Reviews
"Leading personal finance columnist Jane Bryant Quinn writes with clarity and compassion about the often stressful subject of retirement finances. She enlightens readers about the difficulties of determining how to get the most out of Social Security. (It's not as simple as simply signing up for it.) Yet even those readers who understand every word she writes will be glad to come to the last chapter, "Just Tell Me What To Do." There she lists the three numbers that matter when you're making a retirement plan and offers an 18-item retirement checklist.", A financial management bible, updated . . . Jane Bryant Quinn has been teaching all of us how to better manage our money--for the better part of three decades., Quinn is one of the country's leading commentators on finance . . . her latest book targets the concerns of both recent and future retirees with volley after helpful volley of information . . . Her clarity of prose is matched with a generosity of spirit, and all of the information is graciously laced with a noncondescending tone that renders this book as absolutely helpful as the author intended. . . . Quinn's books are always in demand, and this one will prove no exception., PRAISE FOR MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR MONEY NOW : "There is no more trustworthy figure in all of American journalism." Joseph Nocera, author of A Piece of The Action "The book...remains at its heart the Joy of Cooking of personal finance. It provides the basics in just about any area you can think of - from what you should consider about money when you are in your 20s, to what to do with your investments once you have retired - and presents simple, straightforward recipes outlining the fundamentals of how to accomplish your goals.- The New York Times "I found myself racing through this gigantic compendium because it was engagingly written and full of useful information. And she writes compellingly enough to make you want to spend more time getting things in order."- The Washington Post "Everything you ever wanted to know was somewhere in those pages...Quinn, the renowned Newsweek columnist who has been writing on personal finance topics for more than 30 years, focuses this rewrite on many of the top issues of today, such as recovering when you've been savaged by the economy. Last week she talked with me about how Americans can deal with today's tough market."- The Los Angeles Times "A financial management bible, updated...Jane Bryant Quinn has been teaching all of us how to better manage our money -- for the better part of three decades."- MarketWatch "A practical tour de force from the maven of money. This is simply the best handbook for managing personal finances that I have ever seen. It belongs on every bookshelf - or best yet, on every desk near every checkbook or computer."-Rosabeth Moss Kanter, Harvard Business School, author of World Class "The class book for practical financial advice-encyclopedic in scope and written with clarity and style."-Burton G. Malkiel, author of A Random Walk Down Wall Street "No one is smarter about money-or easier to read or clearer or more conscientious - than Jane Bryant Quinn."-Andrew Tobias, author of The Only Investment Guide You'll Ever Need, The book...remains at its heart the Joy of Cooking of personal finance. It provides the basics in just about any area you can think of--from what you should consider about money when you are in your 20s, to what to do with your investments once you have retired--and presents simple, straightforward recipes outlining the fundamentals of how to accomplish your goals., Veteran financial writer Quinn delivers another winner with this guide. . . . Quinn's tone is as reassuring as her words . . . certain to be a hugely valuable resource for readers, wherever they are on their personal financial timeline., No one is smarter about money--or easier to read or clearer or more conscientious--than Jane Bryant Quinn.|9781476743769|, The class book for practical financial advice--encyclopedic in scope and written with clarity and style., Quinn is one of the country's leading commentators on finance . . . Her clarity of prose is matched with a generosity of spirit, and all of the information is graciously laced with a noncondescending tone that renders this book as absolutely helpful as the author intended. . . . Quinn's books are always in demand, and this one will prove no exception., Quinn provides savvy suggestions to people approaching, entering, or managing retirement. . . . Readers at these mature stages of planning will find valuable insight and resources here . . . With strategy and thoughtfulness, Quinn's readers will be able to 'get more from your assets than you probably think.', Jane Bryant Quinn is America's dean of personal finance. . . . If anyone knows how to get us through retirement, it's Jane. . . . The book is a true treasure chest of financial secrets, tips, how to's, and advice for anyone who is about to retire or has retired. . . . If you need a kind, but tough drill sergeant to kick you out of your retirement doldrums, set you on a safe financial path, and keep you smiling through your next stage of life, this book is the answer., A practical tour de force from the maven of money. This is simply the best handbook for managing personal finances that I have ever seen. It belongs on every bookshelf -- or best yet, on every desk near every checkbook or computer.
