Synopses & Reviews
Each of us needs to understand the basics of how money and
investments work. Our quality of life and the well-being of our
family and loved ones depend on it. Cycles of economic upswings
and downturns are normal, and our ability to navigate the
fluctuations is critical if we are to thrive and even survive.
In Your Money or Your Life, Alvin Hall shows us how to master those basic financial principlesthat are essential for sound financial planning. In practical, no-nonsense, straightforwardlanguage, Hall helps us identify our financial strengths and weaknesses and shows us how todevelop strategies that will prudently build our financial security for good times and bad.
Hall's sacred financial principles include: - Foolproof methods to get control of spending and greatly reduce credit card debt -- how to avoid spending future income before it is earned.- Strategies to make good financial choices for short-term happiness and long-term financial security -- the importance of developing savings strategies that will last a lifetime.- How to identify the benefits of buying a home and determine the right time to take the plunge.- The importance of preparing for the what if's that will undoubtedly challenge the best-laid plans.- Self-monitoring techniques to help you maintain your right financial balance.
Your Money or Your Life is a guide to overcoming bad money management and mastering the basics of personal finances today. A frequent guest on NPR and an internationally known financial educator, Alvin Hall answers many of the questions often asked on his radio and television segments -- and more.
Synopsis
Bestselling author and UK television star Hall demystifies the principles of personal money management, helping readers control their finances so they can move from confusion--about credit, debt, and retirement--to clarity.
Synopsis
Bestselling author and UK television star Alvin Hall demystifies the principles of personal money management, helping readers control their finances so they can move from confusion—about credit, debt, investments, and retirement—to clarity.Americans are finding themselves in tough situations in the midst of today’s volatile financial climate and more than ever need good guidance and discipline. In Your Money or Your Life, financial guru Alvin Hall shows how taking charge of money reduces stress in all aspects of life— work, day-to-day living, and relationships—and it’s never too late to start monitoring this crucial area of life and working towards achieving long-term financial goals.
One of the keys to achieving financial success is to first learn how to distinguish between “wants” and “needs.” Hall instructs and empowers readers to create a budget that allots for life necessities and material desires. But he also warns readers to get to the emotional root of what causes them to “want” certain things and reconsider their desires carefully. Most importantly, Hall teaches readers how to recognize and manage their personal spending styles, how to find painless ways to save money, how to understand the real cost of credit card debt, how to pick the best mortgage package for them, how to plan for retirement, and how to evaluate insurance offers.
With Your Money or Your Life, Alvin Hall provides sound financial advice that enables readers to make confident decisions and attain financial security.
About the Author
Alvin Hall is an international financial expert and bestselling author. He hosted the highly rated and award-winning BBC series, Your Money or Your Life. Hall lives in New York City.
Karl Weber is a freelance writer specializing in business topics and current affairs. His recent books include The Upside and Chocolates on the Pillow Aren’t Enough.