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Summary: A great introduction to Personal Finance!!
Review: Following in the tradition of the "... For Dummies" series, this book is an excellent primer for people looking to manage thier finances. Covers all of the basics from how to budget your spending to where to put your savings in simple, easy to read language. While it does not go into extreme detail about specific investment strategies, it gets you familiar with all of the terminalogy and builds a grat foundation for more "technical" information.
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Summary: My first and favorite book!
Review: For many years I had dreamed of writing a comprehensive personal financial planning book which would teach the concepts and give solid answers to common financial quandaries. In my experience as a practicing financial counselor, I had seen how lack of knowledge had led many otherwise intelligent people down detrimental paths.I have always believed that you can be your own best financial planner so I wrote this book to empower people to take charge of their personal financial affairs.
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Summary: Simply the best personal finance book I've ever read.
Review: The information that Eric Tyson imparts is so important and basic, that everyone who earns a paycheck should do themselves a favor and read it. I followed through on his advice in two areas alone that, together, saved me a bundle. By checking around and gathering more quotes for auto and life insurance, I was able to trim $450.00 from those combined bills. I will forever appreciate this book and this author.
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Summary: A MUST READ BOOK
Review: If you are serious about personal finance, you need to read this book and investing for dummies. Eric Tyson tells it how it is and his work will make a dramatic effect on your bottom line. I also highly recommend "More Wealth without Risk" and "Financial Self Defense" by Charles Givens.
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Summary: Strike the Word "Dummies" and replace it with "Phd.'s"
Review: It's hammer time. Rocket Science Degree? Not required... If you really want the straight scoop on personal finances, look no further. Think about it people, when that savy CFP or Insurance salesperson greets you at your home with his/her $400+ set of "duds", and their $35,000 dollar automobile, (easy, I'm from South Dakota) how much money do you think that person is really making for YOU!!!! Do you want straight answers?? Then read Eric's book. It's YOUR money, let Eric show you how to maximize it's growth. This is the cheapest educational course that you will probably ever find, but I promise, it'll be the best investment you'll ever make.
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Summary: WOW! What a terrific book.
Review: I haven't even finished this book, but thus far it is one of the best books I've ever read. It should definitely be required reading for high schoolers and college students. It's a shame I didn't discover it until I was in my 40's. The information is presented in a no-nonsense fashion with a touch of humor making it an easy read. I especially liked the hints and tips on how to avoid the traps laid by those slick and savvy salespeople that promise you the moon, but deliver only dust. I'm recommending it to all my friends, and plan to purchase copies for my 5 children. In fact, I'm so impressed, I've just ordered Investing for Dummies and Mutual Fund for Dummies. Thank you Mr. Tyson!
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Summary: "You've got Eric Tyson on your side!"
Review: With this kind of encouragement, Tyson urges ordinary Americans to stand up and start their money working for them. Tyson's appraisal of the "money-hungry" financial industry shows you who's really on your side and whom to avoid. If you haven't read this book, you're probably being "taken" by someone.
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Summary: One incredible book that will change your spending habits
Review: Strongly recommend the book because the author tells readers how to use money in a correct way and not in a wasted way
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Summary: Read this and laaugh all the way to the bank!
Review: One of the most entertaining finance books ever written. Thoroughly covers all personal finance aspects in a clear, concise, and humorous format. It will leave you rolling on the floor (with glee) as it cuts through the fog that exists in personal money management, tax and estate planning, and investment practices. Eric Tyson has written one of the best financial management books ever. This should be required reading in all schools, and especially your personal reading list
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Summary: This book should be mandatory reading for the human race.
Review: From the title alone, I wouldn't have bought this
book. I mean, who wants a personal finance book
that's intended for a dummy? I was saving money,
I owned mutual funds that were doing well, no
credit card debt -- all the things that you're
supposed to do, I was doing.
I was surprised at how much I learned from this
book. Rather than focus on investments alone
(which *are* covered, and in a much plainer and
more accessible way than something like Andrew
Tobias' "Only Investment Guide You'll Ever Need"),
it looks at every aspect of your financial life.
Do you understand life insurance? The ins and
outs of home loans? Think options trading will
make money? What about market timing
newsletters? Does paying other people to manage your money make sense? Which professions are
more interested in the commissions they get than
your interests, and what should you do to avoid
them? Should you divert 401(k) money
into a custodial account for your kids? If
you're saving up to buy a house in another two
years, should that money be invested in the
stock market? Sometimes there are simple
answers, but many times the answer is that it
depends on who you are, how you like to live,
and where you want to be in 30 or 40 years.
Rather than tell you how you should be living
your life, Tyson asks you to decide what is
best for *you*, and suggests how to get there.
It's split cleanly into sections that stand
by themselves, and written in a style that can
be comprehended by a dummy, but isn't
"dumbed down" or condescending. The purpose
of the book is to show you how to maintain
control of your life and avoid getting ripped
off by the multitude of self-interested
"consultants".
The first dime anybody invests should be in
this book.
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