- Mass Market Paperback: 400 pages
- Publisher: G P Putnam's Sons; New Ed edition (1 Sep 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0140286780
- ISBN-13: 978-0140286786
- Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 13 x 2.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
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- #2 in Books > Business, Finance & Law > Personal Finance > Financial Planning
- #8 in Books > Business, Finance & Law > Personal Finance > Money Management
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In times like these, it's more important than ever to know the difference between making a living and making a life. Your Money or Your Life is even more relevant today than it was when the book first hit the stands, and a great publicity campaign will bring this already strong-selling book to a whole new audience.
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85 of 85 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I just wish I read this book at 20 unstead of 50. It would have saved me years and years of stress, misery, debt and working at jobs I hated, trapped by overspending. This book makes you realise that EVERYTHING you buy is paid for with your life energy, and all those little 'treats' you buy yourself (which only give fleeting pleasure, then it's on to the next one) to compensate for being unhappy at your job actually dig you deeper into the hole, and perpetuate the cycle. This book explains the wonderful concept of knowing when you have 'enough'. Too little is stressful, too much is stressful. Enough is what makes you happiest, when you truly love and enjoy everything you own. This book should be read by every young person starting on their working life, so that they don't make the same mistakes that many of us have made.
46 of 46 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
When I read this book I was near the point of desperation (negative net worth and getting worse by the month). Five years later I am debt-free and have saved about 60% of what I will need to retire early.
Have you ever felt that you could really contribute something great to the world if you only had the time to do it, without worrying about earning a living? Or maybe you'd just like to finally learn to play a musical instrument and play in a band. Or volunteer for a great cause. Or be a full-time parent to your children. Or travel. Or work part-time, or at a fulfilling, rewarding job, even though it doesn't pay much. Or just finally be able to throw that dreaded alarm clock in the trash. This book can help make it happen.
The real question is, are your dreams important enough to motivate you to make some changes in your life? If you're happy with your situation and feel you have enough free time and money, then maybe this isn't the book for you. If you're closer to where I was (in debt, feeling trapped in my job and tied to a paycheck) then maybe there's some useful information for you here. Here's what I've done since reading it:
- Got out of debt - Started saving 50% of my income - Sold my house, moved to a houseboat ($1200/mo. less, MUCH more enjoyable living situation) - Doubled my salary - Sold most of my belongings, except the ones I truly enjoyed. - Took up hobbies that had always interested me, but that I'd made no time for (kayaking, cycling, hang gliding)
My goal is early retirement, so I can travel, write, play, or whatever else catches my attention. But early retirement isn't the only reason to read this book. The ideas presented here can make your life easier, more meaningful and more enjoyable. It helps you evaluate your own dreams and desires, and it gives you a way to make them reality.
I didn't choose to follow each step to the letter. For example, my investments are in mutual funds instead of treasury bonds, and I don't track all my expenses every month, although I did that for a while (very enlightening experience to see where the money disappears to). In other words, take from this book that which makes sense to you, but at least give their suggestions careful consideration. Don't expect a magic wand - it takes a lot of effort to change the way we do things and many people are not willing to do that. But if you are ready to put forth some effort to make your life better, this is the book for you.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Reading this book enlightens your viewpoints about money and living a rich and prosperous life. It changes your perspective about being wealthy, not just by monetary concepts, but also finding satisfaction in your life. Often we find ourselve working towards personal goals that never are finished, because even when we have accomplished them, we keep having to fight with human nature's attitude of wanting more and not being satisfied. This book will let you realize that "yes, you're done with this goal, move on with the next and be happy!"
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Life changing book!
I've only had this book about a week, but it's already changing my life! Buy it, do the exercises and it'll change your life too!!
Published 4 months ago by choccie
a lifestyle
This one really gets to the nitty gritty of cash and it's effects. One for teenagers to learn from and quickly. Read more
Published on 28 Mar 2009 by karen bennett
I'd recommend it to everyone!
It's definitely a wake up call - I was about to walk out the office after just reading the introduction and skipping around the book, and then voluntary redundancy was offered that... Read more
Published on 12 Nov 2008 by Marky Mark
Worth reading, even if you don't take the advice
I'm self-employed, and I wish I had read this book when I set out. It provides an excellent perspective on just how important money management is in life. Read more
Published on 24 Mar 2008 by William Cohen
Disappointing and out of date
The introduction of this new edition explains that the system is so good there has been no attempt to update if from the original. Read more
Published on 6 Nov 2003
This book is killer.
If you read this book, and follow its advice, you are a better man than I. My attitude was "step one sounds great -- but I'll skip it. Read more
Published on 2 Sep 1999
Don't pass this book up!
This book is more than a book about money, it's a book about time...your time. I heard about this book and I thought it would be interesting, but I had no idea it would... Read more
Published on 4 Jun 1999
Okay, but littered with tree hugging tripe
The book has strong points and weak points. Its very strong when it analyzes the "fulfillment curve". Read more
Published on 11 April 1999
Can totally change your life and spending habits
On the brink of a divorce, I realized that I had to downsize my life-style and that of my four children. Read more
Published on 15 Feb 1999
Goals are not for everyone, but means can be
You don't have to be a tree hugger to benefit from the approach in this book. The savings the authors recommend can come from lots of different places: housing, clothes, travel,... Read more
Published on 15 Feb 1999
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