On My Own Two Feet A Modern Girl’s
February 20, 2010 by admin
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Whether you’ve been living paycheck-to-paycheck, are trying to save for a down payment on your first home, or are hoping to one day retire in comfort, ON MY OWN TWO FEET can help. This succinct guide will teach you how to balance your desire to live well today with the need to save and invest for tomorrow. In this lively, no-nonsense financial primer you will learn:
* How much of your income to save
* How to avoid the perils of credit card debt
* How to create a budget you can live with (and still have fun!)
* How to invest wisely using a powerful, keep-it-simple plan
* How to deal with real life situations – such as figuring out how much home or car you can afford & how to handle money when you couple up with that someone special
ON MY OWN TWO FEET redefines Personal Finance 101. The sooner you apply the basic financial concepts highlighted by Thakor and Kedar, the more likely it is that you’ll achieve common life goals such as owning a home, providing for yourself or your family, taking fun vacations, and retiring in comfort — all free from financial stress. more info
Survival guide for scary financial times
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
If the turmoil in today’s financial marketplace is stressing you out, you need this book! “On My Own Two Feet” is an easy-to-read, practical guidebook that shows you exactly what steps you’ll want to take to weather the current economic storm. The authors do a great job making an overwhelming subject like finance seem manageable–and even fun. If you’re worried about your financial future (or present!), “On My Own Two Feet” is your guide to taking control of your money–and your life.
great concrete advice to making wise financial decisions
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I found this book very interesting and easy to understand. I’ve read a lot of financial planning books, some geared towards women and have found this one to be among the best. The basic financial planning concepts are explained clearly and action items are presented, which makes this book different from others. It’s not just about concepts and theories but the authors actually give you detailed, concrete steps you can follow to make wise decisions regarding your money. I would highly recommend this books, not just to other women but to anyone wanting to learn more about how to achieve financial security.
Makes personal finance friendly and easy to understand!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This was the first honest-to-gosh personal finance book I have ever read, and I think I chose the best to start with.
It really helped me figure out some of the mysteries behind home buying, how to set up a budget that includes retirement *and* other things along the way, investing, how to deal with credit cards, etc.
I’ve never really bothered with thinking about this kind of stuff, because I felt like “since I *don’t* have a lot of $$$, I don’t really *need* to think about this”–which is extremely stinkin’ thinkin’, but now I have a better handle on these ideas.
Another reviewer said something about “If you have other things to worry about…” and that’s why this is such a good book. It packs a lot into a compact few pages, and gives you the confidence to continue researching this very important topic.
Not a book to pass up, friends!
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Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’m writing to you from Miami, Florida. My name is Alexander Castro. I read your book On My Own Two Feet: a modern girl’s guide to personal finance. I found your book to be beautifully written it was concise, informative, and absolutely clear.
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> I read this book from cover to cover and never felt a loss in momentum. You took a great deal of care in writing it and it did not go unnoticed. I found On My Own Two Feet as eye-opening as Rich Dad, Poor Dad and in some cases even more.
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> I love the fact that you highlight the key concepts of the chapter, provide examples, make reference to previous chapters, tied in all the chapters, kept the chapters small keeping the reader’s attention, were not too wordy and never veered off path every chapter flowed right into the next…etc.
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> I am your fan. If you write anything next please let me know. By the way I am a heterosexual male and you’re book is right we would waste our money on a sports car
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The book I wish I’d had when I was 28 and in debt
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Many of us grow up hearing that debt is evil and saving/investing is smart — end of story. But we never learn HOW to pay down debt. We never learn the RIGHT way to save or start investing in our future. We have NO CLUE how to go about purchasing our first home. Manisha Thakor and Sharon Kedar change all that, breaking down everything from obliterating nasty credit card debt to creating a rainy day fund into understandable, bite-sized pieces. If I’d had this book when I was 28, I could have saved myself a lot of heartache (and a lot of credit card interest). Although I’ve since gotten my financial head screwed on straight, I came away from this book with a page-long to-do list. A must-read for all women in their twenties, thirties, and beyond!
–Michelle Goodman, author of The Anti 9-to-5 Guide: Practical Career Advice for Women Who Think Outside the Cube and My So-Called Freelance Life: How to Survive and Thrive as a Creative Professional for Hire