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On My Own Two Feet: A Modern Girl's Guide to Personal Finance | 
 enlarge | Authors: Manisha Thakor, Sharon Kedar
Publisher: Adams Business
Category: Book
List Price: $12.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  57 reviews
Sales Rank: 817823
Format: Bargain Price
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 183
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 5.4 x 0.6
Dewey Decimal Number: 332.024008422
ASIN: B001C48G5E
Publication Date: May 1, 2007
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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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Makes personal finance friendly and easy to understand! November 24, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This was the first honest-to-gosh personal finance book I have ever read, and I think I chose the best to start with.
It really helped me figure out some of the mysteries behind home buying, how to set up a budget that includes retirement *and* other things along the way, investing, how to deal with credit cards, etc.
I've never really bothered with thinking about this kind of stuff, because I felt like "since I *don't* have a lot of $$$, I don't really *need* to think about this"...more This was the first honest-to-gosh personal finance book I have ever read, and I think I chose the best to start with.
It really helped me figure out some of the mysteries behind home buying, how to set up a budget that includes retirement *and* other things along the way, investing, how to deal with credit cards, etc.
I've never really bothered with thinking about this kind of stuff, because I felt like "since I *don't* have a lot of $$$, I don't really *need* to think about this"--which is extremely stinkin' thinkin', but now I have a better handle on these ideas.
Another reviewer said something about "If you have other things to worry about..." and that's why this is such a good book. It packs a lot into a compact few pages, and gives you the confidence to continue researching this very important topic.
Not a book to pass up, friends!
Survival guide for scary financial times October 21, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
If the turmoil in today's financial marketplace is stressing you out, you need this book! "On My Own Two Feet" is an easy-to-read, practical guidebook that shows you exactly what steps you'll want to take to weather the current economic storm. The authors do a great job making an overwhelming subject like finance seem manageable--and even fun. If you're worried about your financial future (or present!), "On My Own Two Feet" is your guide to taking control of your money--and your life.
 Segu blue September 28, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
All CD I purchased is in good condition also the music of soft voice even I do not understand the Language mostly Africa Rythem and Jazz of Paul Hadcastle.
Valuable Information and an Easy Read September 21, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Thank you Manisha and Sharon. I'm in my 30's, have traveled the world, purchased cars and homes on my own and overall done fairly well, yet I was missing so much knowledge on investing in my future I didn't know where to get the right advice for me. I read this book in two sittings, taking down notes on the type of investment plans that should work better for me and referring to my Quickbook file to see if I was saving the right amount (I wasn't). I love the tone of the book as you share financial knowledge in layman terms without condescending and making reassuring comments for those of us who might have made a couple mistakes along the way. I am going to recommend this to every young woman I know.
Thank you!
Every woman should own this book! September 11, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
On My Own Two Feet is an inspiring guide for women of all ages to understand and get control of their finances. This book is a joy to read and after reading each section I was eager to implement Thakor and Kedar's ideas immediately for my own personal finances. I ordered Personal Finance for Dummies several years ago and it remains on my book shelf collecting dust. Not so with On My Own Two Feet; it is a guide that I consult and use often. Thakor and Kedar have included many useful tables, examples and summaries. When my younger sister called me the other day wanting to buy a new car; I consulted Thakor and Kedar's table "How much car can you comfortably afford?". It turned out she couldn't afford much, so she decided to keep her current car. I wish this guide had been available when I was fresh out of college; every young woman deserves to give herself the gift of financial freedom and On My Own Two Feet provides a great roadmap to get there.
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