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~ (Author) "Whether you are one of those sisters who owe more than they own, or you are scuffling to make ends meet on a solid income..." (more)
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Using a variety of self-help techniques, journalist and "financial recovery specialist" Bridgforth has designed a "holistic" program for people who find personal finance stressful. While explicitly addressed to black women, this book would be useful to anyone comfortable with feel-good, recovery program lingo and practices, although those looking for detailed explanations of how stocks and mutual funds work should look elsewhere. Bridgforth advises meditating and repeating inspirational "affirmations" for those who find the idea of designing a spending plan daunting; lighting an aromatherapy candle on an "altar of abundance" may also help. Feeling good, she maintains, is essential to the success of any plan, while low self-esteem, which Bridgforth feels is a particular problem for black women, can result in ruinous, compensatory spending. She recommends careful recording of expenditures to help people get back in touch with the realities of their finances. Beyond debt management, Bridgforth urges readers to "fund" their dreams by constantly visualizing goals, wrapping up her program with a reminder to readers to tap into the spiritual energy of deity worship. While Bridgforth's basic position, that financial stress can be relieved with a better attitude and better record-keeping, may offend readers with a more political perspective on wealth and poverty in America, her consoling advice on how to stay calm and cope, which is attractively packaged for its target market, isn't likely to do much harm. (Jan. )
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.


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If you’re tired of feeling powerless over your finances and are ready to start funding your dreams, then come on girl–it’s time to get your money straight! Author and financial expert Glinda Bridgforth knows that healthy money management is rarely just about dollars–it’s about getting to the root of why we spend what we do and recognizing the emotional and cultural issues that play out in our unhealthy financial habits. Girl, Get Your Money Straight! presents her seven-step program for holistic financial healing–an upbeat, empowering road map that you can use to identify your heart’s desires, break away from negative spending patterns, pay off outstanding debts, develop a spending plan, conquer the checkbook blues, and create new wealth. Filled with Bridgforth’s warmhearted wisdom and advice, and complete with worksheets exercises, affirmations, and inspiring stories of African American women who have found financial peace of mind, Girl, Get Your Money Straight! is a fresh, fun, and eminently practical guide to healing your bank account and building a life that you love.

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  • Paperback: 272 pages
  • Publisher: Harlem Moon (January 8, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0767904885
  • ISBN-13: 978-0767904889
  • Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #249,994 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Decide to do it, then do it!, June 23, 2004
A holistic and straightforward approach to managing your money, Girl, Get Your Money Straight!, is written in plain English and simple enough for even beginners to comprehend. There are no complicated terms or intimidating jargon, which require a financial planner to interpret, thus easing the reader's way to fall in step towards change. Making amendments to your financial future starts with seven simple, precise steps, you can take now. As stressed in this book, there are no preliminary steps other than to determine in your mind that you want to make a change. Specifically written in a vernacular that would appeal to the African-American woman, Glinda Bridgforth gets down to the nitty gritty when talking about finances. Not a subject easily broached in the Black community it would seem, finance is something that we must get under control in order to prosper. From years of counseling people, Girl, Get You Money Straight contains many scenarios in which readers can relate. Though written several years ago, the information is still pertinent and viable. The scenarios examine the root cause of the behavior and works on changing the root to yield a more prosperous bloom. One example would be the misguided concept of "keeping up with the Jones'" and what a tremendous financial burden that creates on the family when appearances overshadow necessity.
Written several years ago, the information in this book is still pertinent and viable. If you have decided to change your financial life, this book is necessary to help you along your journey. With strength from above and a purposeful goal in mind, you can overcome the bonds of financial dependence and free yourself by starting now.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book on how to truly manage your money!, January 24, 2001
By Kanika Wade (Columbia, SC USA) - See all my reviews
I have read many financial books on how to manage money but Ms. Bridgsforth does a superb job in 'Girl Get your money straight' on how to truly get your finances together. The steps that she provides in this book are clear, comprehensive, and concise and can easily be applied into your personal life with success over a period of time. These holistic ideas and concepts along with her own testimonial and those of several clients (who are mentioned in the text along with her) who have applied these elements and have been debt free are truly inspirational and this book has been so helpful in my quest to get my money straight. This is one book that I would recommend to all especially young and old sisters who are looking to get their money straight. Thank you Ms. Bridgsforth for bringing this book to the community.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Money Made Simple, January 24, 2003
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i love the approach that bridgforth takes here. this is the best book about money that i've ever read. i've been attempting to "straighten" my money for a long time by buying books to educate myself. this is, however, the only book that does not lose me in the middle. it addresses issues that other 'money' books dont address like bad credit, not being able to get a bank account, and the like. all of these issues dont apply to all african american women, but i appreciated that she did take the time to take it into consideration. it shapes the reader's mind in such a way that she truly believes that getting her financial situation together is not impossible. i have recommended this book to all of my girlfriends. even if you have a hard time reading books that arent novels, i can assure that you will enjoy this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this Book!
I love this book! I recommend it to all of my girlfriends. This book is a holistic approach to money management. Read more
Published 6 months ago by S. Weems

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent exercises for discovering your money downfalls
Although this book is written for African American women, I was able to relate much of their background to my own family's history. Read more
Published 16 months ago by M. Bellamy

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After reading the first few chapter I could relate to how my poor spending habits were inherited from my family. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!
I love this book because Glinda's writing style and information make me feel so comfortable. I feel as if I'm sitting at the kitchen table sharing with a knowledgeable... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Color Me Joy

3.0 out of 5 stars Very Basic and a Dissapointment
Nothing in here you couldn't have figured out yourself. I could have SAVED the money I spent purchasing this book.
Published on August 7, 2007 by Charlene A. Carnell

5.0 out of 5 stars She cares!!!
This book prompted me to really think about the emotional aspects behind my debt and money problems. Relating her own story really helped. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME BOOK
This book was amazing. It not only helped me get my money straight, but it helped me get my life straight. Read more
Published on May 21, 2007 by J. Harris

1.0 out of 5 stars TOTALLY WRONG FOR BLACK WOMEN
I tried to stay focused on this book. I even read every single page to make sure that I didnt miss anything. This book was absolutely HORRIBLE. Read more
Published on April 16, 2007 by F. Dixon

5.0 out of 5 stars Be prepared to look within yourself!
This is the book to help you understand why you spend the way you do. Why you zero out your balances just to run them up again. Read more
Published on April 1, 2007 by E. Tatum

4.0 out of 5 stars Girl, Get Your Money Straight: A Sister's Guide to Healing Your Bank Account and Funding Your Dreams in 7 Simple Steps
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