a foundation—from budgeting to the first investment.

Taking Action: Guidance on actual investing, from setting up accounts to choosing asset classes52.

The “F* You Fund”:**
Special emphasis is placed on building an emergency savings fund, empowering women to gain true independence and security23.

Real-Life Stories & Motivation:
The book includes interviews, reflections, and practical tools to help readers overcome fear, build confidence, and set their own financial journey in motion51.

What Makes It Different?

About the Authors

Anna-Sophie Hartvigsen, Camilla Falkenberg, and Emma Due Bitz are founders of Female Invest, a globally recognized financial learning company dedicated to empowering women around the world. With thousands of members in over 95 countries, they have received accolades including Forbes 30 Under 30 and won major startup competitions46. Their goal is to create a more inclusive financial future for women everywhere.

Who Should Read This Book?

Women (and nonbinary people) seeking to overcome intimidation around investing

Those new to finance who want an accessible and motivational entry point

Anyone interested in personal growth, independence, and feminist empowerment

Notable Reception

The book is praised as an uplifting, bold, and comprehensive manifesto that rebells against the stereotype that women aren't interested or competent in investing. Readers appreciate its straightforward message: “You don’t have to be an expert or a millionaire to start—you just need the confidence and basic tools to take the first step”125.

Girls Just Wanna Have Funds is more than a finance guide; it’s a rallying cry for financial equality and personal empowerment through smart, confident investing142.

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