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Using Other People's Money to Get Rich: Secrets, Techniques, and Strategies Investors Use Every Day Using OPM to Make Millions
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Desiree Smith-Daughety
renomo
, March 11, 2010
Who doesn’t want to know how to get rich? And haven’t we always heard “try to use other people’s money”. And why not? It’s a standard practice for getting your business going now, rather than waiting for someday. However, as the author details throughout the book, there’s more to it than just going to your parents or a rich uncle for money. It’s business and should be treated as such. This is not a detailed how to get rich quick scheme, but how to plan a well thought out business. This book is not just about getting other peoples money, but about using it wisely. There is a lot of information in this little guide. There are resources on where to go for loans, researching your proposed business, how to create a business plan, how to approach investors for the loan, and even crafting an exit plan - something most people don’t think about when they’re just starting a business! The author gives pros and cons throughout the book, as well as advice from people who have already walked that path and stresses protecting yourself with a contract, no matter where you get your money from. Bottom line? Dream big, plan carefully. The better prepared and educated you are in your chosen field, the better your odds are at being successful.
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Complete Guide to Personal Finance For Teenagers
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Holly Jill Schubert
renomo
, March 11, 2010
Where was this book when I was in school? Solid financial advice can be priceless and I’d like to think I would have at least browsed through this little (290 page) book and stored away some of the recommendations in the back of my brain for future use. Saving, saving, saving is stressed throughout the book and the author does an excellent job detailing the advantages of saving and the pitfalls of not saving money – clearly and concisely; defining the needs vs wants theory of spending. She does a great job explaining different types of accounts, and how interest (particularly compounded interest) can work either for or against you. In the section on credit cards Butler even details the ‘hold’ that credit card companies often put on an account when booking travel, hotels, and some other major expenditures. Something that a lot of adults may not even be aware of. From kids getting an allowance, to trying to balance a full time job and a college schedule, to the young adult leaving home for the first time, Butler explores various options for setting up a budget, explaining that discipline and self-motivation are key. She uses realistic examples and brief case studies written by real people - from how to afford concert tickets or a new CD to saving for college or a car, to handling your money once you move out and are on your own, including how to use a credit card responsibly. The author encourages parents to sit down with their kids and have a heart to heart about finances. After all, our first, and probably most lasting lessons about finances come from our families. It’s how we handle money that affects the way our children handle money. Even if we never discuss it, the examples and the visual cues are there. Although written for teens, adults would do well to peruse this book along with their kids. It’s never too late to learn how to handle your money more efficiently.
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Sell Your Home Now: The Complete Guide to Overcoming Common Mistakes, Selling Faster, and Making More Money
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Riddle
renomo
, March 11, 2010
As a real estate agent for over 20 years, Ms Riddle certainly has the background to give the sort of advice she covers in this book and she covers the entire process; from mentally preparing yourself to move out of your home, to the physical details required in packing up one’s belongings, with lists and checklists to follow to make the whole process a bit easier. In between are sections on how to do your own research to find your home’s true value, what to keep and what to pitch when packing, and how to take your home from minimally acceptable to giving it that ‘Wow’ factor. A lot of what she itemizes is good sense, but some things might spark a reaction of – ‘oh yeah. I never thought of that.’ Riddle recommends using an agent. Studies have shown that agency listed homes sell quicker and for more money than the ‘by owner’ trying to save a few hundred dollars on the commission. However, there is so much good, solid advice between these covers that if you still wanted to try to sell a home on your own, you would at least have some advantage. There is a nice glossary of terms at the back to help refresh your memory, and some sample contracts and forms. Whether you strike out on your own or go with a good agent (and she recommends interviewing several before settling on one to represent you) it’s always good to have a clue as to what to expect. Although this is supposed to be a homeowners guide to selling, it also works if you are a buyer. After all, it’s the same process, you’re just on a different side of the signing table.
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The Watchers
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Sophia Zufa
renomo
, March 11, 2010
The Watchers by Sophia Zufa is a great read! I did not want to put it down.
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