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The Everything Guide to Personal Finance For Single Mothers: A Step-by-Step Plan for Achieving Financial Independence (The Everything Books) Kindle Edition

by Susan Reynolds (Author), Robert Bexton (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Are you a single mother who worries about your family's financial future? The Everything Guide to Personal Finance for Single Mothers has the savvy financial advice you really need. Packed with helpful tips and sound financial practices, this practical yet inspirational guide leads you on a step-by-step journey to financial independence and security. This guide features tools to help you: Assess current financial health; Set goals near and far; Narrow the wage gap; and conquer debt. From how to get out of debt, establish good credit, and qualify for a mortgage to opening a college fund, planning for retirement, and even starting your own business, The Everything Guide to Personal Finance for Single Mothers is the financial advisor you need to secure your future-and that of your children. Susan Reynolds is a journalist, author, businesswoman, and single mother who handles her own financial affairs, including managing her retirement fund. Robert A. Bexton, CFA, has been an investment analyst since 1999. Currently, he manages $70 million of clients' assets for Moirai Capital Management. He holds the prestigious Chartered Financial Analyst designation and earned a B.A. in Economics from UC Berkeley.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B001OLRLWE
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Everything; Illustrated edition (April 12, 2007)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 12, 2007
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1186 KB
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 504 pages
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  1. Susan Reynolds

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    Susan Reynolds has authored, co-authored, or edited 45+ nonfiction and fiction books. Her most recent work is "Fire Up Your Writing Brain: How to Use Proven Neuroscience to Become a More Creative, Productive, and Successful Writer." She also co-authored "Train Your Brain to Get Happy," "Train Your Brain to Get Rich," and "Meditation for Moms." She also authored "Everything Enneagram," and was the creator and editor of Adams Media's My Hero series ( Teacher, Mom, Dad, Dog), and "Woodstock Revisited, 50 far out, groovy, peace-inducing, flashback-inducing stories from those who were there." Ms. Reynolds blogs on Psychologytoday.com. She is currently writing a novel that takes place in Paris.

    To cultivate creative fulfillment, Ms. Reynolds uprooted her life and lived a year in Paris, reinventing herself. Upon return, she founded a literary consulting firm based in Boston, through which she edits and coaches other writers in pursuit of happiness through publishing.

    Susan Reynolds began her career at Fairchild Publications in NYC, Boston, and Los Angeles.

    Books Authored or Edited by Susan Reynolds include:

    Fire Up Your Writing Brain (October, 2015 release)

    Train Your Brain to Get Happy (2011)

    Train Your Brain to Get Rich (2011)

    Meditation for Moms (2012)

    Healthiest You Ever (2011)

    Woodstock Revisited (2009)

    Everything Enneagram (2007)

    Everything Personal Finance for Single Mothers (2006)

    One-Income Household (2009)

    250 Personal Finance Questions for Single Mothers (2009)

    My Teacher is My Hero (2008)

    My Mom Is My Hero (2009)

    My Dad Is My Hero (2009)

    My Dog Is My Hero (2010)

    Change Your Shoes, Change Your Life (2005)

    Mr. Cheap's Guide to Wine (2006) - Edited

    The Portable Italian Mother (2009)

    365 Ways to Boost Your Brainpower (2008) - Edited

    365 Ways to Boost Your Metabolism (2009) - Edited

    Monster Boss (2008) - Edited

    The Only Writing Service: Grant Writing (2009) - Edited

    Today I Made a Difference (2009) - Edited

    Yes We Can: 365 Ways to Make America a Better Place - Collaborator

    Size Sexy (2009) - Book Doctored

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Florida Plumber
5.0 out of 5 stars A must have
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2018
I bought this book several years ago & I still have it. This book was more informative than any other single mom's financial books & I've read at least 6 including this one.
Not only was it more informative but it also includes other topics I would have never thought to read if it wasn't in this book.
I really love all the topics in this book & I started to branch out into these categories since I purchased the book in 2007.
My current husband & I are both money cautious so he enjoyed the topics when I read it the 2nd time with him.
Other reviewers mentioned that none of this is new information but the author gives more insight to the topics that got me to invest without the fear.
I loved the chapter on credit, knowing what is a bargain, knowing when to invest & starting your own business.
Great book for another but especially single mothers.
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Robyn Hood
5.0 out of 5 stars Really Helpful Book
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2009
I have several personal finance books that I've purchased throughout the years. However, none of them provided me with as much knowledge as this one did. This is an easy to read, easy to understand book that covers the basic money principles everyone should know. I have recommended it to several of my friends - even those who aren't single moms! This book isn't for the savvy, financial investor. It's for those just starting out on the road to financial independence.
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B. Denofio
3.0 out of 5 stars BASIC INFORMATION
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2013
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This would be helpful for anyone who is just figuring out their finances. It did make me feel good to know that I'm not as bad off financially as some people. ha ha ha.
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Kim
4.0 out of 5 stars Very practical suggestions
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2013
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The author, a former single mom, gives some practical suggestions about improving the single mom's circumstances. The most valuable part of the book (for me, a mom with a stable income) is the section where the authors explain practical ways to think about retirement and possible ways to invest your money. They explain various CDs, IRAs, bonds, funds, insurance, etc. The explanations are basic and good for women who have a steady job, stable life, and now have to think about the future.

There are sections about getting out of debt, saving, health/life insurance, and starting your own business. Some of it is common sense but all suggestions make sense. Now, the hard part is doing it!!

It's a very practical book in a no nonsense, neutral tone.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Nothing new (at all)
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2016
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I bought this for a penny, and I'm still giving it just two stars. Every other personal finance book I own or have gotten from my library has been more practical and more interesting to read. Maybe I've just read too many of these books and have personal finance book fatigue--there is a LOT of repetition from book to book on this topic!

That said, if I were in a situation of dealing with child support, I might get something out of that section. I imagine it's quite difficult to find specific advice about that topic, so hopefully some folks will find that section useful.
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Mari
3.0 out of 5 stars common sense
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2014
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easy to read and understand but the majority of the suggestions in this book are nothing new. i would suggest borrowing this book before buying it.
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Ar365
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2014
VerY Informative.
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S. Tang
3.0 out of 5 stars General overview, but not comprehensive enough
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2005
I was looking for a second perspective on personal finance books to make a comparison with "Personal Finance for Dummies 4th Edition."

While the writing style is acceptable and the author seems knowledgeable, I don't feel there is enough content compared the the Dummies book.

The big thing I liked about this book is that it spends a chapter section about the present/future value of money and how money compounds in an interest-bearing account. The author shows a basic equation, but also provides some quick lookup tables to save time on calculations. This section does give a sense of how money can grow. Most other personal finance books don't even discuss the math or give examples, and I think everybody should understand the basic math behind this concept, as it applies to anything that gains interest (your investments, bank accounts, etc.) or charges interest (your credit card, mortgage, etc.)

The other thing that was good were the worksheet examples to allow you to tabulate your expenses and do a net worth analysis (list your assets and liabilities).

But for many other topics in the book, it gives too general description of the topics, and it does not offer too many examples or anecdotes to help reinforce the concepts. The Personal Finance for Dummies book does try to use examples or anecdotes to try to press the importance of the topic to the reader a little better.

I would not bother with this book. It is "ok" and cheap, but the content needs more substance.
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