Recommended Reading: Personal Finance
Following is a list of books recommended by American Financial Solutions’ certified credit counselors on personal finance. Use the select list below to choose the subject that you are interested in and click the book title to get more information or to purchase from Amazon.com. To save money, consider buying a used book instead of new.
Get a Financial Life: Personal Finance in Your Twenties and Thirties
By Beth Kobliner
If you're like most people, you want to get your
financial life in order but don't know where to begin.
Since its first publication in 1996, Get a Financial
Life has helped thousands of people get out of debt,
start saving, and begin investing. You will also find
classic, easy-to-understand advice on money basics
everything from 401(k)s to car leases, from credit
reports to life insurance, from buying the right
mutual funds to buying a home of your own. Whether you
earn $20,000 or $200,000, Get a Financial Life will
help you navigate the new world of personal finance.
Complete Financial Guide for Young Couples: A Lifetime Approach to Spending, Saving and Investing
By Larry Burkett
Larry Burkett's advice cannot be highly stated enough.
He explores many topics, such as being able to buy a
car or house; as well as is it wrong to borrow large
amounts of cash. He also explores credit cards and
life insurance, as well as the standards, such as
budgets, teaching your children about financial
principles, and seeing ahead towards economic trends
and dangers.
Bill Busters: How to Pay All Your Bills and Still Achieve Your Dreams
By James D. Barretto
In Bill Busters: How to Pay All Your Bills and Still
Achieve Your Dreams, you'll learn a proven, easy to
use system to get the most out of your current income.
By spending just fifteen minutes per week, you will be
able to (1) Find the money you need to pay off last
month's charge card bill; (2) Sleep easy in the
security of knowing that you can pay your bills even
the unexpected ones every month; (3) Get out of the
cycle of living paycheck to paycheck and somehow
falling deeper into debt every month; (4) Finally save
(yes save!) some money each and every month no matter
what.
Credit After Bankruptcy: A Step-By-Step Action Plan to Quick and Lasting Recovery after Personal Bankruptcy
By Stephen Snyder
Not only is this book full of invaluable information on how to regain credit after bankruptcy, it discusses in detail how to obtain the "right" kind of credit and pinpoints specific pitfalls and mistakes to avoid. In today's world credit dominates and a good credit rating is essential, it is comforting to find a resource that speaks to the average person. The book is clear and straightforward.
The Complete Cheapskate: How to Get Out of Debt, Stay Out and Break free from Money Worries Forever
By Mary Hunt
Mary Hunt's back with more of her warm humor and practical advice about how to save money and still have fun! After racking up more than $100,000 in credit card debt, Mary had to drastically change her spending habits. Using a systematic approach to budgeting, saving, and spending, she turned her financial life around. Now she invites readers to learn from her mistakes. By using Mary's proven tips on saving, cutting costs, avoiding impulse buys, and other techniques, anyone can travel with confidence down the road to financial security.
BudgetYes!: 21st Century Solutions for Taking Control of Your Money Now!
By John L. Macko, Jane E. Chidester, Diane C. Auckland, CPA, James A. Brickweg CPAs
The concepts introduced in BudgetYes! can be used by anyone from student to executive to retiree. It shows how you can take control of your money, rather than a budget controlling you.
The Truth about Money
By Ric Edelman
What is financial planning and why do you need it? How
can you get out of debt? What are annuities or index
funds? Do you really need all that insurance? How do
you choose a financial adviser? Answering all of these
questions and more The Truth About Money is back and
better than ever.
Divorce and Money: How to Make the Best Financial Decisions During Divorce
By Violet Woodhouse, M. C. Blakeman, Victoria by F. Collins, Dale Fetherling
Couples going through divorce have to contend with countless financial decisions. Should they sell the house? What happens to retirement benefits? How will they handle their taxes? Who gets the dog? Divorce and Money guides them through this complicated, often sticky process.
The Richest Man in Babylon
By George S. Clason
Beloved by millions, this bestselling book reveals the success secrets of the ancients and has been hailed as the greatest inspirational work on the subject of thrift, financial planning, and personal wealth.
Invest in Yourself: Six Secrets to a Rich Life
By Marc Eisenson, Gerri Detweiler, Nancy Castleman
Simplification is one of the major trends in this country. People are looking for ways to successfully balance their personal finances, work, and family life. Invest in Yourself addresses these concerns and provides the perfect mix of down-to-earth philosophy, financial strategies, and money saving tips all designed to lead to a happier and more productive life. While other personal finance books tend to focus on living frugally, this book explains ways to lead a richer life by only spending money on what's important.
The Family Financial Workbook: A Practical Guide to Budgeting
By Larry Burkett
It doesn't matter if you think you make a lot of money or hardly any - a budget is crucial. This book helps you to create and follow your budget.
