
A Complete System for Personal Finance and Intelligent Investing
Book 1 of the trilogy The Conscious Investor by Alexander Antonov Alexandrov, CFA. A practical guide for anyone who is just starting to put their money in order – written in plain language, without financial jargon, with examples for readers in the United States.
Paperback, 407 pages · Kindle edition · published by Griffin Publishing, Sofia
What the book is about
The first part of the trilogy lays the foundations of financial well-being by connecting clear thinking, habits and inner discipline with real financial decisions. It introduces key principles such as resilience, awareness, long-term planning and a healthy relationship with money.
It answers the question many people struggle with: what should I actually do with my money? The guide goes step by step – from becoming aware of your own financial habits to your first sensible investment decisions.
Who the book is for
- People who earn well but wonder every month where the money went.
- Beginners with no background in finance who want a clear plan instead of trial and error.
- Anyone who wants to put their savings, spending, loans and first investments in order.
What you will get
- A clear system for managing your personal finances – from the budget to your first investments.
- Examples, exercises and steps in every chapter that add up to a complete action plan.
- A psychological and conceptual foundation to build on with Book 2.
Readers of the Bulgarian edition rate it 4.83 out of 5 on Goodreads (6 ratings).
Its place in The Conscious Investor trilogy
- Book 1: Yoga for Your Money – awareness.
- Book 2: Financial and Investment Intelligence – competence.
- Book 3: The Intelligent Investor 2.0 – mastery (upcoming).
Written for US readers
Yoga for Your Money is not a translation. It is a new text written for the US market: the same ideas and the same system as the Bulgarian original, with US examples, price levels and taxes.
Bulgarian edition
The book was first published in Bulgarian as „Йога за вашите пари: Пътеводител за лични финанси и инвестиции“ (18 December 2025, 400 pages, ISBN 978-619-93693-0-2). It is available directly from the publisher at yogaforyourmoney.com (19.90 €) and in bookshops in Bulgaria.
Edition details
| Title | Yoga for Your Money: A Complete System for Personal Finance and Intelligent Investing |
| Author | Alexander Antonov Alexandrov |
| Publisher | Griffin Publishing, Sofia |
| Series | The Conscious Investor, Book 1 |
| Paperback | 407 pages · ISBN 978-619-93693-4-0 · published 13 May 2026 |
| Kindle | ISBN 978-619-93693-3-3 · published 15 May 2026 |
| Language | English (written for the US market) |
| Available from | Amazon |
About the author
Alexander Antonov Alexandrov, MBA, CFA, CIA, CTP, is a Bulgarian finance executive with more than 30 years of experience as CFO and CIO, including 16 years as Vice President for Finance and Administration at the American University in Bulgaria. He teaches financial ethics at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, has been a member of CFA Institute since 2005 and served in the leadership of CFA Society Bulgaria for more than 17 years (2006–2023).
Frequently asked questions
Who is Yoga for Your Money for?
For people who earn well but don’t know where their money goes, and for beginners who want a clear plan instead of trial and error. The book goes step by step – from the budget and savings to the first sensible investments.
Do I need to know anything about finance to read it?
No. The book is written in plain language, without financial jargon.
What does yoga have to do with money?
Yoga is a metaphor: balance, awareness and discipline applied to personal finance. It is not a book of yoga exercises but a practical guide to managing money.
Is the English edition a translation of the Bulgarian book?
No. It was written anew for US readers – the same ideas and system, with US examples, price levels and taxes.
Does the book recommend specific investments?
No. It teaches principles and helps you build your own plan; it does not give ready-made recommendations.
Where can I buy the book?
The English edition is on Amazon as a paperback and a Kindle edition. The Bulgarian edition is available from the publisher at yogaforyourmoney.com.
100% of the net profit from Griffin Publishing’s books goes to building the free educational platform for children and young people „В СВЕТА НА ПАРИТЕ“ (“In the World of Money”).