Just Give Me the Answer$: Expert Advisors Address Your Most Pressing Financial Questions [Paperback]

Sheryl Garrett (Author), Marie Swift (Author), The Garrett Planning Network (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2004

An invaluable financial resource for individuals of all ages and all life stages.
If you want to take a more active role in managing your personal financial affairs, you're not alone. Millions of people are seeking ways to gain control of their finances and make better money decisions. By combining time tested wealth building principles with verified resources and professional insights, Just Give Me the Answer$ provides practical advice for everyone. In this easy to read book, you'll find the answers to more than 130 important questions like:

• How can I become debt free? 

• Am I taking advantage of all of the tax saving opportunities available? 

• How can I create a reliable stream of income after I retire? 

• What would be the best type of mortgage for me? 

• How can I reduce the costs associated with my investments? 

• Would I be better off to contribute to my company's 401(k) plan or contribute to a Roth IRA?

If you are not sure of the answers to these questions, you owe it to yourself to read Just Give Me the Answer$.

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About the Author

Sheryl Garrett is a Certified Financial Planner who prefers to work with a diverse clientele from all walks of life, not just with the affluent. To that end, she founded a nationwide network of fee-only hourly financial planners that successfully serves America’s middle market. Throughout her 17-year career, she has held various leadership roles with the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors, and has been a popular speaker at industry events. She frequently is quoted in major business publications and has been the subject of several investment publication cover stories. Most recently, she was named one of the top 25 most influential people in the financial planning industry by Investment Advisor magazine.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Kaplan Publishing; Original edition (June 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0793183391
• ISBN-13: 978-0793183395
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #820,612 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Very very basic information, April 2, 2005

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This review is from: Just Give Me the Answer$: Expert Advisors Address Your Most Pressing Financial Questions (Paperback)

If you have had to take out a mortgage to buy a house, have ever purchased life insurance or have a retirement account, this book will seem extremely basic. There aren't really any tools, worksheets or practical plans here. The book is simply a series of "Tips" -- very brief articles from different financial planners. It's a readable format, but there's not much meat.

For example, the section on "Software for Staying Organized" includes mention of only 3 software products, two of which are Microsoft Money and Intuit Quicken. The author starts her comments saying "The basic/standard versions are entry-level products designed for people new to personal finance software" (My experience with the basic versions of those programs is that they include quite powerful analysis and budgeting tools).

If you're just starting out or really need a primer, this is a readable book and comes well recommended. But if you are reasonably literate in working with lenders and insurance companies, you'll find this too simple.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Reference for the Do-It-Yourselfer!, May 26, 2004

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"feeonlyfinancialplanner" (Springfield, IL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Just Give Me the Answer$: Expert Advisors Address Your Most Pressing Financial Questions (Paperback)

This book is a great place for the do-it-yourself investor to look when validating what you are planning to do in your financial world. Worth its weight in gold.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read general financial advice, June 21, 2004

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This review is from: Just Give Me the Answer$: Expert Advisors Address Your Most Pressing Financial Questions (Paperback)

Great general purpose financial advice book, well organized and structured so as to allow the reader to learn as much or as little as desired.