Conscious Finance: Uncover Your Hidden Money Beliefs and Transform the Role of Money in Your Life

This wasn't a book I could only read one time because the information came back time and time again settling into practical situations in the budgeted month. I then needed to go back and highlight it for future reference (no offense to underlining). The number of people I have referred directly to this book in day to day conversations has been far more than any other book I have read. I have spent years perfecting my bookkeeping skills, but what does it matter if I lack the means to interpret my data and change the behaviors that led to all of the negatives on the balance sheet. This book teaches us that it is fundamental to break our habits and make money choices that bring us out of the negative patterns we find ourselves in. I am not a professional in the money world but I feel well qualified to now teach my children about money and what it really is... a product of consumerism. Money is never necessary for happiness but almost always the bearer of misery.

As a financial planner, I found Conscious Finance to be well-organized and clear in its concepts. Additionally, the personal stories shared by the authors help solidify the very important concepts discussed in this book. Kahler and Fox have done an exceptional job of communicating difficult, often fuzzy ideas in a clear, practical way.

This book offers a balanced approach to our relationship with money.The stories illustrate the topics discussed which makes the information real, applicable and personal. As a counselor, I haven't discussed specific money issues or beliefs with clients. This book has changed my approach to helping others. I have found that now when I discuss money beliefs with clients we end up addressing core life beliefs which in turn, help them make the life changes they desire. When people are equipped with accurate information, understand their thoughts and beliefs and are aware of their emotions, they are better able to make conscious and purposeful decisions in their lives.The "technical" or exterior information provided in the book is easy to read and understand.The book has helpful, practical and wise suggestions for budgeting, investing and long term planning. Read this book and you too can be transformed. Laura Longville Therapist and Life Coach Walking in Grace, Inc.

I've read an enormous number of books on personal finance over the years, and this is the best one by far. It takes the reader to the core beliefs that influence our decisions, and gives practical help on shifting from unhealthy money beliefs to healthy ones. It also shows the reader how money beliefs pervade most aspects of our lives, and gives lots of real-life stories to encourage and illustrate how to make good money decisions. There are exercises that will enable the reader to identify the root causes of bad decisions and learn how to address those issues. If you're looking for something that can help you make significant changes in the way you think about and deal with money, this is the book for you!

I could see myself and other members of my family and friends in the book as I read and within 2 minutes had gotten a pencil to underline passages. This is a new and innovative approach to why we handle money in the way we do. I think this will help us spend more wisely in the future