Suzie Orman offers financial advice for individuals based on personal accountability and sound money management. I support her approach and consider her advice indispensible to the average family rating her guidance very high.
The essence of her advice is found within the pages of this book in two outstanding quotes:
"Focus on what you can control" & "Always choose to do what's right, not what's easy"
Orman's books categorically will benefit the individual seeking financial direction; however, I rate this book dispassionately as there is little new content that is not already found among all her prior books (as well as website and talk show). If you are new to Suzie Orman, this book will offer value to you; if you are familiar with her guidance and in search of something new, you will be dissatisfied.
Orman discusses events over the last few decades that influenced the current economic turmoil. Her outline of events is enlightening, yet where was Orman two years ago warning us all of these dangers? Orman only came to the realization of these factors like most of us, in hindsight, softening the significance of her wisdom on the issue.
Orman spends a great deal of the book discussing credit cards, mortgages, and retirement planning. Intended to be a plan for 2009, Orman only offers brief comments regarding the lack of available credit in the marketplace to differentiate from all her prior advice. It is not obvious why an entire book was required to establish an awareness of diminishing available credit.
The structure of this book offers countless problem scenarios and answers them as if Orman is talking directly with you. This sort of Q&A approach enables anyone to focus in on their specific issues without the need of blasting through the entire book, with the added benefit of offering a versatile reference guide.
I find difficulty in giving Suzie Orman anything less than glowing reviews as her work and advice is an unquestionable benefit to society. Regrettably, I finished this book questioning its purpose, and contemplating if a full book was required considering the material presented. As a starter to Susie Orman, this book will be satisfactory; however, I highly recommend passing on this book and selecting one of her earlier works
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Very Little New Content
Suzie Orman offers financial advice for individuals based on personal accountability and sound money management. I support her approach and consider her advice indispensible to the average family rating her guidance very high.
The essence of her advice is found within the pages of this book in two outstanding quotes:
"Focus on what you can control" & "Always choose to do what's right, not what's easy"
Orman's books categorically will benefit the individual seeking financial direction; however, I rate this book dispassionately as there is little new content that is not already found among all her prior books (as well as website and talk show). If you are new to Suzie Orman, this book will offer value to you; if you are familiar with her guidance and in search of something new, you will be dissatisfied.
Orman discusses events over the last few decades that influenced the current economic turmoil. Her outline of events is enlightening, yet where was Orman two years ago warning us all of these dangers? Orman only came to the realization of these factors like most of us, in hindsight, softening the significance of her wisdom on the issue.
Orman spends a great deal of the book discussing credit cards, mortgages, and retirement planning. Intended to be a plan for 2009, Orman only offers brief comments regarding the lack of available credit in the marketplace to differentiate from all her prior advice. It is not obvious why an entire book was required to establish an awareness of diminishing available credit.
The structure of this book offers countless problem scenarios and answers them as if Orman is talking directly with you. This sort of Q&A approach enables anyone to focus in on their specific issues without the need of blasting through the entire book, with the added benefit of offering a versatile reference guide.
I find difficulty in giving Suzie Orman anything less than glowing reviews as her work and advice is an unquestionable benefit to society. Regrettably, I finished this book questioning its purpose, and contemplating if a full book was required considering the material presented. As a starter to Susie Orman, this book will be satisfactory; however, I highly recommend passing on this book and selecting one of her earlier works Xenocrates
January 18, 2009
"finished this book questioning its purpose" the purpose was to sell books and make money. suze orman is a self promoter and salesperson and gives advice inferior to what you would get if you went to a certified financial planner in your neighborhood.
I like her also and do watch her show regularly, yet I am getting irritated with her constant backpatting, self praise, and repeatedly hearing her discuss on air how rich she is. I looked over this book while waiting in line at the grocery store, then decided to pass on it and wait until it comes down in price. After reading your review, I am glad that I made that choice.
Yes and no. Yes to the fact that she is indeed a self promoter, no to the fact that the advice would be inferior to what you would get if you went to a certified financial planner in your neighborhood. Not all of those financial planners have your best interests at heart, which I believe she does. And some of those financial planners have done more harm than good.
if you go to a fee-only financial planner they have no gain to promote financial products as they do not work on a commission, that was the type of financial planner i was referring to.
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