Carl Richards (2) (1972–)

As the first financial planning book I’ve read (I know, I know. I’m sorry), this was a good choice. The tone is logical and encouraging, and it doesn’t present a one-size-fits-all approach. The author is, in fact, adamantly against such approaches. He encourages the reader to ask himself/herself a couple of thought-provoking questions to get started. I took this to heart and noted my answers, which will be good to have going forward.
Time will tell if this is one of those rare life-changing books, but for now, I at least feel nudged in a positive direction.… (mere)

This is not a how-to book, nor is it a get rich quick book. What it is is a simple discussion of the behaviors that we often undertake in financial situations, but also in life. I found much of the book really crosses from the financial arena into the everyday life arena and the author points out that most financial issues are really life issues.

The author wrote this in an easy to read manner and I read it rather quickly. The chapters are just the right length and it is worth a read if you are interested in understanding your finances better or simply want a look at how we live through the lens of the financial spectrum.… (mere)