My new book is now available for pre-order!!! Read on for more :)
I’ve kept this under wraps for a while… but I can finally say it:
I wrote a book.
Not a PDF guide or a downloadable file, but an actual, hold-it-in-your-hands, printed, distributed, published book. One that will be on bookshelves, online retailers, and in the hands of someone who really needs it.
This book has been over a year in the making. I’ve always been interested in the idea of one day writing a book, but for a long time I didn’t know how it would happen. But a publisher saw my work on social media, slid into my DMs, and the rest is history 🥹 I’ve been working on this quietly on nights and weekends while juggling my full-time job and putting out content, so it’s surreal to finally see this labor of love come to life.
Introducing… *drumroll please* 🥁🥁🥁
The New Money Rules: The Gen Z Guide to Personal Finance 📚🥳
🗓 Launching November 11, 2025
📘 Available for pre-order everywhere books are sold: thenewmoneyrules.com
⭐️ Paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats
💛 Published by Callisto/Sourcebooks (majority-owned by Penguin Random House)
This book was born from countless conversations I’ve had over the years through DMs, emails, and comments from young people who told me they were confused, anxious, or overwhelmed when it came to money.
“I don’t know where to start.”
“Everything out there feels outdated or overwhelming.”
“I just want someone to explain it in a way that makes sense.”
At the same time, according to Forbes, Gen Z has the lowest financial literacy rates among U.S. generations.
So I asked myself: What if there were a money book that actually spoke to our generation? And I decided to write it to address this gap in the market and to help others who could benefit from this resource.
The New Money Rules breaks down the outdated financial advice many of us grew up with, and introduces new rules that actually reflect the realities of Gen Z today. We’re dealing with:
💸 student loans
📱 social media and side hustles
🏡 high rent prices
🔥 burnout
😵💫 and a lot of financial information that feels inaccessible or all over the place (or explained to you from someone who can’t relate to what we as Gen Zers are going through)
This book covers the essentials—like saving, debt, credit, and investing—but through the lens of our generation. It’s packed with real-life stories from people in my community, practical advice, and encouragement to help you feel more in control of your money (and your future). It’s one of the first personal finance books for Gen Z, by Gen Z.
🎁 When you pre-order, you’ll also get 3 exclusive bonuses:
• A savings tracker spreadsheet to help hit your goals
• A 14-page career + personal branding guide (including the resume that helped me land Fortune 500 offers)
• Access to a private Discord community with me + other readers
I believe that financial literacy should be accessible, and not intimidating, shame-filled, or gatekept.
Every pre-order helps spread this mission. It signals to publishers, bookstores, and the world that this kind of book matters, and that Gen Z deserves content that actually speaks to them.
When you pre-order, you also get the book for the lowest price!
Early praise for The New Money Rules 💚
"Lillian is the money friend we all wish we had sooner. No fluff, no judgment, just real tactical stuff that’ll help you take control and feel good about money."
— Sho Dewan, CEO & Founder of Workhap"The New Money Rules is an empowering guide that makes taking charge of your money and the future less intimidating. A must-read for Gen Z!"
— Karen Lin, UC Berkeley Career Engagement
📣 If this sounds helpful, I’d love if you share this with your friends, family, colleagues, or anyone who could benefit. Your support means everything.
Thank you, truly, to everyone who’s supported my content, shared a post, messaged me, or rooted for me over the years. I wouldn’t be here without you.
This is just the beginning, and I’m so excited to take you along for the ride 💚
📘 Preorder here
💬 Let me know what you think of the cover (!!)
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With love and gratitude,
Lillian