On My Own Two Feet
by Manisha Thakor and Sharon Kedar
Published by Adams Media
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Reviewed by Sarah van Ingen
Subtitled: A Modern Girl’s Guide to Personal Finance
Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Taxes and savings and stocks, oh my! If you’ve felt that looking at your personal finances was like stepping into Oz, take heart! Manisha Thakor and Sharon Kedar have written a clear guidebook to finding your way home to financial security.
I know. It doesn’t seem possible to find all of the financial information that you might need in one small book. But this is no ordinary book, and these are no ordinary authors. Ms. Thakor and Ms. Kedar both hold MBA’s from Harvard’s prestigious Business School and are Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholders. These are two intelligent women who have made it their mission to empower other women to come home to financial freedom.
On My Own Two Feet was written by women for women as a tool to demystify the world of finances. In plain language, this book covers each of these areas critical to your financial health: savings, credit cards, credit scores, insurance, budgeting, investing, retirement, purchasing a home, and taxes. Not only do the authors define all terms, but they also give step-by-step instructions to improving your financial situation.
The true brilliance of this book lies in its versatility. You can come to this book, loaded with credit card debt, and you will find a concrete plan to eliminate that debt. You can also come to this book wondering whether to invest in an IRA, index fund or individual stocks, and you will receive clear guidelines. Wondering how to improve your credit score? This book can help. Wondering how to find your credit score? This book will give you the exact web address that you can use to get that score.
Please, do not suffer in silence because you’ve never had the opportunity to learn how to take charge of your financial life. On My Own Two Feet is an outstanding teacher—a reference that will point the way home, no matter where you are on your financial journey.
Armchair Interviews says: Excellent financial reference for women of all ages.
Author’s Web site: http://www.OnMyOwnTwoFeet.com