books

Book Review: Lisa Kogan’s “Someone will be with you shortly.”

April 28, 2010

Lisa Kogan is a columnist at O magazine, and writes a witty column with her observations about life, motherhood, and everything under the sun. Lisa’s new book, Someone Will Be with You Shortly: Notes from a Perfectly Imperfect Life is a compilation of Lisa’s humorous writing on everything from childbirth and relationships to life in [...]

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Your Money Ratios book review and giveaway

January 19, 2010

As a personal finance blogger I get sent many books, 1/2 of which completely put me to sleep (or maybe that’s the late night blogging?). I received Your Money Ratios: 8 Simple Tools for Financial Security and was expecting a very dry read, but I found Charles Farrell’s writing style accessible, and more importantly the [...]

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FREE download of Start Over, Finish Rich- 01/04/10 only!

January 4, 2010

Though my giveaway is over, you can still get a FREE copy of Start Over, Finish Rich: 10 Steps to Get You Back on Track in 2010 WalletPop.com is giving way FREE download of Start Over, Finish Rich: 10 Steps to Get You Back on Track in 2010by David Bach TODAY ONLY. Head over to WalletPop [...]

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Start Over, Finish Rich Giveaway! and Review

December 30, 2009

Start Over, Finish Rich: 10 Steps to Get You Back on Track in 2010 Review: Start Over, Finish Rich is a guide to get you on track with your finances this year. The steps David outlines are straightforward and he gives you specific actions to get your finances on track. The advice is paired with [...]

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The Pioneer Woman visits West Chester

December 14, 2009

Yesterday I spent a rainy day at a bookstore. While it’s a perfect way to spend a rainy afternoon I spent hours sitting in a seat waiting for one of my favorite bloggers, Ree Drummond aka The Pioneer Woman, to speak and sign her 1st book The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl. [...]

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Secrets of a Stingy Scoundrel Book Review

September 18, 2009

When was the last time you read a personal finance or frugality book without yawning, and falling face first into your plate of spaghetti? Maybe it’s only me, but sometimes frugality can be boring and dry. Phil Villarreal, writer for The Consumerist and the Arizona Daily Star, uses his sarcastic wit, and sharp tongue to pen one of the most entertaining frugality books ever.

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IWTYTBR book launch & giveaways!

March 23, 2009

I know, I know I already told you about Ramit Sethi’s new book, “I Will Teach You To Be Rich,” currently #12 on the bestseller list!, but there’s more! If you go to Ramit’s site you can read several chapters for free! If you pick up the book today you will be entered into a [...]

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