On My Own Two Feet: A Modern Girl's Guide to Personal Finance

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On My Own Two Feet: A Modern Girl's Guide to Personal Finance  by Manisha Thakor

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.

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I must say this book is a must buy for any girl or young lady who is getting their finances and whatnot in check. I needed this book because my credit cards had started to get out of hand because I thought that I could just pay the minimum balance and i'll be okay. Yeah right. Thanks to this book I now have gotten a nice nest egg building and I know how to manage my money better than I did all on my own. Some people just need that extra help. I am one of them. I needed the step by step advice. And I needed to get the advice in a language that I could understand. I would totally recommend this book to all who are looking for a stylish way to get money advice.

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FEMALES....BUY THIS BOOK!
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This is a very informative guide to being independent and having everything you need to live comfortably. Although it comes at a time when the economy is bad, buy it, memorize it, refer to it and utilize it to your advantage at every turn. This is one investment you won't regret!

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On My Own Two Feet is a wonderful book for any woman to read. Not only is it a quick read, but it gives the reader the tools to manage your money instead of letting your money manage you. The way the authors present the information, a simple straight forward approach that keeps the reader interested. By the time you finish the book you will feel ready to tackle your money problems head on without fear or intimidation. Following the material and steps the authors provide will really change your life as you will be better equipped and financially wise. The authors tell you to create a game plan for your finances, how to talk openly and honestly with your partner and protecting yourself if things don’t work out. Problems arise in relationships when people don’t know where they stand financially, openly talk about the finances, or are prepared for when things don’t go as you plan as life often does. This book like Suze Orman’s tells you as a woman you have to get financially wise - take control of your finances and not depend on someone else to do it.