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He Said It! I Did It! Lessons from my Father on Mastering Personal Finance

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Highly recommended reading for anyone seeking to acquire effective control of their own finances whatever their present fiscal circumstances, He Said It! I Did It!: Lessons From My Father On Mastering Personal Finance, co-authored Charles W. Buffington, Jr. and Charles W. Buffington, III, is a thoroughly "user-friendly" guide for all readers as a simple, easy-to-follow reference for management of personal finance and the proper utilization fiscal resources for the creation of wealth and prosperity. Introducing readers to effective and efficient collection of strategies useful in the money-making process, He Said It! I Did It! details every aspect of a helpful, practical, and innovative approach to well financed living, investment, and progression. He Said It! I Did It! is perfect for readers searching for a quick and practical reference in their pursuit of financial stability, growth and abundance.

Charles W. Buffington III has written a sort of African-American version of Rich Dad, Poor Dad with his nonfiction financial advice book He Said It! I Did It! Buffington's story is that he was making a lot of money as a successful businessman until he got laid off. He then discovered he was deep in debt, shallow on credit, and short on friends. He then turned to his father, a man who had retired in his 50s and owned two homes, for practical advice. The rest of the book is a series of bromides from the dad about staying out of debt, establishing a routine of investing, and being honest with folks.

Although the book has some tried and true advice about how to set up a budget, how to reduce personal overhead and expenses, how to hunt for bargains, and how to plan for retirement, there is nothing really new or revolutionary in what is shared. In fact, the author readily credits Steven Covey, Tony Robbins and others with many of the ideas he teaches.

However, what is genuine about the book is its consistent adherence to biblical principles about money management. Bible verses are quoted, Old and New Testament stories are retold, and serious discussions are brought up related to tithing and charity. Each chapter ends with an outline of the key points previously discussed and a series of Scripture verses applicable to the chapter's lessons.

Anyone new to the basics of financial management will find this book to be a primer. It is not technical, but written in layman's language. The lessons are functional, helpful, and easily applied. This is not a book about aggressive investment strategies, leveraging, or speculations. It is a course in Money Management 101. - Dr. Dennis E. Hensley, Christian Book Previews.com

Finally a book about personal finances that is easy enough to understand and comprehensive enough to actually work. Not since reading "The Knowing Doing Gap" have I seen so many things that I said, "I knew that but I sure wish I had done something about it". After reading the Buffington's book, I immediately bought two more copies and sent it to my 34 year old kids with a mandate for them to read it and hopefully use it. From a spiritual perspective, it is the first time I have seen someone articulate not only the reason to tithe, but also explain how to get yourself out of the financial bondage to be able to know the joy of giving. "He Said It, I Did It" should be required reading for every college and high school student in America.

I highly recommend this title for people who demand that a book should not just inform, but entertain.

I am always interested in how to manage my finances better and how to live ethically in today's gray-colored moral climate. Most books I have read on these subjects, however informative, have not been very interesting.

This book is the exception. Written to be read by a broad spectrum of financial sophistication, it kept me interested even through subjects I knew by using entertaining anecdotes and relevant scriptures.

This book is a quick read with lots of good tips for people looking to improve their finances. I am going to use it as a gift for some folks who like to borrow money from me.