Synopses & Reviews
andlt;Bandgt;A straightforward, no-nonsense, practical, woman-to-woman guide to understanding the economy and personal finance, navigating the sea of confusing investment options and cutting back on spending during this difficult, belt-tightening recession.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Weand#8217;re in the midst of some of the toughest times weand#8217;ve ever seen. But itand#8217;s not time to panicand#8212;with some solid guidance and financial savvy, you can weather this recession and come out on top. Jill Ketoand#8212;a selfmade entrepreneur and mother of twoand#8212;gives you the real scoop on personal finance, the markets, and how to spend and save wisely the way only a girlfriend can, in a down-toearth and straightforward manner we havenand#8217;t heard from any of the experts. Youand#8217;ll learn:andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;and#8226; Where the economy is headed and what that means for youandlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;and#8226; How to create backup incomeandlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;and#8226; Essential skills to help you thriveandlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;and#8226; How to deal with your big fat mortgageandlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;and#8226; How to keep your jobandlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;and#8226; How to get what you need, cheaplyandlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;and#8226; Where to save your money so it doesnand#8217;t vaporizeandlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;and#8226; How to haggle like a proandlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;and#8226; How to cut your food bill in halfandlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;and#8226; How to have no car paymentandlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;and#8226; How to look gorgeous without spending a fortuneandlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;and#8226; And much more!
Synopsis
Offering fearless, funny, and practical solutions to surviving and even profiting from the recession, this financial guide for women explains where the economy is headed, the advantage of self-sufficiency, how to create a back-up income, and more.
Synopsis
The economy is falling apart...but that doesn't mean you have to
We're in the midst of some of the toughest times we've ever seen. But don't panic with some solid guidance, you can weather this recession and come out on top. Jill Keto, a self-made entrepreneur and mother of two, gives you the real scoop on personal finance, the markets, and how to spend and save wisely the way only a girlfriend can, in a down-to-earth and straightforward manner we haven't heard from any of the experts.
You'll learn:
- Where the economy is headed and what that means for you
- How to create backup income
- How to deal with your big fat mortgage
- How to keep your job
- Where to save your money
- How to haggle like a pro
- How to cut your food bill in half
- How to have no car payment
- How to look gorgeous without spending a fortune
- And much more
About the Author
Jill Keto has been an entrepreneur since the age of 19.andnbsp; A lifelong crusader of a and#8220;Practical Chicand#8221; lifestyle, artist and jewelry designer, her work has been featured in MAXIM, VH1, and other media.andnbsp; She is a stiletto-wearing do-it-yourself zealot (from car repair to pedicures), degreed mechanical engineer, mother of two, organic mini-farmer and jazz musician.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andnbsp;Dan Keto is a graduate of Harvard Business School OPM and the United States Naval Academy, Practical Economic Theory guru and business owner who resides with his family in the Seattle area.andnbsp; He is a marathon-running, nature-loving economics geek, speaking his off hours either devouring financial news, or speaking at universities, Fortune 500 companies, and non-profits.