Ron Lieber Books

Ron Lieber, in addition to writing the Your Money column for the New York Times, is the author of three bestsellers, including Taking Time Off.

  1. 1The Opposite of Spoiled

    The Opposite of Spoiled

    Ron Lieber

    Raising Kids Who Are Grounded, Generous, and Smart About Money

    4.4 (100 ratings)

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    What's The Opposite of Spoiled about?

    The Opposite of Spoiled (2015) is the essential guide to raising patient, generous children through financial education. These blinks will show you how to guide your child’s development by talking to them about money, involving them in financial decisions and showing them the importance of generosity and work.

    Who should read The Opposite of Spoiled?

    • Parents or people considering having children
    • Teachers and those who work with kids
    • Anyone concerned that today’s children are growing up spoiled
  2. 2The Price You Pay for College

    The Price You Pay for College

    Ron Lieber

    An Entirely New Road Map for the Biggest Financial Decision Your Family Will Ever Make

    4.1 (54 ratings)

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    What's The Price You Pay for College about?

    The Price You Pay for College (2021) is a one-stop shop for everything you need to know about choosing a college and financing your education. Exploring mentorship, financial aid, and graduate salaries, it clarifies an often confusing world, aiming to ensure that students’ momentous decisions are informed ones.

    Who should read The Price You Pay for College?

    • Parents with college-bound kids
    • High school students interested in the college-application process
    • Personal-finance buffs looking to brush up on a new niche