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Summary: Making the Most of Your Money by Quinn
Review: This book is excellent for providing quality advice on financial and investment matters. The author discusses the details of
asset allocation, portfolio risk management, the optimal
investment mix, sources of money for college, home-buying,
investments in stocks and the optimum yearly savings .
The mechanics of charitable trusts are explained, as well as
living wills and estates. The author provides research
sources to obtain minimum rates on credit cards and loans.
Strategies to reduce health care and insurance costs are set forth, as well as prudent use of the co-pay to reduce
monthly premium rates.
The work is a goldmine for consumers willing to read and implement the advice provided. This work is well-researched
by the author. It is a good value for the price charged.
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Summary: A Must-Own
Review: As an average person with a modest understanding of money management, I found this book invaluable. I can't imagine how anyone could give it a bad review. If Quinn doesn't discuss all the brand-spanking-new glamour or "cutting-edge" investments, it's likely because she doesn't recommend them as sound. And most of them aren't for the average investor. More important is an overall plan that includes not just investments but understanding things like life insurance. Anyway, I wish I had found this book 10 years ago--I think its a must-own.
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Summary: This book has been valuable to me for eleven years.
Review: I originally bought this book called "Making the Most of Your Money" back in 1992 in order to help me with estate planning and general financial advice: I was only 24 years-old. That being said I don't know how Quinn could have stolen the title from Ray Linder's book since Quinn's original book was published before Ray Linder's book (1995). For the record, we have followed the advice of Quinn's original book. Overall our net worth increased substantially during the period 1999-2004 because we were diversified and we continued to invest throughout. We also saved around 15-20% per year: not as good as the 30% per year that another reviewer from Japan recommends, but still a decent amount considering we live in one of the most expensive areas in the U.S. I totally disagree with those who say that the 1991 version of the book pushes annuities and cash value insurance. My father-in-law who is a CFP and insurance agent always hated Quinn's advice because she recommended Term Insurance. We personally don't own any annuities, but our parents like them so maybe we'll invest in them in the future. I do agree with those who say you shouldn't rely on the book for detailed investing, estate planning, college savings, and insurance purchases. For that you should find a detailed up-to-date book on the specific subject that interests you and then consult a good CFP, accountant, or estate-planning attorney. There are a lot of things that have changed since 1991; as a result the book is out of date in many respects. In conclusion, the book was very helpful to me as an introduction to personal finance, estate planning, and purchasing insurance. It was a very good book when it was published 12 years ago. However, a lot of things have changed making the book out of date in specifics. But, I still believe that the general advice in the book is good.
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