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Everything You Need to Know About Personal Finance in 1000 Words
Become a master of your finances in less than 10 minutes.Do you know that everything you need to know about personal finance can be summed up in only 1,000 words? What if I told you that you can learn how to handle your money better than a majority of your peers?Now you can.In this book you learn everything you could ever want to know about your money - in less than 10 minutes. That’s all it will take for you to become a master of money.How many articles and books do you see on personal finance? Hundreds? Thousands?Blogs. Books. Podcasts. The resources you have at your disposal are limitless. You know what happens when you have limitless resources? You ignore them. All of them. But that is okay. This will be the only resource you will ever need on personal finance. That is what makes this book so special.In this brief book you will to control your spending habitsWhere you should focus your time when making a large purchaseHow to save thousands doing this one simple thingHow tracking every penny does NOT make you financially responsible and what you should do insteadWhat you should spend your money on ( it’s not what you think) Why saving for only 10 years is better than saving for 32 yearsHow to make budgeting work for you, even if you hate it! How to make more moneyWhere you should focus your time and effort on to make more moneyThose habits of the richHow you make money work for youHow to avoid taxes legally.The specific investment you should chooseThe one type of mutual fund you should avoidHow you can simplify your financesWhat you can do to save for retirement every month without lifting a fingerIf you do not want to learn everything about personal finance in 10 minutes or less, this book is not for you. However, if you want to take control of you money, grab this free eBook today. You’ll be glad you did.Well, what are you waiting for?! Scroll up and download your copy today!
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First published September 16, 2014
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January 22, 2019
Basic, basic, basic stuff... that you need to hear.
This short, short book is the tip of the iceberg on managing your finance... stuff your parents should have told you when you were ten years old. All that said, if they didn’t fill you in on those basic truths than the author does.
This short, short book is the tip of the iceberg on managing your finance... stuff your parents should have told you when you were ten years old. All that said, if they didn’t fill you in on those basic truths than the author does.
January 27, 2016
Finances in practical application
That says it all. This short little 1000 word guide gives you everything you need to create wealth from a very practical standpoint
That says it all. This short little 1000 word guide gives you everything you need to create wealth from a very practical standpoint
July 22, 2020
Great basics
There is more here than I ever learned in public school or college and it was only 11 pages.
Great place to start with great basics ideas
There is more here than I ever learned in public school or college and it was only 11 pages.
Great place to start with great basics ideas
February 8, 2024
Short easy read
While I don't feel it's everything you need to know, I do feel it's everything you need to know to get started. But if you only do what this book suggests, you will be much better off than 95 percent of the world.
The strongest point made is that you should pay off high interest credit card debt before starting to save. This stops compounding from working against you in the opposite direction and frees up monthly cash flow to build saving faster.
It's great for anyone in debt or just starting out.
While I don't feel it's everything you need to know, I do feel it's everything you need to know to get started. But if you only do what this book suggests, you will be much better off than 95 percent of the world.
The strongest point made is that you should pay off high interest credit card debt before starting to save. This stops compounding from working against you in the opposite direction and frees up monthly cash flow to build saving faster.
It's great for anyone in debt or just starting out.
June 13, 2020
A starting point.
I wasn’t really expecting much detail in a book that’s less than 1000 words. You just can’t get into detail and cover several subjects. I think this book is a starting point. It gives you ideas of what you should do, but further research is needed on how to implement those ideas. If the author has similar books that cover each chapter, I would call it a great miniseries to personal finance.
I wasn’t really expecting much detail in a book that’s less than 1000 words. You just can’t get into detail and cover several subjects. I think this book is a starting point. It gives you ideas of what you should do, but further research is needed on how to implement those ideas. If the author has similar books that cover each chapter, I would call it a great miniseries to personal finance.
August 23, 2024
Become a master of your finances in less than 10 minutes.
Well…that’s…a lot to live up to. And it (sorta) does.
Common sense, but definitely needs to be said anyway. Especially nowadays, when common sense doesn’t seem all that…common.
Five chapters: Spending; Saving; Make More Money; Investing; Make Life Simple.
Don’t concern yourself with tracking every penny you spend. You will get caught up in the minutia and forget to look at the big picture.
Live a rich life by spending extravagantly on the things you love, and cut costs mercilessly on the things you don’t.
Spending habits. Credit card advice. Shopping around. Tips on large expenditures.
Simplified budgeting. Consideration on purchases.
Very concise.
Plant your money tree now and enjoy the fruits when you are older.
Well…that’s…a lot to live up to. And it (sorta) does.
Common sense, but definitely needs to be said anyway. Especially nowadays, when common sense doesn’t seem all that…common.
Five chapters: Spending; Saving; Make More Money; Investing; Make Life Simple.
Don’t concern yourself with tracking every penny you spend. You will get caught up in the minutia and forget to look at the big picture.
Live a rich life by spending extravagantly on the things you love, and cut costs mercilessly on the things you don’t.
Spending habits. Credit card advice. Shopping around. Tips on large expenditures.
Simplified budgeting. Consideration on purchases.
Very concise.
Plant your money tree now and enjoy the fruits when you are older.
June 7, 2019
Basic but with good information
Short and to the point. I found almost all of the information basic but that is because I have spent about 2 years actually trying to learn to manage my money as my income substantially increased. I'd recommend this book to complete novices who just need to know the basics and then take it from there
Short and to the point. I found almost all of the information basic but that is because I have spent about 2 years actually trying to learn to manage my money as my income substantially increased. I'd recommend this book to complete novices who just need to know the basics and then take it from there
October 30, 2019
Too brief
The book mentions everything that need to be considered and done to manage finances. The theory behind expenses, saving and investing is mentioned systematically. But the content is too limited and novice. Some more light should have been shed over investing process or types of investments.
The book mentions everything that need to be considered and done to manage finances. The theory behind expenses, saving and investing is mentioned systematically. But the content is too limited and novice. Some more light should have been shed over investing process or types of investments.
January 25, 2020
Perfect reminders for what we should do
This is a great beginners guide. It tells you what you need to know without the fluff. If you hate reading but want basic tips to help your finances read this book. Also unless they teach finance in school, this will be a great read for parents and teen child.
This is a great beginners guide. It tells you what you need to know without the fluff. If you hate reading but want basic tips to help your finances read this book. Also unless they teach finance in school, this will be a great read for parents and teen child.
August 21, 2020
Short but concise
I like that it is a short read. What I don’t like is that it is very broad. I was waiting for specifics but it is clearly indicated that it is a 10 minute read. I highly recommend this book to read during those break times or you have a little wait for the next appointment.
I like that it is a short read. What I don’t like is that it is very broad. I was waiting for specifics but it is clearly indicated that it is a 10 minute read. I highly recommend this book to read during those break times or you have a little wait for the next appointment.
October 1, 2022
A short read as advertised
While I did not count the words, this is a short read. It is a big picture look at managing finances. You might go yeah duh, I know that. However, the question Mr. Carlsen asks without asking is, if you know this and agree with me, why aren't you doing it. Sometimes the simplest concepts are the hardest to implement.
While I did not count the words, this is a short read. It is a big picture look at managing finances. You might go yeah duh, I know that. However, the question Mr. Carlsen asks without asking is, if you know this and agree with me, why aren't you doing it. Sometimes the simplest concepts are the hardest to implement.
October 21, 2022
Short and simple
This was a combination pep talk and the simplified version of how to make save and manage your finances. Is it everything? No. Is it a starting point to help those that don't know where to start? Yes. It is probably the most simple and painless read on finances. I really appreciated the sprinkles of motivation added in.
This was a combination pep talk and the simplified version of how to make save and manage your finances. Is it everything? No. Is it a starting point to help those that don't know where to start? Yes. It is probably the most simple and painless read on finances. I really appreciated the sprinkles of motivation added in.
June 1, 2018
Quick intro to personal finance
Author has done a great job to introduce to the concepts of personal finance. He has also kindly provided link to an ebook "the path to financial freedom".
I would say the time that I spent reading this book was really thought provoking.
Author has done a great job to introduce to the concepts of personal finance. He has also kindly provided link to an ebook "the path to financial freedom".
I would say the time that I spent reading this book was really thought provoking.
December 26, 2019
Where’s the fluff?
Zero fluff approach to starting smart, even if one’s previous years were spent not so smart. Simple concepts that have taken far longer in other books to cover. Cool.
Zero fluff approach to starting smart, even if one’s previous years were spent not so smart. Simple concepts that have taken far longer in other books to cover. Cool.
July 20, 2020
How to manage your finance
Thank you 🙏🏽 I always love when people give these tips. I’m 26 and I have started some of these but I will continue to pay off my high interest cards and then start to save
Thank you 🙏🏽 I always love when people give these tips. I’m 26 and I have started some of these but I will continue to pay off my high interest cards and then start to save
July 22, 2020
Stay strong, stay simple
Everything you need to know comes down to common sense. The hard part is sticking with it. It's so easy to slip. Stay strong, start young, and you'll be fine in the end
Everything you need to know comes down to common sense. The hard part is sticking with it. It's so easy to slip. Stay strong, start young, and you'll be fine in the end
Read
August 4, 2020It is very short and sweet. You explained 3 principles. I.e good. Any one can keep it in his memory easily
I like the way you expressed
I am a retired person. So, I can insist my son to read this.
I like the way you expressed
I am a retired person. So, I can insist my son to read this.
August 28, 2020
Highly effective tl;dr
Short enough and provides enough solid value to not feel like a waste of time even if it isn't new information for you. The reminder is valuable in and of itself. I recommend it.
Short enough and provides enough solid value to not feel like a waste of time even if it isn't new information for you. The reminder is valuable in and of itself. I recommend it.
August 31, 2020
Got 10 Minutes?
It didn’t even take 10 minutes. Pretty good advise. Personally I do pay off my credit cards monthly and it s fine idea, if you can’t do that, stop spending money. Save for the future.
It didn’t even take 10 minutes. Pretty good advise. Personally I do pay off my credit cards monthly and it s fine idea, if you can’t do that, stop spending money. Save for the future.
October 15, 2020
Short read. For someone very new in personal financing
This book is for someone who is new in personal financing. Before understanding in detail, if you want high level idea quickly, pick this book.
This book is for someone who is new in personal financing. Before understanding in detail, if you want high level idea quickly, pick this book.
August 26, 2021
Simplicity
I truly enjoyed the simplicity of the book. I recommend this book to anyone who thinks it's too difficult or too late to start budgeting. Also, I like that the mystery is taking out of of budgeting - and reminded to not over think this process!! Really helpful😁
I truly enjoyed the simplicity of the book. I recommend this book to anyone who thinks it's too difficult or too late to start budgeting. Also, I like that the mystery is taking out of of budgeting - and reminded to not over think this process!! Really helpful😁
August 30, 2021
Introduction to personal finance
The books is written in such a manner that it is precise, to the point. The narrative is like a father to son conversation with quotes stated.
I would say it is an introduction to personal finance than everything about it.
The books is written in such a manner that it is precise, to the point. The narrative is like a father to son conversation with quotes stated.
I would say it is an introduction to personal finance than everything about it.
June 9, 2017
Great for the true beginner
Hello. This book would be great for a beginner in trying to save and improve finances. However, this just wasn't what I was looking for.
Hello. This book would be great for a beginner in trying to save and improve finances. However, this just wasn't what I was looking for.
July 1, 2017
Focus on the long term
Save for now spend in future. This is the mantra that is being described in the book. Worth a read
Save for now spend in future. This is the mantra that is being described in the book. Worth a read
August 11, 2017
Good read
Good quick simple read for beginners, no rocket science here. Glad I took the ten mins to read this book.
Good quick simple read for beginners, no rocket science here. Glad I took the ten mins to read this book.
August 17, 2017
A short read that includes a lot of helpful reminders of basic financial advice.
October 7, 2017
QUICK READ
This book was a quick read. Very simple and easy steps to take if you have hard time managing finances. I would suggest this book as a start
This book was a quick read. Very simple and easy steps to take if you have hard time managing finances. I would suggest this book as a start
December 15, 2017
Short and sweet
Quick and easy ways to get started toward savings and investments. A couple of good ideas too get you started.
Quick and easy ways to get started toward savings and investments. A couple of good ideas too get you started.
March 24, 2018
Good book
It is a good short read for people who are beginning their financial planning. Also go through the free eBook link he has provided at the beginning of his book.
It is a good short read for people who are beginning their financial planning. Also go through the free eBook link he has provided at the beginning of his book.
April 6, 2018
Finance in 1000 words
This book lives up to it's title. No unnecessary comments or remarks. Good solid information. No time wasting information. Would recommend.
This book lives up to it's title. No unnecessary comments or remarks. Good solid information. No time wasting information. Would recommend.
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