From Publishers Weekly
The seventh book in seven years of the Finish Rich series (two million in print) is aimed at older readers who have neglected their savings. It reads like an infomercial script, brassily positive and unrelentingly motivational. Anyone can finish rich, says Bach (
Automatic Millionaire, etc.), if they are willing to "spend less, save more, and make more." The bulk of the book describes a variety of tactics and strategies (many covered in his previous books) for accomplishing these three tasks. Readers of financial help books will have heard many of Bach's ideas before, but he does deliver a lion's share of solid advice in an entertaining format, and, for good measure, he throws in an occasional counterintuitive gem, such as why paying off credit card debt can be "a huge mistake." He also anticipates and overcomes common objections ("dealing with debt doesn't mean putting the rest of your life on hold"), although anyone impolite enough to push back too hard is dismissed: "I have a term for negative people who seem to enjoy raining on other people's parades. I call them 'dream stealers,' and I try to avoid them."
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From AudioFile
[Editor's Note: The following is a combined review with the unabridged version of START LATE, FINISH RICH.]--Reading his abridged audio, the TV commentator and author has a magical way of describing good money habits. He's genuinely positive without being glib and offers engaging answers to questions we all have. Bach's plan sounds enormously practical: Buy only what you need, save wisely, work at your debt load until it's gone, and focus on serving your long-range interests. In the unabridged audio, Michael Kramer leaves nothing on the table when it comes to captivating listeners with these ideas. Kramer sounds relaxed and informed as he explains every insight and vocally explores every nuance offered in Bach's excellent writing. Hearing a professional reading of the complete book accentuates its coherence and pacing and allows a longer, more satisfying exposure to Bach's humanitarian intentions. A lesson with immense value for any listener open to creating a brighter future. T.W. © AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine--
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