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Personal Finance For Dummies, 5th edition (平装)
by Eric Tyson
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Personal finance, Investment, Self help |
| Market price: ¥ 238.00
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MSL rating:
 Good for Gifts |
| MSL Pointer Review:
Easy to read and understand and packed with useful information, this is an first-rate, no-nonsense guide to getting your personal finances into tip-top shape. |
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An American reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-12 00:00>
Tyson has a solid writing style and makes for a surprisingly easy read. Financial concepts I once thought complex are explained in straight forward terms and are easily comprehended. The book includes a wonderful index and now serves as a desktop reference book alongside my dictionary and writing texts - it's that good.
I deducted one star from my rating because the book does have shortcomings. The book could be more concise, Tyson often writes the same thing several times throughout a chapter. While some may view this as learning through reiteration, it causes my eyes to glaze over. The book could be 10% shorter. There is also one instance in the book where Tyson mentions the September 11th terrorist attacks in the same sentence as drunk driving - implying something that I did not feel comfortable inferring. Also, at one point Tyson comments on how many marriages are broken up by poor finances, without citing a source.
Overall, I say buy this book. What could be greater than the security of knowing that you and your loved ones can be provided for? Follow the advice in this book and you will not have to worry about what other people do with their money, because you will have your own. |
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Martin Anderson (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-12 00:00>
They don't teach personal finance in schools. In this book, author Tyson teaches what every high school in the nation should teach anyone who plans to earn money.
This book provides excellent advice on how to save your money and how to set your savings and spending priorities. In particular, Tyson takes into account the tax advantages and disadvantages of various approaches, and he gives an easy to implement way to maximize the tax benefits that the government provides to encourage wise financial decisions.
It is true that the author likes Vanguard's mutual funds and his book clearly recommends them (along with some others). He's in good company: Consumer Reports also recommends some of Vanguard's mutual funds, and Vanguard consistently has the lowest costs in the mutual fund industry.
Finally, a word of advice: Avoid, avoid, avoid any book that recommends dubious tax evasion schemes like starting your own fictitious business for the purpose of taking tax deductions on personal expenses. Instead, buy this book and follow Tyson's recommendations on taking advantage of legitimate tax benefits associated with wise saving and spending. |
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An American reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-12 00:00>
I initially resisted buying this book, despite myriad recommendations (particulary on Usenet) because I figured it would just rehash stuff I'd already heard. WRONG. Eric Tyson simplifies advice on insurance, debt, wills, real estate, etc. that applies to most "regular" people. And, in cases where a person with special circumstances, or substantial wealth, would benefit from a different strategy, Tyson lets us know. He does not prescribe one-size-fits-all advice. He exposes some financial scams, and reveals some "impartial" sources of guidance are not unbiased at all. I give this book my highest recommendation. Even if you barely have any finances to speak of, this book will be a great source of information. |
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