Making The Most Of Your Money by Jane Bryant Quinn (Paperback, 1991) FREE SHIP! Original Edition

“Finally--Sound financial advice

By Thriftbooks.com User, September 7, 2005

If you are a "Consumer's Report", just give me the un-biased facts kind of person, this book is for you. If you want thrills and chills, it is not. Like an experienced and savy older uncle, Jane Bryant Quinn pulls no punches, always gives you all the information, and refuses to fall for endorsing the work of financial planners or banks just to be nice. Most of what is said about this book in other reviews is true. It was written several years ago. If you are looking for the flavor of the day, it is not here. Remember that the flavor of the day in the 80's was junk bonds, the flavor of the day for the early 90's was limited partnerships, and the late 90's was cutting-edge tech. Nearly everyone following these fads took a financial bath. Had they read this book (written before the tech bubble burst), they would not have. And there is its strength. Sound financial planning and management were not invented in the last 5 years. Quinn leans on history and loads of research for her well-referenced and sound advice. She often goes against common wisdom but always backs it with reasoning and research. Because of that, this book will still be excellent guidance in 20 more years. If you are a bit obsessive-compulsive, the work sheets for finding out EXACTLY what you should put away for retirement or college or how much life insurance you really need will thrill you. If you are saving or investing over $1000, this book will pay for itself in less than a year. However, much like that older and wiser uncle, you must follow the advice. Of the 20 finance books I have, this is the one I reference time and again when any question comes up.”

Paperback, Very Good condition, 1991, Simon & Schuster, 902 pages. Shipped via USPS Media Mail PAID BY SELLER.