Review: Solid advice, but very basic
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 04 17, 2014
This is a very quick read (30-45 minutes or so) that gives a feasible outline for how to take control of your finances and get your debt under control. I'm always on the hunt for new financial info, so I've read many books, some by well-known financial experts and some by 'unknowns', and I can say with confidence that the advice given here is sound. One of the foundations in here is making it a priority to save, which is a lost art in this day and age (and economy).There's nothing new in here for the seasoned 'money' person, but it's a good refresher and pick-me-up if you're feeling discouraged. There is a good bit in here kind of cheering you on and reminding you that if you change your mindset, you can change your financial future. It gives this read a more emotional side than the cut-and-dry 'do this, do that' with your money speeches.I do like that this read is balanced in that it reminds you that while saving and paying down debt are paramount, allow yourself some 'fun', too. There are only a few tips on how to be frugal, so if you're looking for ideas to up your frugal game, you'll probably be disappointed there.A full star off for editing issues. There are many! 'You' where it should be 'your' (multiple times), a zero instead of an 'o' (o vs. 0...very distracting), things like that. It's not just a few errors, it's more than one would expect. A definite downer that needs a clean up.