Excellent advice and very well laid out
936905
With family time constraints I really didn't have time to commit to a long book.  But this book, by a Family Circle columnist, is different from the others.  It can be read at your own pace and you can turn to the chapters you need when you need them.  Each chapter lays out clear steps to follow and is not dependent on having read or used information elsehwere in the book.
First, I wanted to pay off my Christmas shopping bills fast.  In less than 20 minutes I had read and was able to apply the unique money-saving advice to see which bills to pay off first and how to avoid being hit with what Nancy calls costly gotchas.
Next, I was trying to figure out how to save enough money to send my kids to a good college and also make the most of the 401(k)s that my husband and I have available to us.  Again, we just turned to the pertinent chapters.  There were the questions to ask and the steps to follow.
Finally, we were making some changes to our house so we found the advice on choosing a remodeler and paying for the project most helpful.  I really did not know the difference between a home equity loan vs. a home equity line before I read this book but the difference meant a savings of over $3,800 to us.
This is the first book that I have found to be both easy to read and follow. It does contain Simple Money Solutions.  I would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone.  I even gave copies to several of my friends who were making New Year's resolutions to take charge of their finances.  This book is truly a gift that keeps giving.
1898271
I worried that a title with the word simple might only give simplistic advice.  Boy was I wrong.
This book is loaded with detailed advice but it's presented in a way that is very simple to follow.
The investment advice, credit card and debit card warnings and living trust advice alone will more than pay for this fine, fine book.
I've ordered extra copies for my college aged kids and older children.  I may not have known what to tell them about money but fortunately Nancy Lloyd has cornered the market on great financial advice.  It would be a pity not to share this terrific book with the ones you love.
4485508
Well worth the effort in reading this. Excellent advice with little to no "fluff" in the book. Concise, to the point and useful in many ways.
4743284
Finally a book that is to the point and has great advice as well
4443649
This book gave me valuable advice on how to reduce my debt. Chatzky helped me get a grasp on how damaging my excess debt really is and she gave me lots of tips for improvement.  Surprisingly, most of them were very easy and would not cause much hardship.  I especially like her easy, friendly writing style.  I found this book to be extremely useful and have implemented some of her ideas already.  This would be a perfect present for any high school/college aged kid starting to manage their finances.
814669
This was an extremely well-written book that I felt got straight to the point and offered some truly realistic options for adding to your income. Some of the opportunities mentioned I had heard of, some I had not. What I really appreciated was the author's suggestions for making each possible income stream work. He doesn't simply list some things you can do and leave you hanging. He explains everything in detail and gives you a good blueprint for success with each path you might take.
521482
A very well researched and organized book with lots of real world experience leading to some good advice
1315432
A very well-written and incredibly useful book!
3776840
This is the third book from this author I have read. True to his style he delivers extremely good advice in a very thorough and strategic manner. One of the best things about his writing is, it's fun to read, and you can simply get the quick tips or really get into it and learn the how and whys.

As I always point out, I'm happily married for over 13 years, but the tips are great for everyday life, and especially good for some business situations, not just hooking up, although it is geared towards that aspect.

The author Strategic Lothario does touch on some of the topics covered in his other books, but  this one has so much more detail on the actual rejection aspect. At first I felt it was going to be redundant. I was very surprised to find it was perfectly executed.

The content and information is laid out as you would expect, with detailed recommendations on everything from behavior, to dress and style depending on the situation and your body type. I'm never disappointed by the great personal stories for real world examples. They are woven in so it doesn't just read like a self help get (insert desire here) quick manual.

Over all this is geared towards men, but I'm sure women will read it and most probably should to get insight to what both sides really go through. It's useful for any age range, and he has it broken down nicely what to do and how to act for what your goals are. Most who read this will probably learn a thing or two.
2476689
Some really good advice without a lot of unnecessary fluff. And it all makes perfect sense. I'm very glad I found this book!
3831736
Very easy to read and very helpful, good book
2878874
Well organized and excellent advice. Also addresses legal issues.
1456986
I thought this book was very good! It wasn't long winded and technical. It was very easy to understand and really lays out all the steps you should be taking to plan out your retirement. It brings to light issues that I hadn't even considered before. It lays out what I thought to be a solid plan for income and not having to worry about running out of money. A lot on protection and a style of investing I hadn't heard before, which makes complete sense to me. Laid out  really step by step. All in all, I learned quite a bit about the process. I also bought the workbook by this author and I completely finished my outline in less than two hours. Good book, highly recommend.
2177956
One of the biggest frustrations in my life is dealing with health issues that are combined with anything that has to do with finance.  The frustration and incredible confusion mostly leads to me putting things off for another day without anything getting done.

This book came along at just the right time for me.  I moved in with a girl that needed help in getting social security benefits for her son.  This book is highly informative, extremely useful, and actionable.  The lessons that I learned from reading this book are going to save us a ton of time and money in the long run.

This book is well-written, well-researched, and a comprehensive collection of invaluable information.  The author gains credibility through telling us of life experiences.  These experiences - mixed with compassion from the author - results in an incredible learning experience for anybody that is going through this unfortunate situation.
4596965
I read this book, not because I was concerned about being sued, but because I was looking for pointers to become a better manager, and it worked well on both counts. I liked this book much more than those written by executives describing their personal successes, because this book proposed a variety of scenarios from many angles. I could relate to many of the "deadly sins", was anxious to read the author's proposed solutions and wasn't disappointed with what I read. The book is very readable, very practical in its advice and isn't long-winded. The layout of each chapter is optimal as a "self-help" type of book to encourage follow through. I've already benefited from implementing a number of the author's ideas, and am anxious to re-read it for more. This one won't gather dust!
156520
To the point, Easy to read and Brilliantly laid out.

I work in a trading company and we have over the last 18 months been working on tech products. Being an employee this has been a very very frustrating journey as things have not been running smoothly and this is due to many issues and mainly down to management. "101 Design ingredient to solve big tech problem" Gives you an insite of what not to do as well as what you can do to make things easier in terms of running a business. I can also relate this to other businesses not only Tech.

What i love about this book is the many Quotes you get from many famous influential people and also the Sketches provided for each ingredient. very well thought out and as i said before very easy to read.

Read and learn people. I am sure if you are all ready in the trade this will relate to many of your frustation as well as you successes.

Congratulation to The Auther Mr Eewei Chen
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I felt this was an excellent book.  The advice given was clearly presented and it was actually quite easy to read and follow.  Since I have finished reading the book, I am now using it for reference purposes.