Financial Peace : Putting Financial Sense into Your Dollars and Cents

by Dave Ramsey

Dave shares personally and intimately about his quick fortune, his miserable crash to bankruptcy, and his slow-and-steady return. Discovering the lessons Dave learned the hard way, you'll not only understand what to do, but why it is so important to take control of your money and your life. There IS hope. You CAN take control of your money, get out of debt, and live like no one else! This simple yet life-changing guide will show you how

* Get out of debt and stay out

* Use the principle of contentment to guide financial decision making

* Build your emergency fund

* Create your own Envelope System

Includes 4 new chapters focusing on how

* Communicate about money with your spouse

* Manage your money as a single person

* Instill good money habits in your children

* Deal with debt after divorce or the death of a spouse

Genres: Nonfiction, Finance, Money

268 pages, Unknown Binding

First published September 28, 2005

About the author

Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He’s a #1 National bestselling author and host of The Ramsey Show, heard by more than 18 million listeners each week. Dave’s eight national bestselling books include The Total Money Makeover, Baby Steps Millionaires, and EntreLeadership. Since 1992, Dave has helped people take control of their money, build wealth, and enhance their lives. He also serves as CEO of Ramsey Solutions.

Reviews

[Matt · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is not a book or an audiobook. It is a recording of Dave Ramsey giving a sermon/presentation to a live audience about the importance of knowing that our money belongs to God, not us.

I don't know why this is on Goodreads, but I added it to my "currently reading" list when I downloaded it for free and thought it was an audiobook.

This is only an hour long, and the content is good, but it shouldn't be on Goodreads unless we plan to add every radio show, podcast, and sermon we listen to to Goodreads.

[Annie Warn]

the cucumber slander in this book cannot and will not be tolerated

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

I know it took me way to long to actually get around to reading Dave's book. As he points out, he just repackaged old ideas to try to reach more people. I found it well laid out and his goals for each person financially were good. We differed in opinion on life-insurance and secured credit cards, but since 1995 when this was printed (an knowing there are many newer copies out there) I think the financial landscape has changed some in those areas. If you don't know what to do with your money I strongly encourage you to read his book or one by Larry Burkett (often referenced in Dave Ramsey's book). They are both Christian men hoping to impart good financial skills to others.

[Danielle Melnick · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a simple and organized help self book for people who don't speak finance. I like the intelligible and numeric steps to get out of debt, curb your spending and help save your money. Recommend for everyone who either need a step by step guide or just a nice reminder on what your financial priorities should be. The worksheets in the back are great tools!

[Erneilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A bit dated in the numbers since it was first published, but man, I wish I had read this 40 years ago. I could be retired by now. The concepts and principles are exactly what I have learned the hard way over the years and now I need to get my kids and their spouses to buy into them.

[Ddspoons · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is another part of Daves seminar series. I have listened to this series at leate 4 times.

[Barbie Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

giving is powerful!!!

[Stephen Floyd · Rating 4 out of 5]

Favorite Quotes: "Never give with the motive of having your giving returned. If that is your motive, you are selfish."