Complete Guide to Prosper.com Winner
March 7, 2008
Congratulations to Dawn on winning a copy of the Complete Guide to Prosper! She’s all signed up at Prosper and her registration is pending the bank confirmation process.
You can see some other reviews of the book at the sites below:
Rate Ladder met the book’s author at Prosper Days.
Digerati Life and Lazy Man both contributed content [...]
The Complete Guide to Prosper Review – Will Prosper.com Revolutionize America?
March 6, 2008
The first chapter in a new book about lending and borrowing on Prosper is entitled “How & Why Prosper.com Will Revolutionize America”. The book is called “The Complete Guide to Prosper” and is authored by Sean Bauer, a borrower, lender, and group leader on Prosper.
It’s nice to see an author enthusiastic about the topic they’re covering but [...]
Personal Finance Books for Winter Reading
December 11, 2007
Not sure what you’re going to do this winter as you’re hibernating the cold weather away? Five Cent Nickel put together a great list of the top personal finance books according to 12 different financial bloggers.
My recommendation was The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham, here is what I had to say about it:
I’d recommend [...]
Seven Major Obstacles to Financial Success from the Quiet Millionaire
October 29, 2007
One of the most important steps towards building wealth is learning what NOT to do. If you can avoid the biggest pitfalls then you have a much better chance of being successful.
As I read through the Quiet Millionaire I ran across a list of things that can be damaging to our personal finances. I’ve given [...]
The Quiet Millionaire – What is Important about Money to You?
October 22, 2007
What is a Quiet Millionaire? I’m not exactly sure yet but I imagine I’ll figure it out as I read the book the Quiet Millionaire – A Guide for Accumulating and Keeping Your Wealth by Brett Wilder. The publisher sent me a copy of the book to review and I broke it open this weekend. [...]
Are the Rich Necessary – A Non Book Review
October 10, 2007
Do you ever drive through a neighborhood with million dollar homes and wonder what the people that own them do for a living? Do you ever look at Berkshire Hathaway stock and think to yourself “how in the world did Warren Buffet make all that money”?
Rich people are a bit of a mystery to [...]
Personal Finance Books That Made A Difference For Me
August 16, 2007
The Frugal Law Student recently asked if I would share which personal finance books had inspired me. I don’t know if inspired is the word I’d choose but The Millionaire Next Door and Smart Couples Finish Rich were the first to come to mind for the reasons I describe below:
The Millionaire Next DoorI think the [...]
4-Hour Work Week – A New Way of Valuing Your Income
May 2, 2007
Warning: Do Not Read This Book Unless You Want to Quit Your Job
I knew I was in trouble when I read this on the back cover of the 4–Hour Work Week. I’ve been beat up with high stress and long hours at work the last few weeks so quitting is a tempting option.
I’m not [...]
The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich
April 24, 2007
Someone else’s speeding ticket might make my dreams come true.
Escaping the Cubicle
I was reading about Trent’s speeding ticket late last night when I saw an ad for a new book Timothy Ferriss, the 4–Hour Work Week. The title of this newly released book makes some promises that sound intriguing.
Escaping the 9–5.
Living Anywhere I Desire.
Joining [...]
Three New Personal Finance Books for Kids, Teens, and Generation X
January 1, 2007
In a recent article in the Seattle Post Intelligencer, Eileen Alt Powell covers three new books that can help younger generations get off to a good start with their money.
High School Money Book by Don Silver
“I want them to start thinking about money — to make conscious decisions for spending, saving and investing — [...]
