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Your Complete Guide to Money Happiness

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Before reading "Money Happiness" first read "The Millionaire Next Door" to help you better understand what a millionaire looks like and what actions help you become rich. Then, read "Money Happiness" and refer to it constantly. Henry Brock shows tried and true methods for success in financial planning, estate planning, and goal setting. His techniques are proven. There are no flimsy gimmicks that many unqualified authors are proposing today. This man knows his stuff. His discussion on Variable Life Insurance vs. mutual funds is something that everyone should know. His asset allocation chapter shows that you don't have to be a stock picker to be successful. THIS MAY BE ONE OF THE BEST OVERALL FINANCIAL BOOKS AVAILABLE. IT IS MORE USEFUL THAN A FINANCIAL DEGREE, BECAUSE YOU CAN PUT IT IMMEDIATELY INTO ACTION!

Brock's book has had an amazing affect on my finances. I've learned how to better budget my money and many investment tips. It ties in morals to the spending of money which adds a definite twist. It goes into great depth yet is spelled out so that anyone can understand.

I really loved this book. I'm slowly enjoying more of his passages. Don't try to read it all at once because of the number of pages. Just think of a question and then open a chapter. You will get answers to solve your financial challenge. One may imagine reading this book in hard times. I liked the author's personal experiences within this book. It's worth buying and reading. My wife likes this book as well. Great book for people in debt!

I am a 6-year veteran of the Financial Advisor world. I work for a company that has dealt exclusively with people in the military for over 40 years. We have been professing much of what Mr. Brock recommends to our clients. IT WORKS!!! He gives sound, common-sense advice about reaching your financial GOALS - not just getting rich. He professes the "out-of-favor" principles of getting rich SLOW. It even comes with an unconditional MONEY-BACK guarantee!! How can anyone go wrong. Read it, read it, and then read it again. I am ordering DOZENS of this book to give to my clients. In the space provided here, I can't say enough GREAT things about this book.

This is the most complete book on personal financial management ever published, it is just that simple!

There is only one caution I would set forth, successful individuals don't become successful without consulting experts, this book does not replace the guidence an advisor provides but, it is a great starting point for those looking to enhance their knowledge base. I have been known to recommend this book quite frequently to my own clients.

Keep in mind, you don't know what you don't know until someone tells you something you don't know.

The concepts brought forth by this book are one of the most conceptual that I have ever read. His thoughts on money management are right on the mark. People need to know what is best for them and not in the best interests of the various financial institutions. This book brings to the fore money management stratagies that translate to a better life in general and certainly helps people to avoid unnecessary transfering wealth away from themselves.

I am a financial advisor and have read many personal finance books. This is without question one of the best finanical books I've ever read. Mr. Brock does a fantastic job of clearly explaining how money works in a way anyone can understand. He also does a great job of addressing/identifying the proper and healthy ways to look at your finances. I routinely convey his concepts to my clients.

Yes, I agree -- this is a "must read" book. It covers many aspects of finance, but realizes that the main aspect is psychological. No, it is not a psychology treatise, but it helps point in the right directions. The author has been in the same position that many of his readers are. Take a look at it. You can probably find a copy at your local library or via inter-library loan.

Brock entertains the long-standing notion that hard work and prudent planning lead to eventual success. As a person who considers himself to be non-religious, and a strong advocate that religion is not a necessity to build character and long-term happiness, I never-the-less thoroughly enjoyed reading about his viewpoints on fundamental principles for living.

The one caution that I would offer to readers, is they take his advice on student loans and never-ending abundance, with a grain of salt. Yes, it is advisable to reduce student loans to a minimum. However, taking out a substantial amount of student loans is not necessarily a bad idea. For most individuals (not those in the authors income bracket, or most of the clients that he deals with), it is extremely hard to get through a doctorate program (let alone a bachelor's program at a first tier school), without doing so. In this case, the value of taking out student loans and acquiring further education clearly outweighs the ability to choose a risk-seeking career. After all, it is an extremely small percentage of people who are successful as an entrepreneur, as opposed to those who seek a more stable career, requiring higher education. I have had experience in both and can vouch for the fact that in specific industries, such as financial services, you need to know key people, to be successful. No matter how much the industry tries to reject this notion, it is fact.

To address the second issue, it is fundamentally obvious that the earth's resources are limited, a view that Brock admittedly looks over. Responsibility necessitates conservation.

The book for the most part is fantastic; however, it does offer an extremely Republican viewpoint.

This is great reading and will assist you develop your financial plan. The key is a plan. Great ideas to maximize investment return and take the gain tax free. Super ROTH IRA's are the key.