Kicking Financial Ass is a summary of several financial resources bundled into one convenient book. For people who have been improving their financial literacy and working towards early retirement, the tips may not be new, but they're good reminders. Dumont has clearly read some popular finance books, and he even references Mr. Money Mustache's blog. The thing that sets this book apart is the detailed look at both the US *and* Canadian markets. Dumont's book is far more inclusive than the average finance book, and he's always sure to say that if you don't live in North America, you should look at his guidelines, then see what you can do given the laws and markets in your own country. This is the main reason I rated the book so highly, but I took off a star because, at the end of the day, the information is not particularly new.