The Financial Peace Planner: A Step-by-Step Guide to Restoring Your Family's Financial Health (Paperback)

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Product Description

The bestselling author and nationally syndicated radio host of "The Money Game" has helped thousands through his 12-week financial planning program. His workbook format allows readers to frequently assess their progress and to face their situation honestly by using the questionnaires and fill-in charts throughout the book--the most valuable purchase a debt-ridden reader could ever make.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics); 1 edition (January 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 014026468X
• ISBN-13: 978-0140264685
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #6,467 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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82 of 86 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for readers in financial recovery, May 1, 2002

By	"[e-mail]" (Beverly Hills, CA United States) - See all my reviews

I was immediately drawn to the author because he made no bones about his past -- he had filed for bankruptcy. Most financial help books are written by experts who have always handled money well, and have no idea how to struggle with overwhelming debt, or what bankruptcy is actually like. As a single mom who filed for bankruptcy right along with the divorce, I DO know what it's like, and appreciated Mr. Ramsey's nonjudgmental attitude. And as a Christian, I appreciated his faith-based approach. Within this framework I found his advice practical, basic and detailed, just what I needed for getting back on my feet. I highly recommend it.

72 of 75 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for anyone who makes money, September 7, 2004

By	L. Thompson (New Orleans, LA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Despite what one reviewer has written, this book is invaluable for anyone who makes and/or manages money. My family didn't start it because we had real debt problems but more to figure out how to get more out of what we make. We now have a successful budget and firm, clear plans on emergency, retirement, and college fund planning. I cannot recommend this plan more highly. The faith-based approach and thorough use of examples has been uplifting and encouraging and previous knowledge of Dave's other books or his radio show, while informative, is not necessary.

53 of 55 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Companion to the Book, September 20, 2003

By A Customer

First, get and read Dave Ramsey's "Financial Peace Revisited." Then get this planner, which takes you step-by-step through Dave's tried-and-true techniques for getting out of debt and getting your financial house back in order - and KEEPING it in order forevermore. Whether you're in serious financial trouble, or simply want to have a little more control over your money, this is the plan for you. Dave Ramsey uses simple, easy-to-understand, yet vivid language to communicate a powerful message.