Money 911: Budgeting and Cutting Spending

by Jean Chatzky

The popular TODAY financial editor Jean Chatzky helps you navigate through the critical challenges and potential catastrophes of personal finance.You've just lost your job. You've got a baby on the way. Your parent has had a stroke. Most people seek financial help not because they're planning for the future but because they need it . . . right now! If you have money problems or are seeking immediate help to solve a dire, unanticipated financial emergency, then you need Money 911. In this invaluable guidebook, financial expert Jean Chatzky provides answers to today's most pressing financial questions and concerns, including: * How do I get out of debt? * How do I avoid foreclosure? * How do I set up a monthly budget? * How can I improve my credit score? * How do I get my health insurance to pay a claim? * What should I do when I lose a parent?With Money 911, you can prepare for retirement, buy or sell a home, pick up the pieces of your personal finances, and get back on your feet—and stay there!

Audiobook

First published December 29, 2009

Reviews

[G · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is more of a snippet of some examples on how to budget and save money than an actual extensive resource. While not as robust as other budgeting books out there, the value in this audiobook stems from its brevity. At only an hour long, it serves as an unintimidating way to dip one’s toe into actually sticking to a budget, and the advice is helpful if not inspired.

(In fact, I learned a new perspective on how parents can help their fledgling college students learn how to budget, something I wish I had when I was that age.)