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« Previous EntriesAn Interview with Author, Charles Geisst
Tuesday, October 13th, 2009I received a copy of Charles Geisst’s newest book, Collateral Damaged: The Marketing of Consumer Debt to America*, from the publisher. As the subtitle suggests, the book is a history of consumer debt. I found it interesting and insightful.
After finishing the book, I decided to ask Mr. Geisst if he would [...]
GIVEAWAY: “The Worst-Case Scenario Business Survival Guide”
Wednesday, October 7th, 2009Publisher, Wiley, sent me a review copy of The Worst-Case Scenario Business Survival Guide* to read and review. I read it in one sitting (it’s a REALLY short book) and thought it would be cool to give away.
But, before we do that, let me share my thoughts on the book.
I like this book. [...]
Beth’s Review of “The Mommy Manifesto”
Tuesday, September 29th, 2009A couple of weeks ago, I reviewed Kim Lavine’s The Mommy Manifesto: How to Use Our Power to Think Big, Break Limitations and Achieve Success* (see This Guy’s Thoughts on Kim Lavine’s “The Mommy Manifesto”).
While reading the book, I thought that the book was written by a woman for women, that it would be cool [...]
What’s Your Favorite Personal Finance (or Money-Related) Book of All Time?
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009I need your help…
Please email (JLP – at – AllFinancialMatters.com) me your favorite personal finance (or money-related) book of all time.
I’ll put a list together and post it next week. If you are a blogger, please include your blog’s URL along with a link to a book review you might have done on the [...]
Announcing the Winner of “No Time For Tact”
Thursday, September 10th, 2009I meant to announce this yesterday but did not have time. Anyway, the winner of the “No Time For Tact” giveaway is:
Commenter #46, Vishal Parekh
Congrats to Vishal.
I’ll be hosting another giveaway in the next couple of days. This one will be for a college planning book. Stay tuned…
This Guy’s Thoughts on Kim Lavine’s “The Mommy Manifesto”
Tuesday, September 8th, 2009I’m going to do something a little different with this book review. I’m going to give you my thoughts (a guy’s perspective) in this post, and then I’m going to mail my copy of the book to long-time AFM reader, Beth. She’s going to read it and give us her thoughts (a woman’s [...]
GIVEAWAY #3 – A Signed Copy of Larry Winget’s “No Time for Tact”
Thursday, September 3rd, 2009Okay, I’m really excited about this giveaway. My friend, Larry Winget, has agreed to send one AFM reader a signed copy of his latest book, No Time for Tact: 365 Days of the Wit, Words, and Wisdom of Larry Winget*. This is a cool little book.
At Larry’s prodding in his introduction [...]
GIVEAWAY: The New Coffee House Investor
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009I have an extra copy of Bill Schultheis’ excellent book, The New Coffeehouse Investor* to give away today.
This is one of my favorite basic investing books. It’s written in an easy-to-understand format but is deep enough that people will have a pretty good idea as to the basics of investing after they read the [...]
Yesterday’s Book Giveaway Winner
Tuesday, September 1st, 2009Not many entries for yesterday’s book giveaway. I’m sure it had to do with the focus of yesterday’s book. Anyway, the winner of yesterday’s giveaway was commenter #2, Nate at DebtFreeScholar.com. Congrats to Nate!
I’ll announce today’s giveaway in a bit. Stay tuned…
GIVEAWAY: “Does Your Bag Have Holes”
Monday, August 31st, 2009I’m behind on my book giveaways so this week I’m going to try to do a giveaway per day. Today’s giveaway is the book, Does Your Bag Have Holes? 24 Truths That Lead to Financial and Spiritual Freedom* by Cameron Taylor. This book was written for Christians so it may not interest non-Christians. [...]
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