Comments on: Make Money, Not Excuses – Book Review

By: Jean Chatzky

Jean Chatzky — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 18:26:04 +0000

Thanks so much for the nice words about my book! I’m glad that you found it easy to read and helpful. If you’d like ME to send a signed copy to your winner, I’d be happy to — that way you can keep yours.
Best,
Jean

By: Jeff Clair

Jeff Clair — Thu, 29 May 2008 10:58:50 +0000

Ryan, I appreciate your honest review.

Actually it’s a damn truth that no one is responsible for our financial future, only we can blame ourselves if it is not as per our wish. It’s all about changing our attitude regarding money and things have started to shape up as per our desire. Only that way we can take control of our financial future.

Jeff Clair

By: Ryan

Ryan — Sun, 18 May 2008 14:49:21 +0000

Guinness416,

I appreciated the same things you mentioned – I thought this book was well written and not condescending, which are two big pluses.

Pamela,

The little things add up quickly!

By: Pamela Grundy

Pamela Grundy — Sun, 18 May 2008 13:26:38 +0000

Great book! It is astonishing to see how much we can waste in a single day. I went on a ‘money diet’ a few months ago and just tracked every time I would have normally bought something out of a vending machine or picked up a magazine or a pack of gum, and to my horror it all came to over $200 a month! I quit doing that and just paid off another credit card. Two to go! Whoo hoo!

By: guinness416

guinness416 — Sun, 18 May 2008 04:16:57 +0000

I read this recently too, saw it at the library one day and picked it up on a whim, and was pleasantly surprised. Having read a fair few personal finance books over the past couple of years, I’d say this one stands out for actually being well written. It is entry level, which are the sort of books that I toss aside quite quickly, but it doesn’t condescend to the readers like so many do. And the structure is kinda interesting. This is also the only money book (I’ve read) targeting women that I think did it successfully.

By: Ricardo Bueno

Ricardo Bueno — Sat, 17 May 2008 01:47:57 +0000

The title to this book alone catches my attention.

I read a quote recently that’s been motivating me daily: “Do one thing. Do it well. Finish it.” — Author Unknown

I can see where people might get overwhelmed with their debt but the simple fact is, the sooner you address it, the better. Once you start dealing with the issue, it’ll feel like a great weight is being lifted of your shoulders. (I’m sorry if I went a tiny bit off topic on this comment but hey, I was just sharing a thought).

By: Ryan

Ryan — Fri, 16 May 2008 16:36:32 +0000

Curt,

The book is about more than just making money. It also has a lot of details about how to spend less, simplify, declutter, and other great tips. I think it is a great place to start for someone who needs to change their financial habits.

By: Curt

Curt — Fri, 16 May 2008 16:16:13 +0000

This book may be fun to read because it focuses on what we all like to do – make money.

But, I don’t think that is the problem. The primary problem is that we spend MORE money than we make. Saving money, changing happits and cutting back on expenses is not as fun as making more money.