Worth It ... Not Worth It?: Simple & Profitable Answers to Life's Tough Financial Questions [Hardcover]

Jack Otter (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2012

Credit or debit? Rent or buy a house? Buy or lease a car? Take or decline the rental car insurance? Renovate the kitchen or finish the basement? Buy stocks or mutual funds?

Every day we are forced to make financial decisions, but the right answers all seem to require complicated, mind-numbing research. And who has time for homework when you're paying for a bag of Fritos at 7-11? Or filling out a payroll form on the first day of a new job? Thankfully, there's WORTH IT . . . NOT WORTH IT?

WORTH IT . . . NOT WORTH IT? demystifies complex, real-world dilemmas and breaks the answers down into simple, Do This/Not That solutions. Organized around six basic topics-Getting Started, Shelter, Automotive, Investing, Family Matters, and Retirement-this handy book is the Swiss Army knife of personal finance.

Editorial Reviews

Review

I wish I had written this book! "Worth It/ Not Worth It"-this books is definitely WORTH IT. Jack Otter, is great writer, fabulous editor-and has written a wonderful, fun book that quickly answers your most pressing financial questions. The format is also unique, which I really enjoyed. I think this is a great "gift book" for the graduate season that is quickly approaching. Enjoy!
(David Bach #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Automatic Millionaire and Start Late, Finish Rich
Founder of FinishRich.com )

Where have you been all my life, Jack Otter!

(Gayle King, CBS This Morning )

The premise of reducing every investment decision to either/or is entertaining, and if it challenges you to think why you are deviating from his suggestions, so much the better. (The New York Times
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About the Author

Jack Otter is the editor of Barrons.com. Formerly the executive editor of CBS Moneywatch.com, he has more than a decade of experience as a business journalist, having been on staff at Newsday and SmartMoney. He lives in Brooklyn, New York, with his wife and two children. Follow him on Twitter @JackOtter.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Business Plus (May 1, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1455508446
• ISBN-13: 978-1455508440
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 0.6 x 6.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #114,170 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Jack Otter is the Executive Editor of CBS MoneyWatch.com, and he has more than a decade of experience as a business journalist, having been on staff at Newsday, Dow Jones, and SmartMoney. He has also written for The Wall Street Journal, O magazine and The New Yorker. The author has appeared on NBC's Today, CBS's The Early Show, CNN, CNBC, Fox Business and other programs to talk about personal finance and health topics. He lives in Brooklyn, New York with his wife and two children.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars WORTH IT AT 10 TIMES THE PRICE May 1, 2012

By carlasf

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

Worth it....Not Worth It delivers a huge return on two of our most valuable assets: time and money.
The format requires very little of the former. Otter aims for brevity over War and Peace length explanations. You've got questions about personal finance? Otter's got the answers, fast and sweet, but with just enough explanation to give you confidence he knows what the heck he's talking about. It's also a fun read, which should qualify it for some special award given how dry personal finance can be. And as for the money angle...Well, I haven't done the math, but conservatively I bet following just half the advice in this book could save you more than six figures over your lifetime. Worth it Not Worth It is worth it for anyone looking to get on top of their financial life. But it strikes me as especially spot on for any recent college grad you might know: Start out in the real world with Otter showing you the way on the money front and you're gonna be just fine.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect money book for ANY age - and a great graduation present! May 9, 2012

By Lela Bellows Simpson

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

This book is the essential 'CLEAR UP MY QUESTIONS', and confusion about so many money issues. I am 46 and finding it is entirely relevant on many levels, but I'm also ordering extra copies for a slew of high school and college graduates because they need to get their head around these issues while they're young. The book is simple, straightforward, and really gives good advice about so many things in your life that relate to money. By taking out the overwhelming detail out it's one you will want to read in one sitting.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Grandma says " yes" May 4, 2012

By MF

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

I bought this book for my Kindle to see if it might be helpful for my grandchildren as they begin their careers. It was a fabulous find: just what they need. May I add that Grandma found it helpful as well!