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3.92 AVERAGE
It was ok which is disappointing because I like the author and have been following him on social media for awhile. Definitely felt dated at times. I read another review that said the tone was patronizing at parts and I can see that. I don’t think I am the right demographic or audience. There were parts I just skipped because it wasn’t for me. Overall I’m glad this was a library copy and not something I purchased as it’s not something I would read again or reference.
The author is clearly knowledgeable, but I question the recommendations when the examples and motivational stories provided are not accurate and/or promote unethical and abusive business practices. For example, when you cite Amazon's business practices and staffing retention model as an admirable way of maintaining motivated staff, I am absolutely going to make conclusions about what that means for your values and beliefs (and their lack of alignment with my own). It takes very little research to learn that the Amazon business plan requires staff turn over to be successful, which basically guarantees that employees will be exposed to toxic work environments. I do not trust the author as a result and while I might find it a good study in business practices that I do not want to be in any of my investments, I also feel very uncomfortable taking lessons in meditation or gratitude when reading a financial guide, particularly if this author values profit over human and/or labor rights. However, if an editor somewhere created a book of just the financial worksheets or details about the types of accounts that can be utilized, this could be a very useful resource.
I've heard most of the concepts in this book before, but there were several nuggets that made it worth reading. David Bach has an easy to understand, conversational tone that kept the subject interesting.
Great, sound financial advice. Love it and would recommend it to anyone interested in finance.
I really enjoyed reading this book and I am going to incorporate different types of investments outside of mutual funds after reading it. It also encouraged me to open a custodial account for my son.
Financial literacy delivered in a somewhat tacky package. I didn't really like the authoritative tone of the decidedly male writer. But I appreciate him setting these ideas down for anyone to access.
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
How the author teaches about things needs to learn about 'money' in this book quite briefly. However, it is NOT A LIGHT READING. I personally need to read it twice or three times each chapter to make me understand the meaning of each chapter LOL. I even tried to take few notes to make myself clear about what I've read in this book. However, some chapters like 'insurance' and retirement account' or something related with that only applicable on the USA, I guess? So I was a bit confused when I wanted to apply these methods in my place. Maybe if it was dedicated to women around the world-not only USA women. the author needs to get more research about other things related. It will make us a bit easier to understand (the one who is coming from outside the USA).
I am still trying to understand this book and re-apply to my life. Helpful book but like I said, not A LIGHT READING
I am still trying to understand this book and re-apply to my life. Helpful book but like I said, not A LIGHT READING
How the author teaches about things needs to learn about 'money' in this book quite briefly. However, it is NOT A LIGHT READING. I personally need to read it twice or three times each chapter to make me understand the meaning of each chapter LOL. I even tried to take few notes to make myself clear about what I've read in this book. However, some chapters like 'insurance' and retirement account' or something related with that only applicable on the USA, I guess? So I was a bit confused when I wanted to apply these methods in my place. Maybe if it was dedicated to women around the world-not only USA women. the author needs to get more research about other things related. It will make us a bit easier to understand (the one who is coming from outside the USA).
I am still trying to understand this book and re-apply to my life. Helpful book but like I said, not A LIGHT READING
I am still trying to understand this book and re-apply to my life. Helpful book but like I said, not A LIGHT READING
4.5 Stars
When women take the classes, they study, read and ask questions. Their goal is to become educated - to learn the techniques of managing their own finances. It's not to prove to everyone else in the class that they're smarter than the instructor.
I love David Bach and I love that he had the fore-thought to make a book catered to women - when I say that I mean to things that I relate to as a woman. I care about maternity leave and not working while raising a child as much as I imagine the child-rearer of the house would.
It 's downside falls in the American financial realm so some of the practical know-how goes over my head but the general tips and the message are well worth reading.
I do suggest reading [b:The Automatic Millionaire: A Powerful One-Step Plan to Live and Finish Rich|621|The Automatic Millionaire A Powerful One-Step Plan to Live and Finish Rich|David Bach|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1436792430l/621._SY75_.jpg|806311] first.
If you share your goal with someone you love and he, or she says, "Oh, You can't do that" or "No, that won't work", remember - that person really doesn't know what you can or cannot do. He or she knows only what he or she can or cannot do.
You can be either reactive or proactive to circumstances. And it's a lot more fun and a lot less painful to be proactive - to make decisions about your life before events take control of you.
When women take the classes, they study, read and ask questions. Their goal is to become educated - to learn the techniques of managing their own finances. It's not to prove to everyone else in the class that they're smarter than the instructor.
I love David Bach and I love that he had the fore-thought to make a book catered to women - when I say that I mean to things that I relate to as a woman. I care about maternity leave and not working while raising a child as much as I imagine the child-rearer of the house would.
It 's downside falls in the American financial realm so some of the practical know-how goes over my head but the general tips and the message are well worth reading.
I do suggest reading [b:The Automatic Millionaire: A Powerful One-Step Plan to Live and Finish Rich|621|The Automatic Millionaire A Powerful One-Step Plan to Live and Finish Rich|David Bach|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1436792430l/621._SY75_.jpg|806311] first.
If you share your goal with someone you love and he, or she says, "Oh, You can't do that" or "No, that won't work", remember - that person really doesn't know what you can or cannot do. He or she knows only what he or she can or cannot do.
You can be either reactive or proactive to circumstances. And it's a lot more fun and a lot less painful to be proactive - to make decisions about your life before events take control of you.