Everywoman's Guide: Less Debt, More Cash

When I sat down with this book, I thought that I would read the first couple of pages for the night. However, this book hit so many personal aspects of my life that I was into four chapters before I put the book down.Not only does it illustrate what women are faced with in this day and age, but it shows that each one of us are different and yet, we are all trying to accomplish one goal. This book is making me come to terms with money management issues that I have been ignoring for some time. But, it also lets me know that I am not alone. I like the step by step approach that the author has taken to help us look at ourselves and to help us set realistic goals for ourselves.This book is a must for all women, whether you are trying to make it on your own or you are trying to get out of the shadows of your spouse. You are not alone. Read it and enjoy some truly remarkable ideas for a better tomorrow.

When I first bought this book, I expected yet another book on maximizing your wealth, to the exclusion of any other consideration. But I was intrigued by the book's claims that it was written specifically for women, so I bought it.This book understands that many of my goals and values are qualitative and are not specifically tied to my net asset value. But it also realizes that income and wealth can directly affect my ability to do the things I do find important, whether it is allowing me to contribute to my favorite charity, taking that much needed trip to Paris every other year or making sure I have the flexibility a few years from now to choose a different career.I liked the practical step by step approach, the fact that it addressed all aspects of wealth management from judicious use of debt to saving and investing to understanding your spending to maximizing your employment income and opportunities. As someone no longer in her twenties, I also appreciated that for once their was a book with a practical guide to getting started that was geared toward starting at any age.Much like the periodic reviews it advocates, I am going to put this book on my calendar and return to it once a year to make sure my life goals and my financial goals are still aligned.I highly recommend this for women of any age who want to gain a healthy perspective on money and wealth.