I heard about this book at a speech I attended. The guy made it seem worth while for someone who needed help getting out of debt so I bought it for my dad. It was pretty short (I finished it in 2 days). I gave it a GOOD rating instead of EXCELLENT because while it does contain info on what to do to maintain your money better, almost all of it was common sense. I think this book is good for someone who has no idea where to even begin. Someone who hasn't had ANY good financial advice in their lives. I like the authors attitude towards bad spending, so it was a funny read. But I know for a fact that this book won't help my dad at all. He isn't wise with his money, but he knows all the ways the author describes to try and get out of the habit. He just doesn't do any of them. It's worth reading, but don't spend more than $5 total on it.Read full review
Larry Winget pulls no punches. He shoots straight from the hip and that is what I love about him. A lot of people will not agree with him, but I think that is more because he strikes that chord of truth within us all - and the truth does indeed sting a bit sometimes. A lot of people read his material and say "This is all just common sense". His reply? "Well, common sense doesn't seem to be so common now, does it?". HA! This book is basic, easy-to-understand, and a quick read. If you allow it to, it really will make you think about all of the dumb mistakes you have made with your money. (Hey, we have ALL been there!) Personally, I think that anyone over the age of 15 should be given a copy of this book. Start the habit of "common sense" early in the teen years before bad money habits are allowed to develop. I wish someone had done that for me!Read full review
This book is so good! I couldn't put it down once I started to read it. Larry's in-your-face kind of talk makes you feel like he is sitting right there at the table having a conversation with you. He does not hesitate to call you out on your excuses - and he has made me realize so much. I really liked that the book is also a workbook and he makes you write down things that really open you up to see the real situation and what you need to do about it. I also like that he is brutally honest in that it doesn't affect his life one way or the other if you listen to what he has to say. He's giving you the tools to change your situation, but making it perfectly clear that it is up to you to actually make the changes. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to improve their financial situation and is willing to accept the fact that it takes work to change it and no one else is to blame for the situation.Read full review
This book is no different from Larry's other books. He tells it like he sees it without pulling any punches. Larry is an in your face, Dutch uncle that tells you what you know to be the truth but don't want to hear. There are no real secrets to getting out of debt and getting ahead. Getting even financially requires you to spend less and earn more. It is as simple as that. If you truly want a guide to achieve a financially sound life, this book is a great start. But do not look for an easy way out or some magic bullet. Larry is a very straight shooter and does not sugar coat any of the medicine. The book gives very straight-forward steps to get control of your finances, get out of debt and get ahead. The book is well written and easy to read. He gives some very good exercises for the reader to do that will certainly get you on the road to financial freedom. However as he makes it clear very many times, it will not be easy. It probably took you a long time to get where you are and you will not get out of debt overnight. It takes work and discipline. If you truly want a no-nonsense guide to getting your financial life straight, this would be a good book for you to read. Larry finishes the book by giving five examples of his friends who all started with little or nothing and made it big. There are some common threads among their stories. It is a path anyone can follow if they put everything they have into getting ahead. It is simple but not easy. Even if you don't have financial problems, it makes a good read and you probably can think of someone to give it to.Read full review
This book's title just caught my eye! I wasn't really searching it out, but happened upon it on accident. From the moment I got it, I opened and started reading what Larry Winget could possibly say to make me believe that I actually enjoy being broke!! He offers a LOT of very good ideas on how to save money, and how to track your money! With "worksheets" provided in his book, he takes you through step by step to show you where it all goes! This is not some "get rich quick scheme"!! This book actually shows us working class people how to buckle down, spend wisely and save better!! I have already told everyone I've talked to since last night about this book! I will probably buy a few copies to give as gifts!!
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