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Summary: Money talk
Review: A clear and well written book a a topic near and dear to all our hearts. Well worth the read. She writes as well as she reports.
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Summary: Nothing Original or New Here and Not Well Written
Review: Contains nothing but a rehash of the same advice that Jane Bryant Quinn, Peter Lynch and other real money experts have written in their earlier and far superior books. Jean Chatzky and her cadre of researchers and writers obviously are just cashing in on this lucrative self-help book trend but don't be fooled, you'll just be wasting your money with this redundant and derivative book. Stick with Jane Bryant Quinn or Peter Lynch instead.
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Summary: Stop Worrying About Your Finances and Read This Book Now!
Review: Don't worry, be happy, let Jean Chatzky show you how. This informative, easy to read book will help you organize your finances in simple, uncomplicated ways. Read it today and get a good nights sleep tonight!
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Summary: A Great guide to organizing your finances
Review: Even folks that deal with finance for a living tend to ignore their personal financial situation, (or at best concentrate on only one aspect of it). Reading the book sparked a couple of new ideas for me about how to organize ALL of my finances, (and not just pay attention to my portfolio)
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Summary: Just What the Money Doctor Ordered
Review: Finally, Jean Chatzky's smart, fresh, relevant advice all in one place. This book is clearly the culmination of years of financial reporting both on TV and in Money magazine. Reporting that I have looked forward to over the years and am so gratified to have updated and put together so well in this book. For anyone who has ever felt confused or bewildered by the world of finances, or just plain disinterested, Talking Money is a real motivator. You'll find ways to take control of your financial life that you never knew existed. I did.
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Summary: Good, solid advice. On the money.
Review: Having read over a hundred personal finance book, I wasn't sure if I could learn anything new and was hesitant about buying "Talking Money."To the contrary, Chatsky offers unique advice. Most of the books I have found pretty much say the same thing only in a different way. "Talking Money" is different. For example, I know a lot of people bought money market funds as the stock market started to slide during President Clintons last administration. But few people know the right kind of money market funds or the differences between them. Some people even bought money market accounts from banks thinking they were the same as a money market fund from a mutual fund company. Fortunately, Chatsky explains the difference and shows you what to shop for. Her investment advice is also right on and timely but not too surprising, because unlike other female financial authors, Chatsky is qualified to write and teach this subject. Her advice on how to buy cars the right way will save you thousands over a financial lifetime. Still paying maximum retail because you want "that new car smell" or "don't want somebodelses problems?" Read Chatsky and think again! "Talking Money" is a good overall personal finance book. Not just for new people, but for anyone and certaintly a better choice than say "Making the Most of Your Money" by Quinn which I saw mentioned here and which is mostly fluff with outdated material. Chatsky's book is current, compact and loaded with great information. I also recommend Chatsky's newest book, "You Don't have to Be Rich" which offers a different perspective on wealth building "The Rich and Famous Money Book" also by Chatsky and "The Savage Truth on Money" by Terry Savage who is also qualified to write on the subject of money and offers powerful, pragmatic advice that actually works. "Talking Money" is a good book and a must read for all interested in truly Making the Most out of There Money.
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Summary: Good, solid advice. On the money.
Review: Having read over a hundred personal finance book, I wasn't sure if I could learn anything new and was hesitant about buying "Talking Money." To the contrary, Chatsky offers unique advice. Most of the books I have found pretty much say the same thing only in a different way. "Talking Money" is different. For example, I know a lot of people bought money market funds as the stock market started to slide during President Clintons last administration. But few people know the right kind of money market funds or the differences between them. Some people even bought money market accounts from banks thinking they were the same as a money market fund from a mutual fund company. Fortunately, Chatsky explains the difference and shows you what to shop for. Her investment advice is also right on and timely but not too surprising, because unlike other female financial authors, Chatsky is qualified to write and teach this subject. Her advice on how to buy cars the right way will save you thousands over a financial lifetime. Still paying maximum retail because you want "that new car smell" or "don't want somebodelses problems?" Read Chatsky and think again! "Talking Money" is a good overall personal finance book. Not just for new people, but for anyone and certaintly a better choice than say "Making the Most of Your Money" by Quinn which I saw mentioned here and which is mostly fluff with outdated material. Chatsky's book is current, compact and loaded with great information. I also recommend Chatsky's newest book, "You Don't have to Be Rich" which offers a different perspective on wealth building "The Rich and Famous Money Book" also by Chatsky and "The Savage Truth on Money" by Terry Savage who is also qualified to write on the subject of money and offers powerful, pragmatic advice that actually works. "Talking Money" is a good book and a must read for all interested in truly Making the Most out of There Money.
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Summary: Excellent! Highly recommended!
Review: I became aware of Chatsky a few years ago when I read one of her excellent articles in Money Magazine. By her own admission, this book is written in "6th grade math and plain English." I suspect that the 1 star reviewers prefer to a more complicated but less effective treatise on financial management. In Talking Money you will learn how to: *Manage your money--and stop letting it manage you. *Accurately track your expenses and discover where you can realistically save *Start communicating clearly with your partner about money *Get the best deals on everything from air fares to mortgages *Plan for college and retirement by really understanding the
principles of investment, and investing in the right places *Calculate how much insurance you need--and don't need *Transfer money to your children and avoid estate taxes Other advice includes the 5 questions to ask your credit card company and how to get the best deal on a home equity loan. To the person who recommended Making the Most of Your Money by Quinn, I bought and read that book and found it mostly fluff. Jean Chatzky's book is much better. Easier to read and has advice that actually works. Quinn's book is more applicable to people who like to read without purpose. Talking Money is an excellent book. Highly recommended.
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Summary: Excellent! Highly recommended!
Review: I became aware of Chatsky a few years ago when I read one of her excellent articles in Money Magazine. By her own admission, this book is written in "6th grade math and plain English." I suspect that the 1 star reviewers prefer to a more complicated but less effective treatise on financial management. In Talking Money you will learn how to: *Manage your money--and stop letting it manage you. *Accurately track your expenses and discover where you can realistically save *Start communicating clearly with your partner about money *Get the best deals on everything from air fares to mortgages *Plan for college and retirement by really understanding the
principles of investment, and investing in the right places *Calculate how much insurance you need--and don't need *Transfer money to your children and avoid estate taxes Other advice includes the 5 questions to ask your credit card company and how to get the best deal on a home equity loan. To the person who recommended Making the Most of Your Money by Quinn, I bought and read that book and found it mostly fluff. Jean Chatzky's book is much better. Easier to read and has advice that actually works. Quinn's book is more applicable to people who like to read without purpose. Talking Money is an excellent book. Highly recommended.
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Summary: Great information and easy-to-read
Review: I found this book to be a pure joy. Jean Chatzky's writing style mirrors her effective presentation as a regular on the Today show. Sure, some of the information is old news, but only because the book is just so complete. Her writing style makes even typically dull subjects like mortgages and credit cards fun as well as clear. I'd recommend this book for anyone who is intimidated by personal finance, anyone who thinks they need financial advice, and, yes, even those who think they do not. Tons of info and a pleasure to peruse.
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