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Summary: Excellent -- gives exactly what was promised
Review: I approached this book not expecting to like it. I know too many "feel good" new-agey type books like this, that promise a lot, and are just fluff. Plus -- nine steps? Where did she come up with that? Why not just make it an even ten? But this book is excellent. It has definitely led to some changes in my life, and I thought I knew a lot about finance. The approach to cutting down credit cards alone is the best written approach I have ever seen, and very much needed among my 20-something GEN-X colleagues, including myself. Although I may not agree with the "karmic" religious motives and causes and effects that she discusses, that is easily separated, and there is STILL much value in this book. Recommended highly.
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Summary: AWESOME!!!
Review: Orman's book is the ideal complement for all of us who are seeking a better life. She adds in the money link in a clear, insightful, compassionate and informed way. I am going to recommend this book to all my own readers. I loved it!
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Summary: This was written for everyone!!
Review: This is going to sound corny, but my life is changed forever! Thank you so much Ms. Orman!!
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Summary: Wow! a new perspective on how to make money work for me!
Review: I've listened to the tapes about 5 times already. Suze delivers a down to earth, common sense explanation of why we treat money the way we do. She follows up with instructions on how to change your behavior so that you can save and invest your money. Personal stories and other's histories help you to relate to the issues. I highly recommend this for a beginner.
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Summary: BUY THIS BOOK!
Review: Straight forward & down to earth. It didn't teach me everything I need to know about personal finances but it did give me a great overview and motivate me to read more on the topic. It also motivated me to take immediate action on the things I could change. Like increasing my 401K deduction, getting more involved with my investments - however small they may be, listening to myself about what feels right, & treating my money with respect to attract more. Not my usual idea of a fun read - but it was truly painless : ) ENJOY!
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Summary: If you've ever worried about money, read this book!
Review: I wish I had read this book years ago when I was constantly worried about money! I would have saved myself a lot of needless heartache and fear. Suze Orman's book is fresh and original and she simplifies some complicated concepts like estate planning and insurance. I am more excited about my future and I know exactly what steps to take to get what I want and need.
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Summary: Financial freedom at it's BEST!!!
Review: Regardless of the balance in your checkbook, there is something for everyone in these pages. This book lays a foundation by explaining the choices which are many times more confusing and intimidating. I appreciate the down to earth writing and personal examples of how attitude and mis-use of time can rob you of real happiness that money can't buy.
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Summary: An excellent guide for novice investors. Highly recommended!
Review: This is the first book that I have read that has been straight forward and non-intimidating. For those of us who are new to the world of investing, Suze has made getting started easy.
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Summary: Great Book!
Review: This book explains mutual funds and other financial concepts in easy to understand terminology. It is uses real life examples and is NEVER dull or boring. I agree with the previous reviewer I wish I had read this book years ago!
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Summary: Personal finance with a spoon full of sugar
Review: Written for little old ladies who are afraid to think about personal finance, Suze Orman gently spoon-feeds some traditional and some nontraditional advice about money matters. Obviously written from the heart, I commend the author for trying to be truly helpful to others. Her advice on trusting your own instincts is good in the sense that you should be wary of others who would give you investment advice but dangerous in the sense that you should use your instincts to determine when to buy and sell stocks. Ultimately there is no substitute for plain old knowledge. Money only has a spirit that lives and thinks and plots against you if you don't understand it. Although I like books that contain more than just the traditional personal finance topics of insurance, trusts, and budgets, this one seemed to be incomplete in the areas that were discussed. I felt cheated after finishing the first few chapters on facing financial fears. It seemed like the topic was inadequately covered in order to get on with the more traditional topics. I think that if Suze Orman would have read "Die Broke" by Pollan and Levine and used that book as a template for her own, this would have been a much better book. She could have completely covered both the aspects of facing financial fears and managing money in a way that would be complementary. I also question the judgment of anyone who gets an endorsement from Tony Robbins.
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