How to Be a Smart Money Manager, Without Being a Wall Street Wizard: Without Being a Wall Street Wizard

I am a CPA; most people are not. Most folks have financial situations that are out of control. This book should be mandatory reading in the high schools and colleges in the US. Every family should read this book. It is simply and beautifully laid out. Mr. Pope explains difficult financial topics simply, which is a real skill. It is a holistic overview of what you need to know to control your finances and understand the financial world. I strongly recommend it.

I found this book to be clear and concise. The author explains many basics of finance that I thought only the experts knew. The author lays out the simplest way to do a budget I have ever seen. He calls it the Money Allocation Plan or "MAP". The MAP is basically your monthly budget. Each month you start a new MAP. It trully is a must for every family.