Favorite Personal Finance Books.... - Page 3

Frugal Fannie · 03-19-2008, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by dapooh1

"Your Money or Your Life" by Joe Dominguez and Vicki Robin changed my life. I was a graduate student at the time, and of course I spent every dollor that I made as a teaching assistant. After I read the book, I started to really think about what my values were and how I wanted my finances to reflect those values. That was the year that I saved enough to open a Roth IRA, and I started giving regularly to a few charities.

This book changed the way we looked at money and started our debt turn-around! Another great one mentioned several times is "The Tightwad Gazette". Great tips but also discusses the wonderful philosophy of need vs want and being happy with what you have.

Gootsy · 03-19-2008, 11:18 AM

Your Money and Your Brain + Random Walk Guide to Investing (I believe these are the 2 titles), are 2 books I got from the library 1-2 months ago, that I will be buying once I find them for cheap.

I've been waiting for "Your Money or Your Life" for months now. I'm still like #19 on the library request list

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relentlessjoy · 05-05-2008, 06:51 PM

SUZE ORMAN is awesome!! I wish she was my mother! I love her book, Young, Fabulous and Broke and whenever I see her on the TV I'm completely captivated. Her bluntness always makes me laugh. I wish my own parents would listen to her... sigh.

rhino · 05-12-2008, 06:44 PM

I like Random Walk Down Wall Street.

I don't like any of Orman's books. They don't have much in them and she writes as if her audience is a bunch of sixth graders and glosses over too many details.

I would stay away from Ramsey too. From what I've read he seems bad a math. Hint: finance has a lot of math, learn it.

Karmie · 07-29-2008, 11:36 AM

I'm surprised no one mentioned Robert Kiyosaki's book Rich Dad, Poor Dad. Granted, it's not really a personal finances 101 type of book, but it's definitely inspirational. I like how he manages to incorporate both a story-telling kind of narrative and an up-front no nonsense financial counsel.

I've read Suze Orman's YF&B and loved it so I can see why she dominates most of the book suggestions

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Mary Webber · 08-01-2008, 02:45 PM

When it comes to investing basics - especially for folks thinking about doing their own trading - and for a view of all the mistakes anyone could possibly make! - I like How I Made 2 Million in the Stock Market, an oldie but goodie!

finvik · 08-12-2008, 09:23 AM

in my personal opinion i have been a fan of Financial Peace by Dave Ramsey. i recommend it to all
vik

olena99 · 12-03-2008, 01:30 PM

Your Money or Your Life: Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Achieving Financial Independence.

From this inspiring book, learn how to

get out of debt and develop savings
reorder material priorities and live well for less
resolve inner conflicts between values and lifestyles
convert problems into opportunities to learn new skills
attain a wholeness of livelihood and lifestyle
save the planet while saving money
and much more

Philip Brewer · 12-03-2008, 03:10 PM

Here's yet another plug for Your Money or Your Life. It's one of several favorites that I've reviewed for Wise Bread:

Book review: Your Money or Your Life
Book review: Work Less, Live More
Book review: Spend 'til The End
Book review: The Only Investment Guide You'll Ever Need
Book review: The Little Book of Common Sense Investing

RJ W · 12-04-2008, 12:11 PM

For me nothing is better then The Boglehead's Guide to Investing.

07-29-2008, 11:36 AM	#25
Karmie Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Reputation: (10)	I'm surprised no one mentioned Robert Kiyosaki's book Rich Dad, Poor Dad. Granted, it's not really a personal finances 101 type of book, but it's definitely inspirational. I like how he manages to incorporate both a story-telling kind of narrative and an up-front no nonsense financial counsel. I've read Suze Orman's YF&B and loved it so I can see why she dominates most of the book suggestions . __________________ Looking for a credit card? Go to http://CreditableCredit.net to find the one that's right for you!

08-01-2008, 02:45 PM	#26
Mary Webber Family Thrift Counselor Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Maine Posts: 145 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Reputation: (27)	When it comes to investing basics - especially for folks thinking about doing their own trading - and for a view of all the mistakes anyone could possibly make! - I like *How I Made 2 Million in the Stock Market*, an oldie but goodie! __________________ Family Thrift Counselor - Get practical advice on how to save money and eat better.

12-03-2008, 01:30 PM	#28
olena99 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Reputation: (10)	Your Money or Your Life: Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Achieving Financial Independence. From this inspiring book, learn how to get out of debt and develop savings reorder material priorities and live well for less resolve inner conflicts between values and lifestyles convert problems into opportunities to learn new skills attain a wholeness of livelihood and lifestyle save the planet while saving money and much more __________________ Payday Loans Canada

12-03-2008, 03:10 PM	#29
Philip Brewer Wise Bread Blogger Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 182 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts Reputation: (27)	Here's yet another plug for Your Money or Your Life. It's one of several favorites that I've reviewed for Wise Bread: Book review: Your Money or Your Life Book review: Work Less, Live More Book review: Spend 'til The End Book review: The Only Investment Guide You'll Ever Need Book review: The Little Book of Common Sense Investing

12-04-2008, 12:11 PM	#30
RJ W Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Reputation: (11)	For me nothing is better then The Boglehead's Guide to Investing. __________________ Our Financial Planner

03-19-2008, 11:18 AM	#22
Gootsy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 281 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Reputation: (24)	Your Money and Your Brain + Random Walk Guide to Investing (I believe these are the 2 titles), are 2 books I got from the library 1-2 months ago, that I will be buying once I find them for cheap. I've been waiting for "Your Money or Your Life" for months now. I'm still like #19 on the library request list .

05-05-2008, 06:51 PM	#23
relentlessjoy Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Reputation: (10)	SUZE ORMAN is awesome!! I wish she was my mother! I love her book, Young, Fabulous and Broke and whenever I see her on the TV I'm completely captivated. Her bluntness always makes me laugh. I wish my own parents would listen to her... sigh.

05-12-2008, 06:44 PM	#24
rhino Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Reputation: (10)	I like Random Walk Down Wall Street. I don't like any of Orman's books. They don't have much in them and she writes as if her audience is a bunch of sixth graders and glosses over too many details. I would stay away from Ramsey too. From what I've read he seems bad a math. Hint: finance has a lot of math, learn it.

08-12-2008, 09:23 AM	#27
finvik Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Indore, India Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Reputation: (10)	in my personal opinion i have been a fan of Financial Peace by Dave Ramsey. i recommend it to all vik

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