The Money Club: The Park Avenue Women's Guide to Personal Finance (Hardcover)

by Marilyn Crockett (Author), Diane Terman Felenstein (Author), Dale Burg (Contributor) "From 1985 to 1995, the all-female investment clubs in America-about 41 percent of the total number of clubs-outperformed the all-male clubs (13 percent) by three..." (more)
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When pecuniary professional Marilyn Crockett and public relations specialist Diane Terman Felenstein realized just how many women suffer financial destruction through widowhood, divorce, sudden illness, and job displacement, they formed an "investment club" with female friends to foster fiscal independence for all. The so-called Money Club proved successful and the pair has now committed its expertise to paper. The Money Club: How We Taught Ourselves the Secret to a Secure Financial Future--and How You Can, Too is packed with their money management tips, along with personal stories from club members that illustrate why such information may prove crucial.

From Library Journal
In many American households, matters pertaining to financial planning are assumed by the husband. Though this role may seem benign on the surface, many widows are left unprepared and financially strapped following the death of their spouse. Crockett, an expert on retirement planning, and Terman Felenstein, president of her own public relations firm, both understand the need for women to take a proactive role in their financial future. In a work that is part motivational and part educational, they explain thoroughly the fundamentals of investing. They provide a solid foundation for those interested in learning the principles of financial planning while sprinkling interesting anecdotes throughout the text. Since it is targeted for the novice, their work will probably not appeal to informed readers but will be of particular interest to women looking for a catalyst to begin learning about money and investing.?Dennis Krieb, St. Louis Univ. Health Science Ctr. Lib.
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Product Details

• Hardcover: 320 pages
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster (February 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0684837196
• ISBN-13: 978-0684837192
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,536,751 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, for men and women, September 7, 2000

By	Mark N. Blackwell "Eclectic library" (Florida) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is an excellent book. Sure, every woman should read it, but it is a great fundamental financial planning resource for men, too. If you are looking for a way to get started, start here. You will learn the basics of investments, insurance, estate planning, etc. And the book gradually progresses to more complex concepts.

5 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT HAND BOOK FOR EVERY WOMAN FROM PARK AVE TO PEORIA, October 18, 1997

By A Customer

EVERY WOMAN NEEDS TO READ ANDEXPERIENCE WHAT EVEN THE MOST SOPHISTICATED WOMEN IGNORED...THEIR FINANCIAL HEALTH. 9 OUT OF 10 WOMEN WILL AT ONE TIME BE ALONE IN THEIR LIVES...6 OF 8 WOMEN WHOSE HUSBAND DIES NOW WILL SUFFER SEVERE FINANCIAL DISTRESS...THIS IS YOUR WAKE UP CALL...IT HAPPENED TO ME---AND THIS BOOK IS FILLED WITH HORROR STORIES OF WHAT OTHER WOMEN JUST LIKE YOU HAVE IGNORED FOR SO LONG. I HOPE YOU WILL ENJOY IT