Audio CD
Publisher: Macmillan Audio; Abridged edition (January 1, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1593975902
ISBN-13: 978-1593975906
Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.6 x 5.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces
Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (67 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #188,374 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #15 in Books > Books on CD > Business > Investing #17 in Books > Books on CD > Business > Personal Finance #125 in Books > Books on CD > Business > General
I'm a boomer and an artist, and I steadfastly avoid reading "how-to" books about where I "should-be" in my savings. Debentures sounds so much like dentures, that I steer clear of the whole Wall Street world. But David Bach's book, Smart Women Finish Rich, not only penetrated my "artistic curtain," but actually changed my woeful banking habits. His book is clear and precise, underscoring how any woman can be rich, regardless of salary. Kind of "it's-about-savings-stupid" love tap to the wallet side of your brain. Not only do I have an idea what mutual funds, bonds, stocks, T-Bills and T-Notes are, I've put together, for the first time in my life, a portfolio. And it doesn't stop there. Bach writes clearly about health and life insurance policies, and I'm currently reexamining my own. How can a person who comparison shops for canned tomatoes not do the same for insurance and pocket the difference? If you need help getting started on a savings program, don't miss this wise financial primer, written by a guy who handles portfolios worth more than half a billion dollars each year.
I learned a LOT from this book. I didn't know much of anything about investing until I picked it up; know I feel foolish for the years I spent not really knowing what a mutual fund was (it's not really that complicated). Bach is good at clearly explaning the issues without relying heavily on jargon. And the book is full of astonishing charts & graphs detailing how a little bit of savings, invested early enough and wisely, can become a huge pile of money. He also gives tidbits of very helpful advice about related issues, like planning for retirement (start early!), creating a living trust, and insurance needs.I recommend this book for women (or men) who have little or no knowledge of financial planning. His advice is very basic and simple. It's an easy read, too - I finished it in about 2 hours.He breaks up his chapters into life stages - reasonably, he advises different strategies for a women in her 20s than for a women in her 50s. I'm young so I read the entire book avidly, but I suspect that an older reader might benefit more from a book directed exclusively to her needs.One thing really irritated me about Bach's style: he continually gives these (obviously fake) examples of women who burst into his office crying and in the poor house because they acted contrary to his advice. If you have a very low tolerance for simple-minded anecdotes, look elsewhere.
I saw this book in a local business publication. I went out and bought it the same week. I am the woman David writes about. I thought I had a good grasp on the finances, after all I balanced the check book, helped pay bills, knew where the money was, etc... But invest? No, my prince charming took care of that for "our" retirement, while I spent my money on daycare and the children's needs. I had a strong marriage with a husband who was looking out for us. Well, prince charming left me 4 days after my 30th birthday and 5 weeks after the birth of our second child. I am left with two children under the age of 4. I have learned soooooo much from this book. I have pitched it to all my friends that will listen. Women MUST save their OWN money. It is incredible what I have learned so far. I've signed up for 401K and written out all my values and goals. I've even discussed "savings" with my 4 year old son. I plan to buy this book for birthday gifts to my friends. Do yourself a huge service and READ THIS BOOK! Women empower yourselves. This is easy to read, follow and put into action. I now know what mutual funds, bonds, stock, and IRA's are. It's not hard and knowledge is power. Good luck!
I just finished reading Smart Women Finish Rich and I can't tell you how great it is to read a book written by a man teaching women how to come out on top. I am barely 23 years old and a 2nd year law student. Needless to say, I will be very heavily into debt in the next two years when I graduate (about $75,000) and I have been extremely worried about how I was going to handle my finances. This provided extremely helpful insights and it inspired me to start take hold of my finances. I am about to open an IRA account and start saving for retirement. So many young women like myself don't even think about things like retirement.I casually happened to fall upon this book in the bookstore, and after reading the introduction, I couldn't wait to buy the book. I finished this book in a couple of days . Hopefully, I will be writing in the near future with a success story. If any woman out there wants to have financial control over their life, you have to read this book.
I have read hundreds of books in my life, but this one changed it more than any other book I have ever had the pleasure of reading. I used to think that "financial planning" was only for the super-wealthy, and this book taught me that I can make myself that way by following the excellent advice contained within. I'm in my early 30's and am thrilled that I will have several decades before retirement to practice the suggested steps. Even better, I am going to teach my 13-year-old son these financial principals so that he can take MAXIMUM advantage of the wealth-creating suggestions.Guys, don't be daunted by the title. There is plenty for you to learn in this book, too! I recommend it for everyone who would like to learn about building a secure financial future in a pleasant to read, enjoyable format. Thanks, David!
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