Personal Finance For Dummies, 5th edition | List Price: $21.99
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Binding: Paperback
This book was OK at best [Posted on 2008-06-01]
I would not recommend this book. It is very short sighted. For a more in-depth look into proper financial planning, I would look elsewhere. If you are starting out new in financial planning take a look at this book for the budgeting part. Then look elsewhere for the other parts.
a must-have for kids on their way to college [Posted on 2008-06-05]
If you have a kid going off to college, make sure they read this. It is simply the most valuable book they will ever read. And don't forget to get one for yourself. There's a lot of time-worn wisom in this book that most people are ignorant of.
Very informative and helpful; odd section on saving money [Posted on 2008-06-18]
This book is pretty informative and gives helps guide you on preparing your finances. It talks about a lot of pitfalls to watch out for, and gives you some straight opinions on employer retirement plans and debt management, as well as some thoughts on good debt vs. bad debt.
The only problem I have with it is the section on cutting costs. It is a little out of place and some of the recommendations on how to save money are a little bizarre and out there. Shaving your head to save money on hair supplies and taking naps at home for vacation instead of going away got a raised eyebrow from me, as did his belief that you have to be a small business or nonprofit to get a Costco membership. He also talks about giving up meat as a possible avenue for cost savings (because it costs a lot).
Like I said, the rest of the book seems to have sound financial guidance. The section on saving money?
Take it with a grain of salt.
Personal Finance for Dummies [Posted on 2008-07-18]
Thought the book brought things to light I knew that I was in trouble this book just made me see more clearly how to try to fix things.
Great tool for personal purposes. [Posted on 2008-10-02]
It's just amazing. Every other theme not too well understood is explained with clarity. Website references are a plus. If you have no idea of most financial concepts, what they mean and how to understand them this is a good starter tool.
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