Posts Tagged ‘Book Review’

I love a good personal finance book so when A Wealth of Common Sense blogger Ben Carlson mentioned that his favourite book of the year was Jonathan Clements’ How To Think About Money, I had to check it out. The book is full of common sense advice and financial wisdom, but Clements goes beyond the ubiquitous ‘pay yourself…

There’s a growing body of evidence that suggests postponing retirement – even by just one year – can lead to a longer, healthier life. The reality is that we’re living longer and saving less. Something has to give. But another year or two spent pushing paper in a cubicle is probably not the holy retirement…

Whenever you want to learn a new subject, it’s always best to learn from others who are more experienced and successful in their field. This is especially true if you want to improve as an investor. In Market Masters, author Robin R. Speziale interviewed 28 of Canada’s top money managers who practise various investment styles…

The title of this book is unfortunate – Psych Yourself Rich will not teach you how to sit on a cushion and attract wealth through meditation. Rather, the author combines the latest behavioural psychology with practical advice on how to develop the mindset, discipline and habits that are needed to build a strong financial foundation. Torabi…

Last year, author Carl Richards taught readers to simplify their finances with The One-Page Financial Plan. Now comes The Index Card by Helaine Olen and Harold Pollack – a financial plan boiled down to nine simple rules that fits in your pocket and can help you navigate the all too often complex world of personal finance and investing.…

I don’t know if I’d describe myself as a voracious reader, but I do enjoy a good book and like to read the latest on personal finance, investing, behavioural finance, and leadership or motivational topics. In fact, this year I found myself putting down my phone or laptop more often and picking out a good book to read…

Most people don’t like paying taxes, and reading about taxes has to be up there on the list with having your teeth drilled. Not so for the readers of Mark Goodfield’s blog, The Blunt Bean Counter. Mark shares his expertise on tax and financial matters in a clear, often humorous, and – yes – blunt way.…

Every now and then a new personal finance book comes along that promises to change the way we think about money. But we’re left feeling disappointed, more often than not, when we realize there’s no silver bullet cure to get our finances on track. No latte factor or folksy barber wisdom can tell you exactly how to manage your money. The fact…

I’ve read a lot of personal finance books – I mean A LOT – and for the most part, unless there is a hook like the latte factor, or it is written in a unique “story” perspective like Jonathan Chevreau’s Findependence Day, the books are boring and the advice all sounds the same. Wealthing Like…

Two prominent Canadian personal finance experts have released new books this year that focus on how to simplify and improve your finances. Preet Banerjee’s Stop Over-Thinking Your Money, and Bruce Sellery’s The Moolala Guide To Rockin’ Your RRSP, offer smart and straightforward advice on how to manage your money, with each author breaking down their…