Amazon.com ReviewPersonal Finance for Dummies offers sound and practical advice for those who want to get control over their personal financial lives. Author Eric Tyson points out the most common mistakes that we all make in our approach to money and prescribes ways to save and invest for a secure future. Using worksheets, the book helps you to measure your own financial health by looking at factors such as how much debt you carry, your savings rate, as well as investment and i (more…)
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March 28th, 2009 at 7:29 pm
4.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty Good Book
I’ve been working on ways to manage my finances better, so I checked out Personal Finance for Dummies. It was a pretty good book.
March 28th, 2009 at 7:30 pm
3.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty good book.
I like the book, but wish it were less repetitive. I think that Andrew Tobias’ book, The Only Investment Guide You’ll Ever Need, is more succint.
March 28th, 2009 at 7:30 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book
Ok…so I’m a smart guy, but the in’s and out’s of the financial world always seemed more like Harry Potter’s dark arts class than something that would ever make sense to me.
March 28th, 2009 at 7:30 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Book – Can’t wait to pass it on
This is such a great book, I will probably by a copy for my eighteen year old sister. The book provides valuable information that is valuable at any age, but even better if she…
March 28th, 2009 at 7:30 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great tool for personal purposes.
It’s just amazing. Every other theme not too well understood is explained with clarity. Website references are a plus.
March 28th, 2009 at 7:30 pm
4.0 out of 5 stars
Personal Finance for Dummies
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.
March 28th, 2009 at 7:30 pm
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very informative and helpful; odd section on saving money
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…
March 28th, 2009 at 7:30 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
a must-have for kids on their way to college
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.
March 28th, 2009 at 7:30 pm
2.0 out of 5 stars
This book was OK at best
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.
March 28th, 2009 at 7:30 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for those with a slightest interest in the subject!!!
This book was great! I didn’t know anything about keeping a budget, investment, savings or any related topic.