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Summary: Why pay when you can get the information FREE????
Review: First of all, this book is really only about 150 pages of information expanded into 1,000 pages of fluff. The best of what is in here, can be found on the internet....FREE. Why pay Quinn???However, if you really insist on reading this book, check it out at the library for FREE. Or buy it at a used book store for a buck or two. Just remember to take the jacket off when you are out in public so you don't embarass yourelf.For some real real meat, I recommend Invest 101 or Talking Money.Another important point, Making the Most of Your Money is now over 6 years old and outdated, BUT judging by Quinn's recent articles, her philosophy has not kept up with the times. So don't get too excited if a newer version of Making the Most of Your Money comes out. It will just be"same ole, same ole."Save your money. Only one who makes the most of their money with this overhyped tome is Quinn.
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Summary: Very comphrehensive book!
Review: Jane Bryant Quinn has updated her previous classic from 1991 with this 1996 classic. It covers everything! Quiin is funn and witty too! Everything is covered in detail. I could g on and on but you would think that I own stock or am a friend of the author or something. Can't recommend this high enough so yeah, go ahead and spend the ($$$) for a used copy. Well worth it!
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Summary: Personal finance for Dummies is better
Review: I have to strongly disagree with the reviewer who recommends this much over rated compendium of worthless paper over Personal Finance for Dummies. Aside from being an authentic financial expert, not just a paper expert, Tyson's book has been updated for 2002 and contains current information. Also recommend Investing for Dummies by Tyson.I noticed that JBQ is recommending bonds in her newest articles. I asked my broker about that and he said the bond rally is pretty much over. And that even conservatives should consider moving out of bonds.
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Summary: A comprehensive reference
Review: This is a must-have comprehensive reference for all aspects of personal finance. Yes, there are books that specialize in each area and provide better coverage for that area, I have yet read any book that covers this many areas and covers them as well as this comprehensive volume by Jane Bryant Quinn. It's a good starting point for any personal finance related topic. Much better than Personal Finance for Dummies by Eric Tyson in my opinion.
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Summary: Skip this - find a good CFP instead
Review: JBQ is just another self styled financial "expert" who disseminates some really bad advice. I strongly recommend that instead of mediocre books like this, check around for a good CFP or financial advisor for some real advice that works as opposed to a writers opinion.
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Summary: Surprised at the JBQ reviewers
Review: After reading several of the reviews, I am astonished at the reviews. Especially the 5 star reviewers supposedly behind Quinn.Let me start off by saying that "Making the Most of Your Money" is not true five star material. As other reviewers have noted, there are a ton of mistakes and the text is outdated. It was written back in 1996. It's 2002. H-E-L-L-O!!! It is also interesting and amusing that the five star reviewers defend Quinn and say that the people attacking Quinn are all from the Wade Cook or Rich Dad camp. Look at the following comments made by a 5 star reviewer defending Quinn: "And what is this attraction to Rick Edlemen (sic)? I bought the Truth About Money and couldn't get rid of this stupid (and mostly useless) book fast enough." Another review (probably the same person) takes a cheap shot at Anthony Robbins. The statement is as follows" "Anthony Robbins doesn't teach personal finance, he only takes peoples money." Although I didn't take the time to read every review, of the negative ones that I did read, all seemed to offer as alternative choices highly credible authors like Stanley and Danko (Millionaire Next Door), Eric Tyson (Personal Finance for Dummies, Investing for Dummies), Robert T. Kiwosaki (Rich Dad, Poor Dad), Ric Edelmen (The Truth about Money, Ordinary People, Extraordinary Wealth), Andrew Tobias (The Only Money Book You Will Ever Need) and Suze Orman (9 Steps to Financial Freedom, Courage To Be Rich) and others. Are we to assume that these are the YYY, KKK and DDD people that the Quinn supporter refuses to name BECAUSE IT'S "NOT IMPORTANT" (actually misleading and could lead to a lawsuit placed on the Quinn group)? Interesting too is that amongst all of the complaints against Quinn, the best that the Quinn supporter could do was identify a spelling error on the word "capital" and a financial mistake on "capital gains." None of the other complaints were addressed, so I suppose they must be true. Further, after reading 1,000 pages of Quinn's jibberish, who wouldn't be a little bit confused and perhaps enraged to the point of making spelling errors? Or perhaps this is indicative of the type of people that Quinn attracks. Finally, if Quinn wants to set herself up as a authority and take peoples hard earned money, she should also be willing to accept constructive criticism by her patrons who are obviously not too happy with this product and have found better advice elsewhere. To the person that said they bought "Rick Edelmens book...and couldn't get rid of it fast enough" should have at least known how to spell his first name correctly. It's Ric, not Rick. And what has he done to incite this JBQ fan other than have credentials which Quinn lacks and books that sell better? I agree with the other 1 star reviewers that this book by Quinn is not a worthwhile purchase. It outdated and outmoded. There are many other better books out there to serve your needs...better.
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Summary: Not that good. I was dissappointed
Review: Unquestionably, this is one of the worst financial books I have ever read. Easy to see why all of the 1 star reviewers are not too happy. I gave the book 2 stars for Quinn's writing abilty. -3 stars for financial information.
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Summary: Shame, shame, shame on Quinn
Review: One thing Quinn is an expert at, is giving out bad advice. Quinn has been recommending U.S.Treasuries pretty heavy, based on the presuposition that they are safe. Treasuries are at a 40 year low! Is that safe? Oh yeah, Quinn was recommending equities, coincidentally right before they tanked!Shame shame, shame Quinn. Bad advice.
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Summary: Excellent book for explaining money-management basics
Review: I'm surprised at the acrimony displayed by some of the reviewers of this book. I bought the 1991 edition during my last year of college and in the past eleven years it has served me extremely well, guiding me through home purchases, retirement investing, and building up a substantial portfolio for my age. This book is not for those of you interested in day trading or getting rich quick, but it does an excellent job of describing all aspects of money management for the average investor. Contrary to some of the claims in the negative reviews posted here, Ms. Quinn does not recommend that you put all your money in fixed-interest investments and in fact she emphasizes that they are risky because their returns can be eaten away from inflation. I won't attempt to respond to the negative reviews I read because most of them seem to be driven by an emotional dislike for Ms. Quinn rather than being articulate criticisms of the book. If you are looking for a clear, well-written guide to the fundamentals of managing your money, Jane Bryant Quinn's "Making the Most of Your Money" is an excellent choice.
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Summary: Outdated and misleading
Review: I want to warn all readers about this book. I have read over a hundred books in the areas of personal finance and investing and am very successful. The information in this book is dated and the methodology not very useful. There are many other better books to read.
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