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I have read many The edition of this book that I have is 24 years old, and is fairly dated. I have read many other books about financial planning that state this far more elegantly using much simpler tools, but I expect the current edition is updated to use these tools, so I didn't spend much time with this one. This is a really good book for financial advice from managing debts, controlling spend, savings, investing, pensions and insurance. The advice is clear and easy to understand, you can imagine Alvin's voice as you are reading it. I have taken on a few of the points he has spoken about to improve my own short and long term financial situation.
This book does need to be updated as it is now 12 years old and some things have changed. Sep 17, Henry Barry rated it really liked it Shelves: A great starting point for someone looking to build a better financial future for themselves. Short enough that you won't get bored reading it, and full of examples, I enjoyed it. While some content was pretty basic, the holistic approach to financial management had a few nuggets that were new to me. I have read many personal finance books. Perhaps that is why I didn't find this book as appealing. Nothing mentioned is new or interesting, except perhaps for the practical tips on finding ways to save extra cash and stick to your financial plan.
I registered a book at BookCrossing. Jan 21, Josh Thompson rated it it was amazing. Mrs Jane Davidson rated it it was amazing Mar 06, Mary Owens rated it really liked it Jan 19, Erin Kogler rated it liked it Apr 24, Joanne Cowie rated it it was amazing Jan 01, Stevan Litobac rated it liked it Aug 25, Miranda rated it really liked it Mar 27, Kate Ashley rated it liked it Dec 23, M rated it liked it Oct 16, Tim rated it really liked it Dec 30, Amber Sauer rated it it was amazing Nov 10, Angie Diamond rated it really liked it May 29, Rob Pekas rated it liked it Jan 01, Tony Jakens rated it liked it Apr 07, We pay taxes for a reason, it's not just some evil system to part you from your money, and while I agree that there is no need to pay more than your fair share, I'm irked by the idea of trying to manipulate what that fair share is, particularly when it is major wealth you're protecting.
Still, given the genre, this is a fairly minor component of Orman's overall philosophy, so it wasn't that hard to stomach. All in all, I found this book fairly compelling and not near so bad to read as it could have been, given that reading financial instruction is not my idea of a good time. Orman advocates an involved, hands-on approach to financial planning, which makes good sense to me. I'll take much of her advice, and I didn't find the rest of it, or the parts that just don't apply to me at this point, to be too self-aggrandizing. May 08, Lyda rated it it was amazing.
Really Really helpful for those who need financial security explained to them like a 5 year old. But unfortunately most of the book is not valid for who lives outside US Aug 10, Trishtator rated it it was amazing Shelves: Orman filled my need for financial instruction in a way no other book has. The shrink approach to understanding your money and the uses for it sooths the troubled heart of the debtor and bolsters the stride of the young investor. The book asks you to step back and look at what you want, maybe reforms what you want into what is best, and then throws you head on into how to get what is best for you.
I am now a consumer of action, and I'm headed out to get what's best for me. This is much like Orman's other books of financial advice, but aimed at women, and encouraging them to take back the power, and control over their own lives and finances. Lots of good practical advice for tough financial times. Mar 09, Ashley rated it it was ok. This is not a book for people who need help financially. This is a book for people who are already doing moderately well on their own but who want to know how they can do better—how they can invest their money wisely.
I need the book that covers the other ten-thousand steps that I need to take until I am only 9 steps away from financial freedom. I found the first step genuinely helpful, and the seventh step was a wonderful insight. The other seven steps are a bit beyond me right now. May 20, Geof rated it liked it Shelves: This book was pretty light and very emotionally-driven.
I suppose this is easier if you love tax accounting or computer programming! The names of the chapters provide some insight into what they contain. Orman includes helpful exercises, and I especially liked her vignette stories. It asks how your childhood attitudes about money shaped your attitude toward it today. This is one of the most substantive chapters in an otherwise emotionally-centered book. That little voice inside you is the voice of God.
Is the little voice telling you to buy, or sell? I consider that a remarkable way to think about it. And that everything that happens is for a reason? But, I agree, and Suze frequently insists, that you should trust your instincts. It makes you less likely to regret your decisions. Orman includes a nice story here about her late father, in which they would discuss whether he was lucky or unlucky.
People First, Then Money. Aug 30, Leanne rated it it was amazing. I have found her. No longer am I idly reading her column in O magazine, only because I am intrigued by her statement jewellery. I have officially read one of her books, The 9 Steps, and I have been converted.
I have plans t Ah, Suze Orman. I have plans to return home and resurrect VISA statements from 2 years ago, as she recommends, in order to more accurately assess my financial situation.
I am keen to look at money market funds, and mostly, I am looking forward to planning my giving, rather than making donations sporadically, when I read something that makes me cry. At first, I was skeptical. Am I really going to get that from some book? Turns out, the book was full of advice like that—and all of it frank, original, and empowering. I loved this, in one of the earlier chapters: Now try to rip up and throw away a dollar bill. I have found almost no one who could do this without great discomfort.
Yet everything about the way the money establishment functions is calculated to distance us from our money, to anesthetize us to its power. Each section has specific chapters and steps, and each step will contain a number of different exercises. Even for Canadians, these are valuable. Visit your library and check this book out! Oct 22, Bradley Ferguson rated it liked it. I will likely be starting my first real job in the next couple months so I decided I should learn more about finances in general. As a student, it is fairly easy because no matter what, my wife and I will be spending more than we bring in.
Now, with a real job, things will be different. I really like the way Suze explains concepts. She always follows up definitions with concrete examples which helps a lot when you don't know much about the world of finances and retirement. She also spends a lot I will likely be starting my first real job in the next couple months so I decided I should learn more about finances in general. She also spends a lot of time at least in this book explaining the psychology behind our finances and how so often we lie to ourselves and our loved ones about our financial situation.
Your Money Or Your Life by Alvin Hall
The version of the book that I listened to on my phone contained a group discussion with actual people which was really boring. I got tired of Suze enthusiastically telling a man to stand on his chair and shout "I am worth more than money! But other than that, the rest of the book was great. Feb 20, Stella rated it it was amazing Shelves: Although my copy of the book was published in just bought it on a whim from a second hand book shop a few days ago and although this is written for Americans and their financial systems it was still very very relevant. It inspired me to spend a few hours consolidating my own finances and open my eyes to some of the things I am not doing as well as I could.
I am glad to see that in her own philosophy Suze is using an old adage we have in Bosnia that says: Sep 17, Naomi rated it liked it. A bit repetative to all the other Suze Orman books I have read and I did read them all.
Your Money Or Your Life
I am not a big person when it comes to putting money with "spiritual" self, so I did have a bit of a difficult time with this one where I don't normally have that issue with her books. Jul 07, Maureen Forys rated it liked it. Doesn't have a section on "crippling student loan debt" soooooooo irrelevant.
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Sep 05, Chrisanne rated it liked it Shelves: Many years ago a person, who shall remain nameless, strongly encouraged me to read her books stating that "Women understand things differently then men do. She knows how to speak to women and it would be really helpful to you. This year I realized 3 things-- 1, I had not yet met my financial fitness education goal. So what did he know about what would be helpful? This book was years ahead of its time as evidenced by its constant reference to the WWW instead of the internet. It puts internet advertising to shame before there was such a thing.
Unfortunately, me being raised with the internet, it did repeat a lot of things that I already knew. However, I found the chapters on wills, trusts, etc.
I remember once my aunt and uncle writing out a short will before taking a trip and leaving their kids with my parents and thinking This is so risky. What if the grandparents contest the will? Is that really legal? That chapter answers those questions. So-- the book is good and covers a good deal of ground that others, such as Dave Ramsey, don't.
Worth a quick read. Sep 02, Rachel K rated it really liked it. This book is a little old, so some of the advice is out of date. Coming from a time when index funds were a new thing, and people still differentiated between America Online and the World Wide Web, Suze Orman takes you through the essentials of financial freedom.
Lessons include how to take care of your assets and entrust them to others should your health unexpectedly deteriorate; the differences and functions of wills, living wills, hedge funds, etc. Suze concludes the book in a way I really liked, emphasizing an abundance mindset, and the reality that the truest wealth is not in your pocketbook, but in your heart.
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I read the older version of this book written in Suze explains the simplicity of finance, you can't earn more than up spend. What I liked is that's he had very realistic methods to cut debt specially when dealing with multiple credit cards. She also had some great advice about creating a trust instead of a will and long term care insurance. She also explains how to pass on this advice to chi I read the older version of this book written in She also explains how to pass on this advice to children. All in all it's a good book if you'r keen on making a plan about debt and financial planning.
The subtitle says it all: When I first read this book a few years back I was surprised and pleased to finally read a money book that wasn't all about the money. Instead, it places money in the context of the many calls that women, in particular, have on their time and money that can make it difficult to get ahead. I think the most important contribution it makes is encouraging women to take care of their long-term financial needs so that they can take care of others. A fi The subtitle says it all: A financial version of putting your oxygen mask on first if you will.
Some of the financial specifics are out of date Orman has released an updated version , but the principles still stand Mar 13, Mark rated it it was ok. Some of the advice is fine, but she starts off telling you get in touch with your feelings about money for two chapters and then goes straight to creating a revocable living trust.
Not exactly baby steps. The advice for stock picking is to trust your feelings and buy and sell whatever your gut tells you. This is terrible advice! It was interesting to read about the world of finance back a few decades ago, but it is dated enough I wouldn't recommend reading it for someone looking to learn how t Some of the advice is fine, but she starts off telling you get in touch with your feelings about money for two chapters and then goes straight to creating a revocable living trust.
It was interesting to read about the world of finance back a few decades ago, but it is dated enough I wouldn't recommend reading it for someone looking to learn how to deal with their finances. Good advice to start Really good advice to start out on the road to financial freedom.