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Cash in the City: Affording Manolos, Martinis, and Manicures on a Working Girl's Salary

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As the last reviewer indicated, this book does indeed have a catchy title. What lies within thought is not anything quite as catchy. Most tips are briefly touched upon without going into more in depth detail. The book seems to be written for single women and even goes as far as to give tips on obtaining and keeping men. Which is out of the subject title boundaries. If the tips were good, I might have been ok with that. The tips were poor, one example being don't have too neat of an apartment because men don't like that. Better advice - just be yourself rather that worrying whether your apartment is too neat. Most men, from my experience, really don't care.

Everyone can get help with Cash in the City! I bought the book with my granddaughters in mind but I got some tips for my own good: how to use the internet sites to save money on designer clothes, for example, and volunteer as an usher to see the latest plays/shows free of charge. That's a big saving!
I enjoyed the case scenarios after each section; they put things in perpective; it's about real situations and what was done to overcome the problems.I believe Cash in the City will be a useful gift for people, like my granddaughters, starting a life of their own because they can refer to the situations and avoid common mistakes such as living day-to-day spending money foolishly.

If I could I would have given this book no stars. The title is the best thing about this book. The comparisons between "City Girls" vs "Country Girl" really irritated me. She also wrote how just walking down the street in the big city you spend all your money. The section on decoration your home and your guy why should you decorate your place just to please someone else. If you like "flowers" I think you should add them.

I'm glad I saved my money and checked this book out from the library before I bought it.

This book is superficial, biased (full of unsubstantiated generalizations about people), and not very well researched. As a journalism grad, I was disappointed that I bought this and kinda embarrassed for the author, who comes off as superficial, naive, and very provincial. The silly and erroneous generalizations about city vs. country could only come from someone provincial who's never been around. Funny how many NY people fall into that category.

I was hoping for a book that was a fun read and also informative. It has been several years since this book was published. The financial information could come from any other book or even online. The shopping tips are too east or west coast oriented, other cities in the middle of the country are left out. In short, sadly this book feels out dated and in need of revision.

This a great book. It was in great condition and a book that helps saves me money is always a good thing. There were no creases or writing in it. This book teaches you about everything from renting apartments to saving for the long run.

I bought Cash in the City based on a review that I read in the USA Today newspaper. I can say that I was not dissapointed. This book gives great tips for any hard working girl on saving money and getting ahead in tough economy. Truly a must read!

This is probably the worst finance book for women I have read, but it's easy and quick to get through, which can be a plus. There are some good tips - I don't doubt the author's credibility - but they're well hidden. For example, the author wisely advises single women to save up 3-6 months' worth of living expenses in case of an emergency; however, she lists "emergencies" such as a vacation to Tahiti when work gets too sressful or a new gown for a trendy benefit.

This book is also based on superficialities and stereotypes. It assumes that every urban professional woman aspires to live like the girls of Sex and the City, and that country women don't have to worry about finances because they wear overalls every day, drive beat-up pickup trucks, and marry their high school sweethearts. This book is more about how to live a lifestyle without going completely broke than it is about lifelong management of finances.

I do not recommend reading this book cover to cover. If you can find it at your local library, pick it up and skim it. If you're looking for solid and easy to read advice, grab Suze Orman's "Money Book for the Young, Fabulous, and Broke."

If you are the city girl who wants to look like a million bucks, but wants to stay on a reasonable budget, then "Cash In the City: Affording Manolos, Martinis and Manicures on a Working Girl's Salary" is the perfect book for you! Fairley truly knows how to make the reader feel as if they are talking to a friend. Not only are the tips and suggestions helpful, but informative as well. From learning how to save $5 dollars a week in an envelope for monthly makeup treats, to learning the ins and outs of your 401(k) plan, Cash in the City has it all. It's a fun guide that is sure to become a city girl's bible.

I read the positive reviews of "Cash in the City" and I have to admit, they were pretty helpful. I am starting over in profession and am looking for a way to spend money without having to break the bank. Like the women featured in the book, I worry about not having enough money to get by as I re-enter college and seek a career which may start out at entry level. But I know what I want and strive to get there. Rather than worry about what I don't have, I make do with what I have and save on the things that I want. CITC offers that piece of information I am looking for when I get out there into the real world. Thank you amazon.com reviewers for recommending this book. It is greatly appreciated.