Rich AF

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Education for This Era

Why This Book Is For You

while back, I was spending a long weekend in the Hamptons with some friends-a cute little couples getaway, one of those day-drinking, sunbathing, very chill kind of mini vacations. One afternoon, before heading to the beach, we swung by the local CVS to pick up some snacks, and on the way out my girlfriend stopped dead in her tracks.

"Oh my God," she said. "I have to have that."

It was a Monopoly game. Not just any Monopoly game, but a Hamptons-themed Monopoly game.

Not gonna lie, I definitely rolled my eyes as I took our M&M's and gummy bears to the self-checkout. But Lauren was so excited, and inevitably her enthusiasm rubbed off on me. If my bestie was so excited about this novelty tourist trap of a board game, then who was I to rain on her parade?

By the time we got back to the car, Lauren had sold me on game night and we were fully stoked. We were ready to play this game. We slid back into our seats, handing out the goods, and when Adam, Lauren's boyfriend, asked what we were so amped about, I told him, "Oh, Lauren just bought this cheesy Hamptons Monopoly game for us to play tonight."

No response. It was like the summer air had gone chilly all of a sudden. And then, from the front seat, Adam turned around. Not smiling. Super intense.

And he said, "You guys do not want to play Monopoly with me."

Naturally, we were like, "Uh . . . why not?"

Another pause.

"Because," he said. "There's a secret. Most people have never actually read the full instruction brochure for Monopoly. But I have. And when I play the way I know how to play, there's no way I lose."

"So what's the big secret?!" I asked.

But he just shook his head. Wouldn't tell us. Lauren and I brushed off the conversation and headed out to the beach.

Later that night, we broke out Hamptons Monopoly. It was corny, with little lighthouses and windmills all over, but the wine was flowing and we were fully invested.

Vivian Tu began her career as a J.P. Morgan Equities Trader, where she traded Industrials, Materials, and Energy stocks, as well as Event Driven Special Situations via the Risk Arbitrage team. She then pivoted to become a BuzzFeed Strategy Sales Partner, helping brands execute multi-channel marketing campaigns. She made her first $1M by 27 and is the CEO & Founder of Your Rich BFF Media LLC. She lives in the heart of New York City and is likely chowing down on Scarr s pizza in the Lower East Side or running (read: briskly walking) down the West Side Highway.

I wish this book existed when I was coming up and making money for the first time, because Vivian shows us how to make our finances WORK for us! So proud to see my fellow Asian girly teach us all how to be Rich AF!
- Bretman Rock, social media phenomenon and bestselling author

I can't get enough of Your Rich BFF on social media. Vivian's book, Rich AF, is as smart, funny, and forthright as her videos, but there are more of her stories to enjoy as she imparts valuable lessons and breaks down complicated financial concepts in a way that will keep you chuckling as you read.
- Lisa Ling, award-winning journalist and CBS News reporter

If you ve ever felt like the world of finance wasn t for you, Vivian will show you that no matter who you are, it s never too late to pull up your seat at the table. Rich AF proves that finance is for everyone!
- Karamo Brown, author, actor, and Queer Eye culture expert

In Rich AF, Vivian s passion for financial literacy and desire to help others shines through. This is an excellent roadmap for those who want to learn how to make the most of their money.
- Alexa von Tobel, CFP®, author of Financially Forward and founder of Inspired Capital

"A spry crash course for how young people can build wealth."
-Publishers Weekly

"This book will appeal to everyone who deals with money, especially younger readers who are starting their career journeys and looking to build financial strategies of their own."
-Booklist