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FOOPS!
FOOPS! is a collection of the 30 most common financial mistakes we make in our quest to create wealth. If we appreciate the impact these errors can have on our long-term wealth creation and take immediate action, each Foops moment is a potential game changer.
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343 pages, Paperback
Published January 26, 2022
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January 13, 2023
Been waiting all my life to read and follow a really good book on financial advice by an Indian author who gives practical advice and tips based on relatable as well as something basic which we can actually see and experience.
Finally I got the book in my hands and took days to digest it thoroughly. And I am a bit wiser on investments and what I can or shouldn't do about my money hereafter.
The writing is really easy to follow. I say get this book when you're still in school and get some basic ideas about handling your own money. No, it's not difficult to understand. There are less of complicated terms except for some basic ones. I find this really helpful and I do feel it will help someone more when it comes to reading such books and get the most out of it.
Kudos to the author and the team. No words wasted.
The presentation is neat which I feel will make the reader feel more enjoyable with the reading experience. Some parts in each chapter are explained well with points and tables/diagrams which are basic to understand the parts explained.
The highlight of the book would be the comparison of the mistakes we usually make when it comes to money, savings and investments versus what can be done differently that would benefit us the most.
Totally worth the read. Keeping this book with me at all times!
Thank you Writers Melon, author and Jaico Books for the copy.
Finally I got the book in my hands and took days to digest it thoroughly. And I am a bit wiser on investments and what I can or shouldn't do about my money hereafter.
The writing is really easy to follow. I say get this book when you're still in school and get some basic ideas about handling your own money. No, it's not difficult to understand. There are less of complicated terms except for some basic ones. I find this really helpful and I do feel it will help someone more when it comes to reading such books and get the most out of it.
Kudos to the author and the team. No words wasted.
The presentation is neat which I feel will make the reader feel more enjoyable with the reading experience. Some parts in each chapter are explained well with points and tables/diagrams which are basic to understand the parts explained.
The highlight of the book would be the comparison of the mistakes we usually make when it comes to money, savings and investments versus what can be done differently that would benefit us the most.
Totally worth the read. Keeping this book with me at all times!
Thank you Writers Melon, author and Jaico Books for the copy.
March 21, 2022
The author has compiled 30 most common financial mistakes that we make in our quest to create wealth in this book. The extremely catchy title and attractive cover are compelling enough to grab this book.
Undoubtedly money management is quite difficult and to err is human, but by knowing from the experiences shared in this book, we can eradicate or reduce the number of mistakes we make, or most importantly, how to correct our FOOPS moments!
The book includes certain actions one might take while investing their money and the pros and cons associated with these actions. He talks about the Awakening and the Action that we're supposed to take instead.
In easy-to-follow writing, the author has tried his best to make it as friendly as possible by discussion of understandable situations and certainly a lot of facts and figures.
Discussing what true financial freedom means and how to curb the errors that we might do otherwise, this one is quite an informational and useful book in my opinion.
As a novice in the concept of investment and management of money, I can say that this book is great to begin with and it will act as a guide that we can read and reread.
Undoubtedly money management is quite difficult and to err is human, but by knowing from the experiences shared in this book, we can eradicate or reduce the number of mistakes we make, or most importantly, how to correct our FOOPS moments!
The book includes certain actions one might take while investing their money and the pros and cons associated with these actions. He talks about the Awakening and the Action that we're supposed to take instead.
In easy-to-follow writing, the author has tried his best to make it as friendly as possible by discussion of understandable situations and certainly a lot of facts and figures.
Discussing what true financial freedom means and how to curb the errors that we might do otherwise, this one is quite an informational and useful book in my opinion.
As a novice in the concept of investment and management of money, I can say that this book is great to begin with and it will act as a guide that we can read and reread.
June 10, 2022
Foops! 30 common financial mistakes by Manoj Arora is a valuable book with Information and instructions to lead a financially sound life. This book is a must for people those who feel to have less financial burden as well as good value for their money. All the chapters in this book deal with the common mistakes committed by many mostly with lesser knowledge of handling money and no background of banking and investments.
Many readers can eventually relate with the mistakes and issues dealt in this book. This book is an eye opener for whole set of people who are unhappy with the way their financial status is. This book is a guiding light with awakening and action in every chapter. Moreover the author has provided his contact details for personal interaction. He also invites to join the ELITE group to come up with solutions for the financial problems.
Most familiar financial decisions are simply treated in a professional way and the author throws light in the most pre dominant mistakes like auto renewal of FD, settling housing loans, overlooking the vital role of Expense Management are to mention a major few. Many of the concepts are being explained by the author with the support of graphs.
Regarding the investments, the Author in the chapter 25, CATEGORISING ASSET CLASSES AS GOOD AND BAD, I quote, “We truly want to understand you, your existing portfolio, future needs, risk- taking capacity, attitude to risk, current portfolio, liquidity, etc.. before we conclude what is the “best” investment “for You” are the golden words which every reader should consider ae well as speak up with their financial consultants.
If the readers happen to follow his instructions and implement it basing on their personal finance is sure to bring a grand ray of hope in their financial future.
The common mistake mentioned in the book are often unknowingly committed by the common man. A professional assistant can enlighten the victim by extending a helping hand and this is done in the form a book.
In the glossary, 49 common terms are given meanings and it gently supports to get into the flow of the book easily without searching outside the book.
The author though brings forth both the problem and the solution, he still suggests to fix their own issues in the light of this but not as it is. He thoroughly insists for a personal approach to the personal finance, but not a general or common formula for all.
The author needs a huge appreciation for bringing up financial issues for the benefit of the readers and for the betterment of the society.
(Received a copy of the book from Writers melon in return of an honest review)
Many readers can eventually relate with the mistakes and issues dealt in this book. This book is an eye opener for whole set of people who are unhappy with the way their financial status is. This book is a guiding light with awakening and action in every chapter. Moreover the author has provided his contact details for personal interaction. He also invites to join the ELITE group to come up with solutions for the financial problems.
Most familiar financial decisions are simply treated in a professional way and the author throws light in the most pre dominant mistakes like auto renewal of FD, settling housing loans, overlooking the vital role of Expense Management are to mention a major few. Many of the concepts are being explained by the author with the support of graphs.
Regarding the investments, the Author in the chapter 25, CATEGORISING ASSET CLASSES AS GOOD AND BAD, I quote, “We truly want to understand you, your existing portfolio, future needs, risk- taking capacity, attitude to risk, current portfolio, liquidity, etc.. before we conclude what is the “best” investment “for You” are the golden words which every reader should consider ae well as speak up with their financial consultants.
If the readers happen to follow his instructions and implement it basing on their personal finance is sure to bring a grand ray of hope in their financial future.
The common mistake mentioned in the book are often unknowingly committed by the common man. A professional assistant can enlighten the victim by extending a helping hand and this is done in the form a book.
In the glossary, 49 common terms are given meanings and it gently supports to get into the flow of the book easily without searching outside the book.
The author though brings forth both the problem and the solution, he still suggests to fix their own issues in the light of this but not as it is. He thoroughly insists for a personal approach to the personal finance, but not a general or common formula for all.
The author needs a huge appreciation for bringing up financial issues for the benefit of the readers and for the betterment of the society.
(Received a copy of the book from Writers melon in return of an honest review)
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March 21, 2022Foops as the name suggest is exactly how you feel while saying it, Oops moments in the financial world. Throughout the book, the author mentions and explains thirty Foops moments for us. They are well explained and focus on the common mistakes that we encounter ourselves or someone else doing while deciding about investment and financial stability. There were common and most of us might simply mark it as not as a mistake if not for the deliberate explanation of the author financially and mathematically, with proofs.
The writing style of the author is simple and easy to understand. Even while using technical jargon, the author explains it in detail. Apart from that, there is a glossary at the back of the book which I referred to whenever I got confused. There are plenty of simple examples to make us understand the purpose of the suggestion by the author. I was excited to read many of my concerns regarding investment tackled and provided with the solution in this book. I will pick up the other book of the author too which explains stocks and investment in further detail.
Overall, this is a very informative book. It is not something you can just read and understand. It is something you need to consult from time to time and whenever you are confused about investments and savings. The pieces of advice here are sound and practical with rational thoughts backing it up. If you are ready to commit to the financial independence you crave, it is time you begin conscious investing.
I will give this book 4 out of 5 stars. This is because as the book claims, this book deals with basic mistakes related to the world of finance that we do on regular basis. However, if you are looking for investment advice, and how to build your portfolio, I would recommend reading some other books before coming to this one. This is highly recommended for people who have begun their investment and financial journey but are not sure if they are doing it right or not. this will give your efforts a new perspective and understanding of your portfolio.
The writing style of the author is simple and easy to understand. Even while using technical jargon, the author explains it in detail. Apart from that, there is a glossary at the back of the book which I referred to whenever I got confused. There are plenty of simple examples to make us understand the purpose of the suggestion by the author. I was excited to read many of my concerns regarding investment tackled and provided with the solution in this book. I will pick up the other book of the author too which explains stocks and investment in further detail.
Overall, this is a very informative book. It is not something you can just read and understand. It is something you need to consult from time to time and whenever you are confused about investments and savings. The pieces of advice here are sound and practical with rational thoughts backing it up. If you are ready to commit to the financial independence you crave, it is time you begin conscious investing.
I will give this book 4 out of 5 stars. This is because as the book claims, this book deals with basic mistakes related to the world of finance that we do on regular basis. However, if you are looking for investment advice, and how to build your portfolio, I would recommend reading some other books before coming to this one. This is highly recommended for people who have begun their investment and financial journey but are not sure if they are doing it right or not. this will give your efforts a new perspective and understanding of your portfolio.
April 10, 2022
“Beware of little expenses; a small leak will sink a great ship," - Benjamin Franklin
Life is full of financial pitfalls. Even with the best of intentions, it’s easy to make financial mistakes. But it’s not just about the mistakes you’re making — it’s the opportunities you could be missing. The good news is it’s never too late to recover from these mistakes, and it’s never too soon to learn how to avoid them!
FOOPS: 30 Common Financial Mistakes by National bestselling author, Manoj Arora is a must-read book to enhance your financial knowledge. It discusses 30 common "Oops moments" in the financial world. It is divided into 30 chapters in less than 350 pages, it covers topics like - SIPs, Mutual Funds, IPOs, Tax, Inflation, Fixed Deposits, Life Insurance, Home loans, Portfolio Tracking, and many more.
“To contract new debts is not the way to pay old ones," - George Washington
Manoj Arora is a gold medalist in engineering from AMU, Aligarh. In his career spanning more than two decades, he has worked for Fortune 500 organisations across the globe including IBM, L&T, and TCS. Founder Trustee of Kalpavriksha—a tree plantation NGO, Manoj lives by his life’s mission to elevate the world around him.
Coming back to the book, it is written interestingly, the diagrams, tables, and graphs used by the author will help you to understand the topic in a simplified manner, the language of the book is not difficult and it includes a glossary of more than 45 common terms to polish your concepts.
What is going to be your Foops moment? How are you going to correct it? Learn from the national bestselling author of, "From the Rat Race to Financial Freedom" and "The Autobiography of a Stock".
Life is full of financial pitfalls. Even with the best of intentions, it’s easy to make financial mistakes. But it’s not just about the mistakes you’re making — it’s the opportunities you could be missing. The good news is it’s never too late to recover from these mistakes, and it’s never too soon to learn how to avoid them!
FOOPS: 30 Common Financial Mistakes by National bestselling author, Manoj Arora is a must-read book to enhance your financial knowledge. It discusses 30 common "Oops moments" in the financial world. It is divided into 30 chapters in less than 350 pages, it covers topics like - SIPs, Mutual Funds, IPOs, Tax, Inflation, Fixed Deposits, Life Insurance, Home loans, Portfolio Tracking, and many more.
“To contract new debts is not the way to pay old ones," - George Washington
Manoj Arora is a gold medalist in engineering from AMU, Aligarh. In his career spanning more than two decades, he has worked for Fortune 500 organisations across the globe including IBM, L&T, and TCS. Founder Trustee of Kalpavriksha—a tree plantation NGO, Manoj lives by his life’s mission to elevate the world around him.
Coming back to the book, it is written interestingly, the diagrams, tables, and graphs used by the author will help you to understand the topic in a simplified manner, the language of the book is not difficult and it includes a glossary of more than 45 common terms to polish your concepts.
What is going to be your Foops moment? How are you going to correct it? Learn from the national bestselling author of, "From the Rat Race to Financial Freedom" and "The Autobiography of a Stock".
April 8, 2022
The author Manoj Arora works as a financial advisor with many years of experience in stock investment. In Foops, he shares the other side of many strategies and ideas used in the stock market, clearing the illusion and misconception people have regarding creating wealth through equity investment, throwing some ouch moments, and enlightening about common financial mistakes.
The book could be an informative read for readers who has a fair understanding of the stock market, have earned, and also burned their fingers. Manoj Arora offers riveting insight through examples to explain where you might have gone wrong with your strategies and how you could refrain from repeating them.
A newbie like me would feel a little lost due to little to no knowledge about many things discussed in the book. I didn't read the book from page to page, rather in between. I read those chapters first about which I already have some prior grasp, like SIP and Index Fund. And then the rest of them. The book made me realize my poor grip on tenth standard math, which could come in handy to do some simple calculations to assess various investment opportunities. I have started working on it. The chapter on compounding was also a superb read.
Investment is a kind of field where you can’t learn without committing blunders. It is difficult to learn from others' mistakes. The book, in general, discusses common mistakes committed during investment that might be a road breaker for you in wealth creation. Foop! could be the book for people who have already invested and are searching for a foothold. Not really for people like me who have made up the mind to climb but don't know how to begin.
The book could be an informative read for readers who has a fair understanding of the stock market, have earned, and also burned their fingers. Manoj Arora offers riveting insight through examples to explain where you might have gone wrong with your strategies and how you could refrain from repeating them.
A newbie like me would feel a little lost due to little to no knowledge about many things discussed in the book. I didn't read the book from page to page, rather in between. I read those chapters first about which I already have some prior grasp, like SIP and Index Fund. And then the rest of them. The book made me realize my poor grip on tenth standard math, which could come in handy to do some simple calculations to assess various investment opportunities. I have started working on it. The chapter on compounding was also a superb read.
Investment is a kind of field where you can’t learn without committing blunders. It is difficult to learn from others' mistakes. The book, in general, discusses common mistakes committed during investment that might be a road breaker for you in wealth creation. Foop! could be the book for people who have already invested and are searching for a foothold. Not really for people like me who have made up the mind to climb but don't know how to begin.
March 13, 2022
| BOOK REVIEW | - 🍁 The Book, Foops by Manoj Arora, Is About Common Financial Mistakes.
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🍁 The Author Has Written Insights About the Mistakes That Most of the People Commit Financially and Then They Regret That They Should Have Thought of Better Alternatives in the Book.
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🍁 The Author Has Written Thirty Foops in the Book. Foops Is Nothing but a Common Financial Mistake. the Author Has Explained Each Mistake in Detail in an Easy Manner So That Even Layman Can Understand and Not Commit These Financial Mistakes.
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🍁 The Few of the Financial Mistakes That the Author Has Shared Insights About Are Paying the Cost of Lost Opportunities, Risking Your Equity by Investing Via Sips, Underestimating the Power of Compounding, Expense Management, Inflation, Fixed Deposits, Index Funds, Home Loan, Life Insurance, and Such Others Aspects of Financial and Investment.
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🍁 The Author Has Not Used Jargons of Finance Industry Which Makes the Book a Very Easy to Understand for Everyone.
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🍁 The Language of the Book Is Rich. the Writing Style of the Book Is Gripping. the Cover of the Book Is Captivating. the Title of the Book Is an Intriguing.
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🍁 The Book Is a Good Pick for Someone Whp Likes to Read About Finance and Investments.
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| PERSONAL INSIGHT | - 🌸 I Got to Know a Lot by Reading the Book. Through Some of the Financial Mistakes, I Realised That People See Them as Missed Opportunities All Their Life and How Author Has Explained Wonderfully That They Could Be Avoided by Using a Bit of Financial Knowledge and Common Sense.
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🍁 The Author Has Written Insights About the Mistakes That Most of the People Commit Financially and Then They Regret That They Should Have Thought of Better Alternatives in the Book.
🍂
🍁 The Author Has Written Thirty Foops in the Book. Foops Is Nothing but a Common Financial Mistake. the Author Has Explained Each Mistake in Detail in an Easy Manner So That Even Layman Can Understand and Not Commit These Financial Mistakes.
🍂
🍁 The Few of the Financial Mistakes That the Author Has Shared Insights About Are Paying the Cost of Lost Opportunities, Risking Your Equity by Investing Via Sips, Underestimating the Power of Compounding, Expense Management, Inflation, Fixed Deposits, Index Funds, Home Loan, Life Insurance, and Such Others Aspects of Financial and Investment.
🍂
🍁 The Author Has Not Used Jargons of Finance Industry Which Makes the Book a Very Easy to Understand for Everyone.
🍂
🍁 The Language of the Book Is Rich. the Writing Style of the Book Is Gripping. the Cover of the Book Is Captivating. the Title of the Book Is an Intriguing.
🍂
🍁 The Book Is a Good Pick for Someone Whp Likes to Read About Finance and Investments.
🍂
| PERSONAL INSIGHT | - 🌸 I Got to Know a Lot by Reading the Book. Through Some of the Financial Mistakes, I Realised That People See Them as Missed Opportunities All Their Life and How Author Has Explained Wonderfully That They Could Be Avoided by Using a Bit of Financial Knowledge and Common Sense.
June 12, 2022
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⭐My Review - 4.5/5⭐
The Book, Foops by Manoj Arora, Is About Common Financial Mistakes.
This book deals with basic mistakes related to the world of finance that we do on regular basis. However, if you are looking for investment advice, and how to build your portfolio, I would recommend reading some other books before coming to this one.
The book could be an informative read for readers who know something or the other related to stock market, and have experienced using it.
Manoj Arora offers riveting insight through examples to explain where you might have gone wrong with your strategies and how you could refrain from repeating them.
The book is explained with vivid and simple explanations, so if you are someone like me, to whom finance and Maths is an alien language, then you can surely pick this book up.
The explanations provided were very easy to comprehend while the concept remains interesting only for those who wanna know more about it and have idea about the topic. So If someone is beginning a career into finance or for those who wish to learn about investment, this book is highly recommended. The book cover and the title seems really nice. Overall a very informative read.
⭐My Review - 4.5/5⭐
The Book, Foops by Manoj Arora, Is About Common Financial Mistakes.
This book deals with basic mistakes related to the world of finance that we do on regular basis. However, if you are looking for investment advice, and how to build your portfolio, I would recommend reading some other books before coming to this one.
The book could be an informative read for readers who know something or the other related to stock market, and have experienced using it.
Manoj Arora offers riveting insight through examples to explain where you might have gone wrong with your strategies and how you could refrain from repeating them.
The book is explained with vivid and simple explanations, so if you are someone like me, to whom finance and Maths is an alien language, then you can surely pick this book up.
The explanations provided were very easy to comprehend while the concept remains interesting only for those who wanna know more about it and have idea about the topic. So If someone is beginning a career into finance or for those who wish to learn about investment, this book is highly recommended. The book cover and the title seems really nice. Overall a very informative read.
March 13, 2022
Being from a background where finance is a completely alien language & one day in a desperate attempt to bring my life and finance back on track I brought Intelligent Investor but that went to waste because I did not understand well with technical and financial jargon. I recently came across this book, where the author, Manoj Arora talks about the 30 most common financial mistakes he did, and how we can learn from him and avoid doing the same.
The book is written in a beginner-friendly language so anyone can pick this book up and impart the knowledge and wisdom from this book.
The book is explained with vivid and simple explanations, so if you are someone like me, to whom finance and Maths is an alien language, then you can surely pick this book up. The author has used simple language to explain all the foops in this book. (Foops is the finance blunder, author as well as most people commit, and how we can learn from it and avoid making the same mistakes)
I will recommend this book to anyone and everyone who is stepping into the world of finance and want to invest money, this book could be their guide on where and how to avoid mistakes.
Highly Recommended
The book is written in a beginner-friendly language so anyone can pick this book up and impart the knowledge and wisdom from this book.
The book is explained with vivid and simple explanations, so if you are someone like me, to whom finance and Maths is an alien language, then you can surely pick this book up. The author has used simple language to explain all the foops in this book. (Foops is the finance blunder, author as well as most people commit, and how we can learn from it and avoid making the same mistakes)
I will recommend this book to anyone and everyone who is stepping into the world of finance and want to invest money, this book could be their guide on where and how to avoid mistakes.
Highly Recommended
April 8, 2022
To being a complete alien to finance, the book surely clarified a lot that was going on in my mind. The book gives you a thorough knowledge of what is each mistake, how is it done? A lot of moments that would make you think ‘omg’, but a lot more that would help you to avoid making one.
The author lists down 30 mistakes that are committed commonly. The book is structured in a way that even someone who is new to the term finance can understand. So it makes things simple and precise. Though it does not compromise on the quality of the language. There are no technical jargons concerning finance but will definitely make you understand whatever mistake is being discussed.
The book will help you from not letting you make mistakes which you are about to and make you aware of mistakes which you have already done and help you take actions to correct it.
Mistakes which found my interest:
Under estimating the power of compounding.
Getting swayed by the hype of NFOs and IPOs.
Auto renewing fixed deposits
Not prioritizing portfolio tracking.
The glossary also helps you with major terms which can aid in making you understand the common terms used.
The author lists down 30 mistakes that are committed commonly. The book is structured in a way that even someone who is new to the term finance can understand. So it makes things simple and precise. Though it does not compromise on the quality of the language. There are no technical jargons concerning finance but will definitely make you understand whatever mistake is being discussed.
The book will help you from not letting you make mistakes which you are about to and make you aware of mistakes which you have already done and help you take actions to correct it.
Mistakes which found my interest:
Under estimating the power of compounding.
Getting swayed by the hype of NFOs and IPOs.
Auto renewing fixed deposits
Not prioritizing portfolio tracking.
The glossary also helps you with major terms which can aid in making you understand the common terms used.
April 11, 2022
Foops, a volume which mark our understanding huge about money in a very humble way and this volume has, in a very stunning method, assisted me into my present individual economic plan and argument to parts that I will make an error. This book is distributed into 30 parts. Each chapter conferences about dissimilar features of preparation and the related errors usually ended by general public. I am teen and in this stage we essential to know about finance and currency, this book make our present better and make our future safe as well in the terms of financial management. For me, I didn’t find any foops moment because I haven’t taken any major step in the field of finance currently in my life. The writing style, language and the way in which author explains us the terms and topics is incredible, he uses simple path and proofs to make our mind absorb the knowledge in a very short period of time, I understood those chapters through a very easy way.
May 9, 2022
This is a non-fiction book that talks about the various financial mistakes one can make in their financial journey and the author has explained them with real life-like examples.
Topics range from investments, loans, expenses, deposits, inflation, etc.
It is very important to be careful about money and this book will definitely help you in taking the right decision about your money by giving you information about finance and maths.
If one follows the contents of this book and then takes a financial decision then they will never regret their decision and they will never lose their money.
The title of the book is very catchy.
The coverpage matches the title of the book perfectly.
The language used is easy and beginner friendly so anyone can understand it and use practical information.
I would highly recommend this book.
Topics range from investments, loans, expenses, deposits, inflation, etc.
It is very important to be careful about money and this book will definitely help you in taking the right decision about your money by giving you information about finance and maths.
If one follows the contents of this book and then takes a financial decision then they will never regret their decision and they will never lose their money.
The title of the book is very catchy.
The coverpage matches the title of the book perfectly.
The language used is easy and beginner friendly so anyone can understand it and use practical information.
I would highly recommend this book.
February 4, 2023
The book is a simple read and can be finished rather quickly. The author makes sure that even a beginner can understand financial jargons while maintaining simplicity. However I found the book to be too contradictory on many points for ex. In one chapter the author mentions that SIP is to be avoided for wealth creation while in later chapter he highly advocates investing in SIP. He bashes index funds but recommends investing in actively managed funds justifying high expense ratio due to their “supposed” high average returns compared to index funds, however that has not been the case for some time.
Some chapters are rather interesting and I do recommend to give it a try to remove some your investing biases.
Some chapters are rather interesting and I do recommend to give it a try to remove some your investing biases.
February 1, 2024
I am an avid reader of personal finance books and bought this one after looking at all the reviews but I dont like this book at all. Almost every chapter is titled opposite of general consensus to draw attention but when you read the explanations the chapters don’t make sense at all.
Chapter on index investing starts with why index funds are not an investment. As per general definition of any investment, Index funds are investment vehicles. It is mentioned multiple times in this chapter that active funds beat index investing without any appendix or real data behind it.
There are multiple chapters and statements in the book that are really hard to digest. I personally do not recommend this book. A lesson for me not to buy just by looking at the ratings & reviews.
Chapter on index investing starts with why index funds are not an investment. As per general definition of any investment, Index funds are investment vehicles. It is mentioned multiple times in this chapter that active funds beat index investing without any appendix or real data behind it.
There are multiple chapters and statements in the book that are really hard to digest. I personally do not recommend this book. A lesson for me not to buy just by looking at the ratings & reviews.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 26, 2022
This book is full of financial wisdom and gradually uncovers the mistakes we all need to avoid. Each chapter is an eye-opener and teaches something new that can help boost our financial growth.
Despite the high level of financial literacy and even with the best intentions, we are prone to making many common mistakes while planning our wealth. It is where this book can prove to be a game-changer and help us to rectify these mistakes and prepare for a financially secure future. I give the book a rating of 4.5/5.
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Despite the high level of financial literacy and even with the best intentions, we are prone to making many common mistakes while planning our wealth. It is where this book can prove to be a game-changer and help us to rectify these mistakes and prepare for a financially secure future. I give the book a rating of 4.5/5.
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April 22, 2022
This was the definition of a four star book. Well researched with fast paced writing and easy to understand. This book is a clear guide to what to do to minimise or avoid financial mistakes. The most common mistakes we do are :
Not understand the investment .
Falling in love with a company.
Lack of patience .
Too much investment turnover.
Failing to diversify.
Letting your emotions rule.
Author Manoj Arora done a tremendous job here with short ,sweet and easy to catch up points. Author explained the 30 common mistakes with good examples. The language of the book is simple. Cover page and the title of the book is apt. Highly recommend!
Not understand the investment .
Falling in love with a company.
Lack of patience .
Too much investment turnover.
Failing to diversify.
Letting your emotions rule.
Author Manoj Arora done a tremendous job here with short ,sweet and easy to catch up points. Author explained the 30 common mistakes with good examples. The language of the book is simple. Cover page and the title of the book is apt. Highly recommend!
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May 18, 2023It is yet another excellent book by Mr Manoj Arora. In this book , he talks about 30 common Financial mistakes people genrally make. It was a revelation and mirror to myself that how many of these mistakes, I have made unconicously. Had I read this book earlier, I would have ceratinly avoided many of these mistakes.
He makes his writing more readable in this book by adding examples from his life which help to hammer his points into our heads. I hope to do better in my Financial life from now on. I have been selected in the Elite programme recently and look forward to being mentored by him to be financially independent.
Mandeep
He makes his writing more readable in this book by adding examples from his life which help to hammer his points into our heads. I hope to do better in my Financial life from now on. I have been selected in the Elite programme recently and look forward to being mentored by him to be financially independent.
Mandeep
April 6, 2022
In the book, the author shares insights into the financial mistakes that most people make and then regret since they should have thought of better alternatives.
Thirty Foops are written in the book by the author. Foops is a term used to describe a common financial blunder. The author has detailed each mistake in an easy-to-understand manner so that even a layperson may understand and avoid making these financial mistakes.
great initiative by Manoj Sir on personal finance management
Thirty Foops are written in the book by the author. Foops is a term used to describe a common financial blunder. The author has detailed each mistake in an easy-to-understand manner so that even a layperson may understand and avoid making these financial mistakes.
great initiative by Manoj Sir on personal finance management
May 17, 2022
Well written....many flaws tend to commit in financial journey can be minimized by reading and implementing the foops moment explained by author.
Given a very base for understanding approach towards debt investment's Compounding, volatile asset classes, mutual funds, equity.
Very much needed for all people starting their financial plan..!!
Given a very base for understanding approach towards debt investment's Compounding, volatile asset classes, mutual funds, equity.
Very much needed for all people starting their financial plan..!!
May 8, 2022
This is a must read for anyone who wants to do intelligent investing of their hard earned money. Manoj's options are very balanced and not biased towards any specific asset class. The book provides lot of insights based on Manoj's experience which will help the reader to avoid pitfalls.
August 6, 2022
Very informative and eye opening practical lessons on personal finance..
February 10, 2025
Foops! is a must-read for anyone looking to enhance their financial literacy, avoid common pitfalls, and work towards long-term wealth creation.
April 10, 2025
A wise person learns from others MISTAKES. Mr. Manoj Arora, a financial expert has made an honest effort to make others learn from mistakes which may restrict one from accumulating wealth. This book being so simple that I even motivated my 13 year old son to read and even he could understand and grasp many lessons.
I would highly recommend this book to anybody who is eager to make money work for him/her. The simplicity of book makes it a good read in leisure time. Just go for it and enrich your life.
I would highly recommend this book to anybody who is eager to make money work for him/her. The simplicity of book makes it a good read in leisure time. Just go for it and enrich your life.
April 13, 2022
A perfect manual of Foops moments
Another great book by the author explaining basic to sophisticated Foops moments in a very simple ways. It contains total 30 Foops sections and anyone can start from anywhere while reading the book.
There are so many simple yet critical things mentioned in this book that I almost highlighted all pages ;).
This Book will definitely help us on our journey to Financial literacy and personal finance related issues.
A must read book !!
Another great book by the author explaining basic to sophisticated Foops moments in a very simple ways. It contains total 30 Foops sections and anyone can start from anywhere while reading the book.
There are so many simple yet critical things mentioned in this book that I almost highlighted all pages ;).
This Book will definitely help us on our journey to Financial literacy and personal finance related issues.
A must read book !!
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