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by: Manisha Thakor, Sharon Kedar List Price: $12.95 Amazon.com's Price: $5.18 You Save: $7.77 (60%) as of 09/06/2010 21:02 EDT Used Price: $4.72 Third Party New Price: $5.18 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours This item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping. Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 332.024008422 Format: Bargain Price Label: Adams Business Manufacturer: Adams Business Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 183 Publication Date: May 01, 2007 Publisher: Adams Business Studio: Adams Business Related Items: The Girl's Guide to Absolutely Everything Get Financially Naked: How to Talk Money with Your Honey Smart Women Finish Rich: 9 Steps to Achieving Financial Security and Funding Your Dreams (Revised Edition) Shoo, Jimmy Choo!: The Modern Girl's Guide to Spending Less and Saving More 20-Something, 20-Everything: A Quarter-life Woman's Guide to Balance and Direction see more Alternate Versions: Click to Display Browse for similar items by category: Click to Display Editorial Review: Product Description: Whether you've been living paycheck-to-paycheck, are trying to save for a down payment on your first home, or are hoping to one day retire in comfort, ON MY OWN TWO FEET can help. This succinct guide will teach you how to balance your desire to live well today with the need to save and invest for tomorrow. In this lively, no-nonsense financial primer you will learn: * How much of your income to save * How to avoid the perils of credit card debt * How to create a budget you can live with (and still have fun!) * How to invest wisely using a powerful, keep-it-simple plan * How to deal with real life situations - such as figuring out how much home or car you can afford & how to handle money when you couple up with that someone special ON MY OWN TWO FEET redefines Personal Finance 101. The sooner you apply the basic financial concepts highlighted by Thakor and Kedar, the more likely it is that you'll achieve common life goals such as owning a home, providing for yourself or your family, taking fun vacations, and retiring in comfort -- all free from financial stress. Customer Reviews Average Rating: Rating: - Great resource! This is an excellent book with lots of great information. I highly recommend it for anyone who is trying to gain a better insight into the world of budgeting and saving. I definitely feel more actively involved in my financial future. It is easy to read and doesn't try to complicate things. You may need additional information on certain areas of your finances but this is a great place to jump start your involvement in your savings. Rating: - Great start towards financial responsibility Prince Charming is not a financial plan. That's the sentiment echoed by this author who wants women to stop looking for a man to rid them of their financial woes and instead, take charge of their own financial future. Understanding that financial matters can be intimidating to people, but especially women, she quickly gets to the point without bogging the reader down with boring or too complex details. Below are the different subjects discussed in this book and the kinds of issues ... Read More Rating: - Nothing New and Somewhat Out of Date While this is basically a good book and well-written, I didn't think that any of the information was earth-shattering or different than what is in every other personal finance book. Also, this book was written before the economic downturn, change in credit scoring, etc., so is a bit dated. Rating: - My favorite personal finance book! I love, love, love this book! I first checked it out of the library and loved it. After checking it out several times, I decided to buy it. What I like most about this book is that it's a real-life personal finance book. It addresses all of the major issues in personal finance and does so in a way that's useful, not theorical like many PF books. This was the first book that addressed prioritization in a way that related to my life. Sure, everyone knows that you should save money for ... Read More Rating: - Must-have for young professionals! I'm just finishing three years of graduate school and will start my first professional job in about six months. This book was exactly what I needed! Clear, interesting, and concise. I never thought that learning about finance could be so simple and enjoyable. Thanks to this great book, I now have a solid grasp on: -Why it's so important to start saving for retirement early -Where to put short-term savings for higher interest rates -Where to invest money that won't be used ... Read More see more