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Title: It's About the Money! : How You Can Get Out of Debt, Build Wealth, and Achieve Your Financial Dreams by Rev. Jesse Jackson, Jesse Jackson Jr. ISBN: 0-8129-3296-X Publisher: Crown Business Pub. Date: 31 December, 1999 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $23.00

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Average Customer Rating: 4.14 (7 reviews)

Rating: 4
Summary: Good for the basics - especially for people starting out
Comment: I wanted to read this book so that I had an understanding of what some of the "folks" were hearing from people they trusted. The thought was: How can I help someone if I don't understand what they may have heard?

Now that I'm finished with it I have a few quick thoughts:

GOOD: The book tries to strike a balance between being technical and practical - It explains some of the "concepts" well, but then goes into specific deatil about "WHO" to call for things (i.e. credit reporting agencies, SBA etc.)

GOOD: The book touches on all the major subjects that people unfamiliar with personal money mgmt trip over. Insurance, home-buying, investing, insurance, credit, avoiding scams etc. are all topic that you MUST understand (to some extent) to avoid financial pitfalls.

BAD: Occassional references to the bible are a nice idea, but there aren't enough of them to have a substantial meaning to a reader. In the end they are jsut distracting.

BAD: The book doesn't have much of a "recommended reading" or additional reading section. Very helpful for those just starting out.

GOOD: Chapters are easy to read during lunch. At 15-25 pages, it is easy to read this books during lunchtime over the course of 2 weeks.

GOOD: Forget the msgr and your issues with him. The advice is solid, and right in line with what most financial planners would tell you (although, it is NO substitute for a professional - which the authors give advice on how to hire one)

BAD: May be helpful to have a good dictionary handy if you are a novice reader.

KB

Rating: 5
Summary: "Money" is the Bottom Line!
Comment: This book covers all you need to know in planning your financial future. I found it to be comprehensive, thoroughly researched, and very well written. There is no substitute for having a good analysis of how to use financial planning strategies. Mary Gotschall's attempt is a 5-star winner. "It's About the Money" is definitely the bottom line in financial planning - a must read.

Rating: 5
Summary: A Superb Personal Finance Book
Comment: This is one of the best books on personal finances ever written for the layperson. In easy-to-under prose, it explains how to amass wealth and how to manage it. An indispensable addition to the library of anyone looking to improve their financial situation over the long haul!