The Dumb Things Smart People Do with Their Money: Thirteen Ways to Right Your Financial Wrongs

ISBN: 0525622187

Author: Schlesinger, Jill

Condition: New

Youre smart. So dont be dumb about money. Pinpoint your biggest money blind spots and take control of your finances with these tools from CBS News Business Analyst and host of the nationally syndicated radio show Jill on Money, Jill Schlesinger.A must-read . . . This straightforward and pleasingly opinionated book may persuade more of us to think about financial planning.-Financial TimesHey you . . . you saw the title. You get the deal. Youre smart. Youve made a few dollars. Youve done what the financial books and websites tell you to do. So why isnt it working? Maybe emotions and expectations are getting in the way of good sense-or youre paying attention to the wrong people. If youve started counting your lattes, for gods sake, just stop. Read this book instead.After decades of working as a Wall Street trader, investment adviser, and money expert for CBS News, Jill Schlesinger reveals thirteen costly mistakes you may be making right now with your money. Drawing on personal stories and a hefty dose of humor, Schlesinger argues that even the brightest people can behave like financial dumb-asses because of emotional blind spots.So if youve saved for college for your kids before saving for retirement, or youve avoided drafting a will, this is the book for you. By following Schlesingers rules about retirement, college financing, insurance, real estate, and more, you can save money and avoid countless sleepless nights. It could be the smartest investment you make all year.Praise for The Dumb Things Smart People Do with Their MoneyCommon sense is not always common, especially when it comes to managing your money. Consider Jill Schlesingers book your guide to all the things you should know about money but were never taught. After reading it, youll be smarter, wiser, and maybe even wealthier.-Chris Guillebeau, author of Side Hustle and The $100 StartupA must-read, whether youre digging yourself out of a financial hole or stacking up savings for the future, The Dumb Things Smart People Do with Their Money is a personal finance gold mine loaded with smart financial nuggets delivered in Schlesingers straight-talking, judgment-free style.-Beth Kobliner, author of Make Your Kid a Money Genius (Even If Youre Not) and Get a Financial Life