Making the Most of Your Money Now[MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR-REV/E][Hardcover]

by Jane Bryant Quinn

Making the Most of Your Money Now <> Hardcover <> JaneBryantQuinn <> Simon&Schuster

Genres: Finance, Personal Finance, Nonfiction, Business, Money, Self Help

Hardcover

First published May 26, 2009

Reviews

[Carrie Rose · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is very long and detailed. I enjoy reading personal finance books, but I got bogged down in this one. That's not really a positive or a negative, just an observation that this is better as a reference book than a cover-to-cover read.

As far as content, the book is generally informative and gives pretty good advice, but I did sometimes disagree with the author. Since she gives so much detail about everything, whenever I disagreed with her I had lots of time to get annoyed about it, because she kept going on and on! But my irritation was generally over fairly minor things, like her views on car leases (I think she should discourage leasing) or life insurance for stay-at-home parents (she thinks that only wage earners need life insurance, and I vehemently disagree).

[Jared Van Vranken · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is great, but not meant to be read cover to cover. (I've read probably 50%). It is a reference book. If you are buying a house, read the chapter on housing. If you are buying insurance, read that chapter - retirement investing, read that chapter, etc. Books like this blow the internet out of the water (to all the young people, internet research is not the same quality as books from the library, sorry the truth hurts). The chapters are full of great information, that if you put it to practice will save you thousands of dollars over your lifetime. Highly recommend to anyone who needs a good reference, and rational advice/guidance about personal finance.

[Isabel]

at 1100 pages I don't know how anyone could actually wade through it, let alone take care of all the things she suggests. With a layout that is sequential, well indexed and logical you can fairly easily cherry-pick topics of particular interest, but generally speaking I think there are many, many financial planning books out there that are MUCH more user friendly.

[Lexi · Rating 4 out of 5]

i thought it was ok it was very educational

[Joel Rosario · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can't think of a better comprehensive personal finance book than this. It really has everything you need to well, make the most of your money..now. There is not much else to say. You don't have to read this book sequentially. Just keep it in your library and whenever you have a question about something related to your finances, look it up here. It's a textbook, but actually useful. Just kidding, most textbooks are useful. This one is really practical though

[Frank Anderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Making the most of your money , by Jane Bryant Quinn

All of us use the computer, well, maybe not all, but most. We hunt for information about everything. And still, there is a place for good reference books, at hand, when we want to learn or refresh without ads, promos, or other claptrap. Making the most of your money is one of those. 1066 pages of those points that should concern everyone who is not stuffed with wealth.
Monetary wisdom unfortunately comes for most of us as hindsight. We guess or assume, or just plain don’t think at all, and speaking as an older person, if you don’t have any money, you are in trouble.
So, take the time, painful as it may be, and learn basic banking. Learn about money and investing. Plan for later, no not tomorrow, but 20 or 30 or more years in the future. Control your spending. Control debt. Learn how to say, “No, I can’t afford it,” and then stick with that decision.
Making the most of your money can help. But, like any reference, it won’t do the whole job for you. You need to read, understand, and change with the rules, and enhance your ability to persevere.

[Loren · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very comprehensive book on money. Its over 850 pages. But, she covers everything from spending your money wisely, to investing, saving for retirement, insurance, taxes etc. She talks about it all so if there is any part of your financial life you may want some more knowledge on this is a good book read. And a must read for anyone who wants to take their finances to the next level.

[Al Maki · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book is the same size as Atlas Shrugged, alarmingly thick. But in this case it's because she tries to give all the relevant information for making financial plans in pretty well all circumstances. At the same time she is an incisive and forceful writer. Read only what you need.

[Kathrynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Coming out Dec 29, 2009

[Lauren · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was good as a resource if for nothing else. You definitely don't need to read the whole book cover to cover.

[Kelly]

If I venture out into public with this book, I will cover it with a paper bag so I am not embarrassed by the cover.

[Helen Crow · Rating 5 out of 5]

If I ever get to retire, it will be because of good advice from Jane Bryant Quinn. Yes, I have told her.

[Gwen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Probably best to read the sections on topics of interest at a given time rather than reading from start to finish.

[Julie Crouse · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very practical book on money management at any age.