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A Review of “On My Own Two Feet” by Manisha Thakor and Sharon Kedar
By JLP | May 29, 2007
Last week I received three copies of On My Own Two Feet - a modern girl’s guide to personal finance
The book is arranged in three parts with several chapters supporting each part. The parts:
Part A – The Tools for Financial Empowerment
Part B – The Path from Saving to Investing
Part C – The Strategies for Real-Life Situations
The authors address all the personal finance basics like the time value of money, budgeting, credit cards, credit scores, investing, and insurance. I also enjoyed the appendix of the book with its charts and sample budget forms.
What did I not like about the book? Nothing really. Sure, of the information is redundant if you are already familiar with personal finance. However, I tried to keep in mind while reading the book that the authors weren’t really talking to me. If I were reading about personal finance for the first time, I would have found the book very enlightening.
Finally, although the book is written for women, the concepts can be used by both men and women. The book could have just as easily been written for both sexes.
Would you like a copy?
I have THREE copies of this book to giveaway. If you would like a chance to win a copy, just leave a comment. The only requirement to entering the contest is that you be a resident of the United States or Canada and that you leave only ONE comment. I’ll randomly select a winner on Friday. Have fun.
UPDATE: Wanda over at Well-Heeled interviewed the book’s authors.
Topics: Books | 40 Comments »
May 29th, 2007 at 5:09 pm
Count me in.
-vg
May 29th, 2007 at 5:20 pm
Count me in too!
May 29th, 2007 at 5:28 pm
I got a review book of OMOTF, and enjoyed reading it. The authors is doing a Q&A with some reader questions – check out my blog for their answers.
May 29th, 2007 at 5:29 pm
please randomly select me
May 29th, 2007 at 5:46 pm
For my graduating kid !
May 29th, 2007 at 6:03 pm
This is the first time I ever logged on to a financial blog site and I like it. I think I can get something out of it and also may be contribute something from my own experiences.
Vinod
May 29th, 2007 at 6:44 pm
Hope you don’t strain your back more when putting my book in the mail!
May 29th, 2007 at 7:05 pm
This is my entry.
May 29th, 2007 at 7:18 pm
Sounds like a book I can give to my wife whom just turned 21.
May 29th, 2007 at 7:38 pm
Ah yes, my wife, too, turned 21 – in 1969!
May 29th, 2007 at 7:56 pm
I really could use this. It sounds practical, easy and most of all something a layperson like me can understand. I’m in for this great book giveaway!
May 29th, 2007 at 8:20 pm
Here’s hoping I get randomly selected!
May 29th, 2007 at 8:58 pm
Sounds like a good book for a recent college grad!
May 29th, 2007 at 8:59 pm
Thanks for the book giveaway. I shall rub my lucky… something so that you may choose me.
May 29th, 2007 at 9:09 pm
I would love a copy!
May 29th, 2007 at 9:36 pm
My daughters could use a copy.
May 29th, 2007 at 10:24 pm
I’m in! My fiance will love this.
May 29th, 2007 at 10:53 pm
I’d love a copy for the newly minted cousin!
May 30th, 2007 at 12:10 am
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May 30th, 2007 at 4:11 am
This would be for my 18 yr old daughter to start her off right!
May 30th, 2007 at 6:05 am
This would be great for my sister, count me in
May 30th, 2007 at 7:16 am
My wife needs it!
May 30th, 2007 at 9:48 am
Always looking for a new resource for my students.
May 30th, 2007 at 11:29 am
I’d love a copy!
May 30th, 2007 at 11:54 am
Sounds like a good read. I would love a copy. Thanks!
May 30th, 2007 at 11:55 am
I am IN !!!
May 30th, 2007 at 12:08 pm
Yeahhh..Free stuff!!:D:D
May 30th, 2007 at 2:00 pm
The Stars are aligned. One copy is mine…muhaahaahaa
May 30th, 2007 at 2:39 pm
This wiould be a great book for my teenage daughter.
May 30th, 2007 at 8:00 pm
Count me in! Thanks.
May 30th, 2007 at 10:51 pm
Sounds great, count me in.
May 30th, 2007 at 11:12 pm
Sounds good, I’m in.
May 31st, 2007 at 5:19 am
I’d like to get this book. Long time lurker. First time poster!
May 31st, 2007 at 7:34 am
Book looks interesting.
May 31st, 2007 at 8:49 am
I’d love to read it!
May 31st, 2007 at 9:11 am
I would love a copy.
May 31st, 2007 at 11:30 am
Sounds good. Please put me in the lottery for the book.
May 31st, 2007 at 3:28 pm
I just wish everyone knew personal finance
May 31st, 2007 at 9:52 pm
Love your site….would love that book as well. Keep up the good work!!!
June 1st, 2007 at 9:22 pm
Count me in. Thanks!