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I love Suze for her female perspective and this took that to another level since the book is written especially for women. I am a confident woman when it comes to money and have read a lot on the subject.
Lots of good stuff here, for the "newbie" and the seasoned money mistress. I found it helpful with that background, so I'm sure somebody who is just getting into good financial management will find it helpful as well.
I am a fan of both Suze Orman and Dave Ramsey. This book is helpful to females who want to be more in control and manage money with greater confidence.
;) I find that listening to them often helps keep me out of trouble.
All too often, we are overshadowed in the financial area by the men in our lives.
You cannot go wrong with this book. Still, Suze worked hard to learn everything she could about finance. She takes us through the steps of creating solid finance. This book is gentle towards those of us who have made big financial mistakes.
Suze did not come from money. The only deviation for me is having a credit card - I will not be using one or opening up a new account for a long time. I am following the five month plan she outlines. School wasn't easy for her.
"No blame, no shame" says Suze. (That is my choice, maybe Suze's credit card plan [month two] will work for you).Men and women should read this book pronto. And her early adult years were filled with mistakes. And now, she's helping the rest of us.
You will be glad and blessed by this book. This book provides practical, and "doable" advice. "Women & Money" is a great tool for moving and staying on track regarding financial freedom. The chains of debt immobilizes many, especially women.
And I can also hear Suze asking why I don't have enough for tuition if I'm supposed to be paying that each month anyway, and why am I short. Hey, I'm an adult and I didn't know the difference between a bank and a savings and loan. What I like about this book is that Suze is that coach you always needed, or that personal organizer whose words will stay with you long after you have read (or listened to them). However, after watching her on television, listening to this audiobook (borrowed from the library) and then buying this book, it's easy to feel like she is talking to the reader and that she means every word.This book may bore some people at first, since she goes to the BASICS, explaining what a checking account and savings account are, and what the differences are.
She makes it easy for readers (women and men too). All smart. Just not as smart about money as they COULD be.I realize that some people are put off my Suze's bossy ways, but I believe she has our best interests at heart. This is a great book, an inspiration and maybe sometimes corny, but very informative once you get past the first chapters. I've long been interested in personal finance, but no one has made me move the way Suze Orman has. She is probably a bit over the top when it comes to telling women they are beautiful, smart and wonderful. to feel confident and to be smart, and to grow in confidence. And how to work both, and how not to take advantage of the ROTH's ease of access.
Suze also explains how IRAs work, traditional and ROTH. I bought a copy of this book for myself and two girlfriends. It's a keeper. All women. She points out, for example, that as you are saving money for emergencies, that the money should be used for EMERGENCIES, and goes on to explain what an emergency entails. I found a used copy at a thrift store and bought it for my cousin.
It's almost embarrassing. I've never been good at being good or smart with my money, and while I still need to be more diligent, I have gotten better because I hear Suze's voice in my head and I am reminded that uh, no, I can't dip into my emergency savings just because I'm short on tuition this month. It means having money available so that when your car breaks down and ends up costing $500 to fix, you have the money. She starts at the bottom and works her way up. It does not mean you should dip into that account to buy a wonderful, beautiful coat or those shoes that just went on sale.
This book was an easy read. I enjoyed the book, especially Suze's five month save yourself plan. Overall, I would recommend this book to women who want to learn more about how to manage their money. The book was very informative. Suze gave some great tips that are easy to follow so women can take control over their finances.
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