Mind over Money: Your Path to Wealth and Happiness (Hardcover)

by Eric Tyson (Author) "The basics of good personal-financial practice-spending less than you earn, investing your savings in proven vehicles for the long term, and securing adequate insurance coverage-are..." (more)
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"...readable, comprehensive...chockfull of useful examples and advice for both new and experienced investors." -- Kim Campbell, Christian Science Monitor on Mutual Funds for Dummies

"Among my favorite investment guides are... Eric Tyson's Personal Finance for Dummies." -- Jonathan Clements, the Wall Street Journal

"Best new personal finance book." -- Michael Pellecchia, syndicated columnist, on Personal Finance for Dummies

"Eric Tyson doesn't tell you what to do or consider doing without explaining the why's and how's... -- Clarence Peterson, Chicago Tribune

"Eric Tyson is doing something important - ... helping people at all income levels to take control of their financial futures." -- - James C. Collins, co-author of the national bestsellers Built to Last and Good to Great

"Eric Tyson provides detailed, action-oriented advice on everyday financial questions . . .. Tyson's style is readable and unintimidating." -- Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine

"Practitioners like Eric Tyson, who care about the well-being of middle-income people, are rare in today's society." -- Joel Hyatt, founder, Hyatt Legal Services

"Smart advice . . . skip the tomes, buy Personal Finance for Dummies, which rewards your candor with advice and comfort." -- Newsweek

"Straightforward, readable . Tyson is an authoritative writer ." -- The Orange County Register

"Tyson handily dispatches both the basics and the more complicated." -- Lisa M. Sodders, The Capital-Journal

Product Description
When I started doing personal financial counseling back in 1990, I believed that because most Americans had never learned how to manage their personal finances (for example, in the schools) that they needed more personal financial education. While I still believe this to be the case, over the decade plus that I was actively involved in financial counseling and now getting inquiries from readers, I have developed a modified view. Ingrained behaviors also clearly stand in the way of people making the best financial decisions and moves.

Mind Over Money: Your Path to Wealth and Happiness presents a compilation of common financial obstacles (overspending, investing errors, working harder thinking that more money will solve problems, spousal disagreements over money, etc.) and proven methods for developing and retaining the best financial habits. The book also synthesizes research that explains why we do what we do and who is most at risk and why for certain behaviors. The book takes a holistic approach to fitting money and financial decisions into your life.

Mind over Money offers proven solutions you can use to stop self-defeating financial habits and get yourself onto the right path. Too many people end up unhealthy, overstressed, and without significant financial resources despite decades of long work hours. Are you giving sufficient attention to your family, personal life, happiness, values, and health? Mind over Money explains how you can achieve both your financial and personal goals and is written to show how you can successfully relate to and deal with money — and each other.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: CDS Books (January 2, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593152388
• ISBN-13: 978-1593152383
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #406,587 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the most important books you will ever read, January 20, 2006

By	Born2Read - See all my reviews

This book really puts into perspective the life/money relationship and is very helpful in making rational decisions when it comes to money. It also gives a great deal of tips on how to conquer and avoid financial barriers. I highly recommend this book.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a find!, January 27, 2006

By	KnoxJournalist - See all my reviews

I picked up Tyson's book not sure about another personal finance book but this one helped me and my husband come together on our money issues. This is NOT your average personal finance book! I'm usually very reluctant on personal finance but I loved this book! Very helpful!

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!!!, January 25, 2006

By	Helen (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

I was really, really surprised by this book. I only wish I had read it before we entered into our recent car lease! The book does have plenty of specific suggestions on buying, borrowing, investing, etc. HOWEVER, it's great strength and surprise is that it got me to think about my spending habits and investing behaviors like I never have before. Now, I only have to get my husband to read it!