Motley Fool: You Have More Than You Think : The Foolish Guide to Personal Finance [Abridged, Audiobook] [Audio CD]

Tom Gardner (Author), David Gardner (Author, Reader)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2001

The Completely Revised and Expanded Edition of the New York Times Bestseller That Focuses on Personal Finance for Every Budget -- and Every Stage of Life

Taking control of your personal finances is the first -- and most important -- step toward successful investing and a secure future. The Motley Fool You Have More Than You Think, now fully updated and expanded, provides guidance for anyone trying to balance lifestyle aspirations and financial realities. The latest edition of this Motley Fool bestseller covers topics such as:

Getting out of debt...and into the stock market

Turning your bank account into a moneymaker

Using Fool.com and the Internet to learn about all things financial -- from buying a home to getting the best deal on a car

Saving enough to send your children to the colleges of their dreams

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Motley Fools David and Tom Gardner initially made their mark by offering humorous but savvy investment advice online. They leapt out of the virtual world with their first book, The Motley Fool Investment Guide, which spent several months on the New York Times bestseller list. The Foolish ones are back in print with You Have More Than You Think: The Motley Fool Guide to Investing What You Have. It goes beyond the standard specifics on stocks and mutual funds to tackle overall financial issues in the typical Motley manner. The Gardners show readers how to tidy up their finances (trimming credit card debt, spending more wisely on big-ticket items) before delving into the nuts-and-bolts of traditional investing. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Library Journal

This sequel to the wildly popular The Motley Fool Investment Guide (S. & S., 1996) updates some of its previous information while offering a practical and humorous route to investing. (The original book continued to remain on best sellers lists through most of 1998.)
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio; Rev Abr edition (April 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0743504305
• ISBN-13: 978-0743504300
• Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,940,772 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A humorous financial guide that will make you laugh out loud, January 1, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Motley Fools You Have More Than You Think: The Foolish Guide To Investing What You Have (Motley Fool Books) (Paperback)

I have bought investiment and financial planning books throughout the years, but never got past the first chapter or two. But I read this book from beginning to end in one sitting. The difference? This book presents dry, boring financial information in a witty and humorous way that makes you want to keep reading because it is so funny. But it also educates...I am going to follow their investment strategies after speaking with others who have used it and prospered. Anyway, if you want to laugh and have fun learning about the stock market, get this book. By the way, the fools say that they can make investing fun for you and they did....even more fun then spending and I love to shop!

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Much more easier than you think!, March 26, 2000

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John S. Fox (Santa Rosa, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: You Have More Than You Think: The Motley Fool Guide To Investing What You Have (Hardcover)

I did this backwards, reading the other two volumes in the "trilogy" (TMF Investment Guide & TMF Rule Breakers, Rule Makers) prior to this, the beginning volume. I realized this was the "basics" but wanted to complete the set. Boy, am I glad I took the time! This is the most easy to read volume on the fundamentals of money management, and basic investment, not to mention very lighthearted. I intend to buy this, a primer in finances, for both my teenage children, and, a couple of friends at work who I know will benefit tremendously from this, if only they take the time out to read it! I will certainly urge them to do so. Great job Gardner brothers. Keep up the enlightening work. O' yes, I have put all the investment strategies to work, and am enjoying much success. I started late in life, if only I had been able to understand this when I was twenty! Don't wait!

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent primer on personal finance and investing., June 26, 1998

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[e-mail] (Mesa, AZ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: You Have More Than You Think: The Motley Fool Guide To Investing What You Have (Hardcover)

To the Atlanta reviewer who opined that the Motleys are just exploiting the financial ignorance of the American public......HUH? Tom and David write a beginner's guide to personal financial stability, regular financial planning, and PERSONAL control of one's investments. It is designed to prevent the professional financial world from exploiting the ignorance of the public by convincing them that investing and financial planning and the stock market are too complicated for "outsiders." Though it is written in simple terms, is admittedly repetitive, and may be too basic for some, it is ideal for beginners. From consumer debt and credit card use to major family purchases to equity investing, it drives home the point that YOU CAN DO IT financially. I gave this as a gift to a couple of graduating high school senior honor students. They read it like a novel in a couple of days and said it was the best educational experience they ever had. Don't be fooled- though simply stated, the principles in this book are worth reviewing by money managers of ANY educational level. I have a business degree and a doctorate- I loved it!