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Summary: Quinn should stick to writing articles, not books
Review: I bought this book partially based on Quinn's reputation, partly based on the raving 5 star reviews and partly because of the sheer size of this book, I felt it was a good deal.As far as the reviewers, I was misled or these people are incredibly naive to personal finance. On some points, I agree with Quinn such as credit. On investing I disagree. On insurance I STRONGLY disagree and feel that Quinn is attempting to mislead people by opening a "Great Term vs. Cash Value Debate" only to slant her bias towards cash value. But then again, I had to remind myself, who is Quinn anyway? She is only a writer, not a CLU. What in the world does she know about savvy or credible insurance strategies or advice. Unlike other 1 star reviewers, I put the blame squarely on myself. I should have reviewed the book better before buying it. Should have checked it out at a local library. So I'm to blame.
Quinn got me for [$$], hey, I'll donate it and write it off as a tax loss. Now that is how to Make the Most of Your Money with this book.
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Summary: This might have been a good book 10 years ago
Review: I first came across this book in 1992, thought it was an okay book but passednd purchased a book by Terry Savage instead.Recently I came across the "new and revised" version of Making the Most of Your Money and found it to be pretty much the same book, only with expanded pages. So again I passed, especially when I found out that it was released in 1997.I would recommend Terry Savage "The Savage Way", Suze Orman "9 Steps to Financial Freedom" or Dr Danko's excellent work "The Millonaire Next Door" for some real information on personal finance.Also I don't agree with Quinn's recommendation of cash value life insurance. In this regard, I strongly recommend Suze Orman who has a full assualt on the schemes of cash value insurance and even suggests that some people may not need life insurance at all.Be very careful where you get your money advice from. It seems that everyone has their hands in your pockets.Save your money and skip this book. Not that good and way out of date.
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Summary: Opposite of helpful
Review: While Quinn does make some strong points on credit management, the advice is so basic and redundant that it is not worth the price of the book.I agree with the others that her investment advice is way off and contrary to that sole 5 star reviewer, Quinn does recommend cash value insurance. Although it's a play on words which Quinn is so good at. Unfortunately, it is not good for you--the reader.For debt and money management I would recommend The Millionaire Next Door which is competently written and well researched. Suze Ormans books also cover this topic, especially credit and insurance very well.Despite that single 5 star reviewer, I have to disagree with Quinn, especially on investment and insurance advice.Book is also now over 7 years old and keep in mnd that Quinns newspaper column was cancelled over a year ago due to a lack of reader interest. Her book is not among the top selling books despite attempts to hype it and artificially move it up.Based on that reviewers comments, I wonder if that 5 star reviewer really read this book or is just being paid to hype it. Nothing that person said coincides with the facts that are inside the book e.g. reviewer claims that Quinn does not recommend cash value insurance but right in the book, clear as day, Quin is recommending cash value insurance.In any event, there are much better personal finance and investing books out there.Making the Most of your money is a mistitle. It should say; How I make the most of your money.You can skip this one.
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Summary: Try the Mutual Fund Wealth Buider instead
Review: No doubt, there are a lot of unethical activities beig committed in the securities industry. Unfortunately, there is also a lot of acrimony in thefinancial book selling business and for that reason I strongly suggest all readers to avoid this book by Quinn.If you want competent investing adviceabout mutual funds and invesing in print form, I highly recomend The Mutual Fund Wealth Builder by Dick Fabian. Fabian, unlike Quinn actually understands this industry, has made money investing and knows what he is talking about.Quinn doesn't have a clue.
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Summary: Ever hear Quinn on tape?? Yuck!!!!
Review: I guess by the number of 1 star reviews that reders are pretty unhappy with the printed version of Making the Most of Your Money. BUT...No matter how bad that book really is, nothing is as bad as listening to Quinn on tape---YUCK!By the way, Quinn does recommend cash value life insurance, credit life and her mutual fund advice is at least 12 years out of date.
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Summary: Try "The Great Mutual Fund Trap"
Review: Yes, it is basic. Yes, being before the "long boom" (and the fast bust) it is a little old. Try "The Great Mutual Fund Trap" for more current coverage of how to see through the financial industry's ripoffs and the media hype used to sell them. No, I'm not Quinn. Why the violent flaming reviews? "These rules proscribe some of Wall Street's most popular investments. They're 'popular' not because you've been dying to own them but because they all carry higher sales commissions than surer, simpler investments do."
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Summary: Condescending and repetitious, not practical or timely
Review: First of all, I found the manner that Quinn discusses debt management pretty offensive and condescending. Also very repetitious. She spends pages discussing what should only take a paragraph or two.Also much of the information like a home is an asset and pay it off quickly is inaccurate. Notice she never discusses the expences tied in with that "asset" like mortgage life in addition to the regular maintenance of that "asset".Quinn mentions term life insurance but seems partial toward cash value insurance. In this regard, I definitely recommend Suze Orman who flat out states that cash value insurance is a ripoff and IF you need life insurance at all, term is the only practical choice...and I agree (I used to sell life insurance).Overall, I do not recommend this book. The best parts seem to be repeated over and over and much is outdated or inaccurate.Give this one a pass.
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Summary: Old, outmoded thinking is showcased here
Review: I think I've finally figured out why this 7 year old book appeals to a few readers. Despite the fact that this is the information age, some folks prefer to cling to old, outmoded idealogy despite the fact that it really doesn't work. Information and education is doubling every two to three years. This book is now nearly 7 years old! No thanks, I'll pass!
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Summary: Mostly common sense - insurance advice is way off
Review: This book plays on common sense and makes it appear revolutionary! The credit card and reducing debt is basic is as basic goes. Most of the financial information you already know. The investment part is totally worthless. Just check the advice and go back three years and see how you would have done following this advice. If you followed Quinns advice, you already know what I mean. Insurance advice will have you way overinsured, you'll be insurance rich, but cash poor. Just what the insurance companies love. The only use that I get out of this book right now is as a overpriced door stop.
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Summary: Good Basic Information
Review: Five years ago, I was give $50 for a birthday present. I spent $30 on this book and IMHO it has been worth every penny. It has good check lists for life changing events, such as birth of a child, divorice, etc. It gives you a good step-by-step method for determining how much term life insurance to buy. It discusses the basics such as the importance of a will and disablity insurance. This week between Christmas and New Years, my husband and I will sit down to our year-end round-up of where we stand financially. While it may not rate a PBS program, following the advice has enabled me to sleep better at night.
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