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If you will live like no one else, later you can live like no one else.

Build up your money muscles with America’s favorite finance coach.

Okay, folks, do you want to turn those fat and flabby expenses into a well-toned budget? Do you want to transform your sad and skinny little bank account into a bulked-up cash machine? Then get with the program, people. There’s one sure way to whip your finances into shape, and that’s with The Total Money Makeover: Classic Edition.

By now, you’ve heard all the nutty get-rich-quick schemes, the fiscal diet fads that leave you with a lot of kooky ideas but not a penny in your pocket. Hey, if you’re tired of the lies and sick of the false promises, take a look at this—it’s the simplest, most straightforward game plan for completely making over your money habits. And it’s based on results, not pie-in-the-sky fantasies. With The Total Money Makeover: Classic Edition, you’ll be able to:

Design a sure-fire plan for paying off all debt—meaning cars, houses, everything
Recognize the 10 most dangerous money myths (these will kill you)
Secure a big, fat nest egg for emergencies and retirement!

Includes new, expanded “Dave Rants” sidebars tackle marriage conflict, college debt, and more. All-new forms and back-of-the-book resources to make Total Money Makeover a reality.

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Radio talk-show host and bestselling author Ramsey (Financial Peace) is less a financial analyst and more of a preacher, which explains both his popularity and the appeal of this book, which just might gain a wide audience. The bedrock of his system is simple: work hard, pay what you owe and stay out of debt. His main commandment is "Pay cash." He first exhorts the reader to take "baby steps," which are designed to build on each other: first, save $1,000 as an emergency fund; then, pay off all debts from smallest to largest; save a larger three-to-six-month emergency fund; finally, start to save for college and pay off your home mortgage. Ramsey understands the difficulty in putting these steps into action, and therefore packs his book with personal testimonials from everyday people who have used his system and have become debt free, with obvious struggles. The key is what Ramsey calls "Gazelle intensity," which is to live a financial life the way a gazelle saves itself from an attacking cheetah-"outmaneuver the enemy and run for your life." While Ramsey provides some helpful charts and graphs so readers can keep track of their efforts to follow his steps, the strength of this book is that it is a straightforward motivational tool. He provides the brutally direct truth about the hard work it takes to become free of debt, and his directness is a great part of the book's charm.
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"Winning at money is 80 percent behavior and 20 percent head knowledge." So states Ramsey, author and radio show host, offering a comprehensive plan to get out of debt and achieve financial fitness. Our current financial position represents the sum total of the decisions we've made to this point, he tells us, and we must take personal responsibility for our financial problems. His seven-step plan includes paying off all debts except the home mortgage at an accelerated speed, creating a financial safety net that covers three to six months' expenses, investing 15 percent of income in a retirement fund, and saving for children's college expenses. He effectively shows how regular people can rid themselves of debt and grow their wealth using current income. While many of Ramsey's concepts are not new, his simple approach and client testimonials will resonate with a broad range of library patrons. This is important information in a society buried in debt, with unprecedented numbers of people facing bankruptcy. Mary Whaley
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Hardcover: 272 pages
Publisher: Thomas Nelson; 1 edition (September 17, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1595555277
ISBN-13: 978-1595555274
Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 1 x 9.5 inches
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Average Customer Review: 4,796 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #129 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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ByMichael Gateson August 20, 2014

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I have read dozens of finance books and this is one of the best. I would put it up there with Automatic Millionaire, Rich Dad Poor Dad, and Pirates of Financial Freedom. It isn't perfect though which I will talk about later.

Who is this book for? Everyone can benefit from it, but it is great for married couples and those in their late 20s, 30s, and early 40s. Young adults could benefit tremendously from it, but I'm worried it might not be exciting or fun enough to hold their attention. It's not really meant for retirees.

--- The Good ---

* He says financial freedom is 80% behavior and 20% knowledge which is so important, and he emphasizes this by pointing out there are a lot of broke finance professors.

* There are many real-life success stories of real people which shows his method works, and they also provide inspiration.

* He lays out his seven Baby Steps and makes them simple to understand. He points out that living right financially is not complicated. It may be difficult, but it's not complicated.

* I really liked the quote, "If you worked for a company called YOU Inc. and you managed money at YOU Inc. the way you manage your own money now, would you fire you?"

* The book includes helpful budget forms and worksheet in the back of the book.

* He isn't all gloom and doom. He wants you to have fun and even approves of buying a $30,000 watch, but only after you reach step seven and can afford it.

--- The Not-So-Good ---

* He doesn't go into a lot of detail on how to increase your income. Dave Ramsey is rich because he is a business owner who can make money from his radio show, books, seminars, programs, etc. It would have been great to get his advice on that, but he probably didn't want to overwhelm the reader with too many topics.

* I feel his previous bad experience with debt (he was over-leveraged with his real estate investments) has made him overly zealous on not having any debt. College loans can be very appropriate for some people, business loans can be great in the right situation, and his statement that you should put money toward paying down debt rather than getting the company 401(k) match seemed too extreme to me.

* The book wasn't super entertaining. I found a few parts to be a little dry and repetitive. While it certainly wasn't boring, I wish more money management books would be like the new personal finance adventure novel, but I guess that isn't this book's purpose. Still, there were a couple parts that made me chuckle and he did have some interesting stories.

* He stressed putting 100% of your investments in stock-related mutual funds. First, I feel ETFs are probably better than mutual funds because they are cheaper and won't underperform the market. Second, recommending a 100% stock portfolio to everyone regardless of age, financial goals, or risk tolerance seems risky to me. Plus you wouldn't experience the diversification benefit of owning non-correlated asset classes.

* He doesn't talk about the benefits of setting S.M.A.R.T. goals or having an accountability partner, which have been shown to greatly help people achieve all kinds of dreams.

--- Conclusion ---

Overall it is a very good book with a lot of good advice and inspirational case studies. You certainly won't regret reading it.

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You Won't Go Wrong

ByEdward J. BartonVINE VOICEon September 16, 2017

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While Dave has a lot of motivation, there's less detail than I would like to see. The appendix with the forms are useful enough, and the simplicity of the "Baby Steps" make it pretty straightforward. Like anything, you actually have to do it to get results - and you won't go wrong with Ramsey. Might not be the most sophisticated - but that's a good answer in this area.

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Great gift item

ByJ. DonaldsonTOP 1000 REVIEWERVINE VOICEon September 12, 2017

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I've coordinated two of Dave's FPU classes. I was curious about this Total Money Makeover book which I'd never read. This could easily become a gift item from me. I may buy several to hand out to special people in my life.

The book covers the whole baby step process but contains lots of additional useful and encouraging information.

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Life Changing Book!

ByWillison April 18, 2017

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Good book. Life changing! In 4 months, I paid off my car loan, all credit cards and doctor bills!!! About $6,000 total. I increased my credit score to a 747. Started at a 660.

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life Changer Game Changer

ByAuthor Nicole Tayloron September 16, 2017

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This book was a literal Godsend. Soon after I decided I needed help with my finances this book popped up in front me. And it changed my view on a number of issues related to money. I'll definitely be undertaking the Total money makeover. thanks Dave!

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Smart Guy! I Wish I Bought this Sooner. I Got Mine Here: http://amzn.to/2f5RtNx

Byboeing757on September 13, 2017

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Great Book. Sound advice I Got Mine Here: http://amzn.to/2f5RtNx

If you like his advice. Also check out Automatic Millionaire: http://amzn.to/2eWhL18

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Financial Wake-Up Call

Byabueday2on March 10, 2013

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This is a book about gaining control of your finances at ANY AGE. It gives you a series of what Dave calls baby steps to help you get back on track with controlling your money and not having it control you. Anyone with a debt (i.e. house, credit card, car payment, student loan) who wants to be debt free but isn't sure where to start can benefit from reading this book.
It's not a magic book. It does not tell you what stock is going to gain you a fortune. It will not make your debt disappear in a week. What it will do is give you guidance and realistic goals for getting YOURSELF out of a bad situation. It sheds light on all of the money myths we have been sold over the years. It will cause you to rethink using that credit card to pay for your gas because you might need the twenty in your pocket for something later.
The baby steps are easy to understand and it is clear the work will be hard. We knew before reading this book that we were looking for a way to gain control of our finances. We knew it would take a long time to undo the damage we had created with our credit cards. We needed someone to tell us where to start and that is what this book did for us.
I gave this book a five star rating because it is easy to read. It will fire you up and motivate you. It also clearly states throughout the book that YOU are the one who can make a difference in your financial life and that if you follow the baby steps you will be able to do this in a positive way. I also love that you can start your total money makeover at any age (sooner the better), with any amount of debt, and see the light at the end of the tunnel even if it is a really long tunnel.

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Changed how I look at my income and expenses.

ByCraigon March 26, 2017

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This book puts common sense in perspective. It doesn't sweet talk the reader but says it how it is and has helped me get out of debt and on to the right path money wise. Totally worth reading and implementing.

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