Getting Started shows Generation Xers how to “grow up” financially by breaking down the stages of life that they will be facing as time goes by. Chapters cover topics from marriage and divorce to real estate, with titles such “Because a Hearse Doesn’t Come with a Luggage Rack” (estate planning) and “Retirement Planning: Two Six-Month Vacations Every Year.” Using amusing but pointed stories and anecdotes from his own and friends’ experiences, the author explains the importance of prudent financial planning and management in the early years.
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A tremendous help for recent college graduates!,
By RKS "RKS" (Washington, D.C.) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Getting Started: The Financial Guide for a Younger Generation (Paperback)
After graduating from school, I shuttered to think about the world that awaited me. No, not the world of work - I was actually looking forward to that. I was petrified of handling my own finances. Getting Started is a great resource for other people my age, looking to find their way through the mess of bills, loans, and payments. Unlike other finance books, this book is written to our (20 and 30 year olds) generation - without being corny or lame. The book is well written, it's easy and actually quite funny. I highly recommend it to any recent college graduates or anyone who is looking for a bit of easy-to-understand advice in handling their finances.
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A Great Read!!!,
By Matt McDonald "Matt" (Bethesda, MD) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Getting Started: The Financial Guide for a Younger Generation (Paperback)
Brian Jones really hit the nail on the head with this one. As a 25 year old, just getting started in my career, I really found this book helpful. It gives real-life ways to save and make your money work for you and helped me realize I didn't need to be a millonare to start saving and securing my financial future. And as a bonus in addition to the great information the book is written in an interesting and easy to relate to mannor. I would recomend this book to anyone my age looking to plan a little for their future.
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Funny, informative and readable,
By Janet Evans (Virginia) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Getting Started: The Financial Guide for a Younger Generation (Paperback)
The author has a gift in turning a dull subject (personal finance) into a witty, yet thorough how-to for young people and the major milestones they may experience in their lives. His suggestions are do-able and realistic. The book was so good, I couldn't put it down and read it cover to cover.
I especially liked the good case and bad case stories. No one wants to become a base case example themselves and Mr. Jones gives us the tools on how to not become one. The book is not just for younger generations, though it is most helpful to them; an older person that didn't have life insurance could learn more about why it's so important to have it. He could save his family a lot of hardship by purchasing life insurance should something happen to him, just by reading this book! A great book, I look forward to more from this author.
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