Comments on: Books For Every Level of Financial Acumen http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/05/16/102126_books-for-every-level-of-financial-acumen.html Bridging the gap between saving money and investing Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:10:53 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 By: wealthguy http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/05/16/102126_books-for-every-level-of-financial-acumen.html/comment-page-1#comment-516925 wealthguy Fri, 16 Jan 2009 19:50:07 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/05/16/102126_books-for-every-level-of-financial-acumen.html#comment-516925 You might want to add: Rich Dad's Increase Your Financial IQ: Get Smarter with Your Money: Robert T. Kiyosaki: Books. and Get Rich, Stay Rich, Pass It On, George Walper, Catherine McBreen. for some real books on wealth! And no they don't give you the recipe for getting wealthy because there isn't a recipe. I think the fact of a easily recognizable recipe is what makes most of the books on your list so popular. You might want to add:
Rich Dad’s Increase Your Financial IQ: Get Smarter with Your Money: Robert T. Kiyosaki: Books.

and

Get Rich, Stay Rich, Pass It On, George Walper, Catherine McBreen.

for some real books on wealth!
And no they don’t give you the recipe for getting wealthy because there isn’t a recipe. I think the fact of a easily recognizable recipe is what makes most of the books on your list so popular.

]]> By: Wilson Porter http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/05/16/102126_books-for-every-level-of-financial-acumen.html/comment-page-1#comment-455952 Wilson Porter Tue, 14 Oct 2008 18:38:35 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/05/16/102126_books-for-every-level-of-financial-acumen.html#comment-455952 I really enjoyed the information on this webpage. I have been looking for specific financial information. I like that you have a resource that has everything together. Thank you. Wilso I really enjoyed the information on this webpage. I have been looking for specific financial information.

I like that you have a resource that has everything together.

Thank you.

Wilso

]]> By: urbantux http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/05/16/102126_books-for-every-level-of-financial-acumen.html/comment-page-1#comment-338248 urbantux Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:37:15 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/05/16/102126_books-for-every-level-of-financial-acumen.html#comment-338248 I think The Wealthy Barber deserves a nod under the Novice category. It is very easy to understand and follow and isn't written like regular books on finance and savings. Thats just my two cents, FWIW I think The Wealthy Barber deserves a nod under the Novice category. It is very easy to understand and follow and isn’t written like regular books on finance and savings. Thats just my two cents, FWIW

]]> By: The Best Voyeuristic Financial Books - SavingAdvice.com Blog http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/05/16/102126_books-for-every-level-of-financial-acumen.html/comment-page-1#comment-330043 The Best Voyeuristic Financial Books - SavingAdvice.com Blog Fri, 06 Jun 2008 08:48:51 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/05/16/102126_books-for-every-level-of-financial-acumen.html#comment-330043 [...] few weeks ago I wrote about books that are valuable for every level of financial knowledge. Almost all of those books were “how-to” books or books about developing and [...] [...] few weeks ago I wrote about books that are valuable for every level of financial knowledge. Almost all of those books were “how-to” books or books about developing and [...]

]]> By: Claire, ThinkGlink.com staff http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/05/16/102126_books-for-every-level-of-financial-acumen.html/comment-page-1#comment-315216 Claire, ThinkGlink.com staff Thu, 22 May 2008 19:00:49 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/05/16/102126_books-for-every-level-of-financial-acumen.html#comment-315216 Ilyce Glink also has a number of great books in addition to her thrice-a-week column in over 120 newspapers. Her book "50 Simple Steps You Can Take to Disaster-Proof Your Finances" is a great quick read for the beginner. Her books on real estate are also great and several of them really cater to first-time buyers. Ilyce Glink also has a number of great books in addition to her thrice-a-week column in over 120 newspapers.

Her book “50 Simple Steps You Can Take to Disaster-Proof Your Finances” is a great quick read for the beginner. Her books on real estate are also great and several of them really cater to first-time buyers.

]]> By: Nathan http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/05/16/102126_books-for-every-level-of-financial-acumen.html/comment-page-1#comment-313393 Nathan Tue, 20 May 2008 19:58:37 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/05/16/102126_books-for-every-level-of-financial-acumen.html#comment-313393 I recommend the Boglehead guide to investing. Its a great explanation of various investment options. I recommend the Boglehead guide to investing. Its a great explanation of various investment options.

]]> By: 21 Personal Finance Book Picks http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/05/16/102126_books-for-every-level-of-financial-acumen.html/comment-page-1#comment-313295 21 Personal Finance Book Picks Tue, 20 May 2008 18:00:41 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/05/16/102126_books-for-every-level-of-financial-acumen.html#comment-313295 [...] has a list of personal finance books for every level from fiscal novice to fiscal guru. Some of my favorites [...] [...] has a list of personal finance books for every level from fiscal novice to fiscal guru. Some of my favorites [...]

]]> By: Bonni Lee http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/05/16/102126_books-for-every-level-of-financial-acumen.html/comment-page-1#comment-313048 Bonni Lee Tue, 20 May 2008 13:10:07 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/05/16/102126_books-for-every-level-of-financial-acumen.html#comment-313048 You missed one of the great ones: Retirement Planning for the Utterly Confused by Paul Petillo. Evidently, his publisher doesn't spend tons of money promoting like the other authors on your list but this one deserves a good look - especially now! You missed one of the great ones: Retirement Planning for the Utterly Confused by Paul Petillo.

Evidently, his publisher doesn’t spend tons of money promoting like the other authors on your list but this one deserves a good look – especially now!

]]> By: Personal Finance Online http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/05/16/102126_books-for-every-level-of-financial-acumen.html/comment-page-1#comment-311037 Personal Finance Online Sun, 18 May 2008 06:15:30 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/05/16/102126_books-for-every-level-of-financial-acumen.html#comment-311037 Thanks for the info. and all the reference book. I am fond of reading books too and I know if you read anything you will gain a lot of knowledge, and if you have knowledge you have power. thanks again. Thanks for the info. and all the reference book. I am fond of reading books too and I know if you read anything you will gain a lot of knowledge, and if you have knowledge you have power. thanks again.

]]> By: Ernie Zelinski http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/05/16/102126_books-for-every-level-of-financial-acumen.html/comment-page-1#comment-310318 Ernie Zelinski Sat, 17 May 2008 05:51:17 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2008/05/16/102126_books-for-every-level-of-financial-acumen.html#comment-310318 Here are two of my favorite quotes about money which may not be covered in any of the books you mentioned. Money is what you make it. Depending upon who you are — and your frame of mind — money can be anything you want it to be. Money can be: The root of all evil; Or that which answers all things; Or something that burns a hole in your pocket; Or a means to freedom; Or an interesting concept; Or even a stupid concept. Whatever value you place on money, you must take responsibility for it. If money is evil to you, you created it being evil. If money is a problem to you, you created it being a problem. If money is joy to you, you created this concept. Take responsibility for your concepts. And be clear that these are just concepts. Nothing more and nothing less. - from <i>The 777 Best Things Ever said about Money</i> Money can't buy real friendship — friendship must be earned. Money can't buy a clear conscience — square dealing is the price tag. Money can't buy the glow of good health — right living is the secret. Money can't buy happiness — happiness is a mental condition and one may be as happy in a cottage as in a mansion. Money can't buy sunsets, songs of wild birds and the music of the wind in the trees — these are as free as the air we breath. Money can't buy inward peace — peace is the result of a constructive philosophy in life. Money can't buy a good character — good character is achieved through decent habits of private living and wholesome dealings in our open contacts with our fellow men. — Unknown wise person Here are two of my favorite quotes about money which may not be covered in any of the books you mentioned.

Money is what you make it. Depending upon who you are — and your frame of mind — money can be anything you want it to be. Money can be: The root of all evil; Or that which answers all things; Or something that burns a hole in your pocket; Or a means to freedom; Or an interesting concept; Or even a
stupid concept. Whatever value you place on money, you must take responsibility for it. If money is evil to you, you created it being evil. If money is a problem to you, you created it being a problem. If money is joy to you, you created this concept. Take responsibility for your concepts. And be clear that these are just concepts. Nothing more and nothing less.
- from The 777 Best Things Ever said about Money

Money can’t buy real friendship — friendship must be earned. Money can’t buy a clear conscience — square dealing is the price tag.
Money can’t buy the glow of good health — right living is the secret. Money can’t buy
happiness — happiness is a mental condition and one may be as happy in a cottage as in a mansion. Money can’t buy sunsets, songs of wild birds and the music of the wind in the trees — these are as free as the air we breath. Money can’t buy inward peace — peace is the result of a constructive philosophy in life. Money can’t buy a good
character — good character is achieved through decent habits of private living and wholesome dealings in our open contacts with
our fellow men.
— Unknown wise person

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