The Dumb Things Smart People Do with Their Money: Thirteen Ways to Right Your Financial Wrongs

This book is a great read with 13 stupid things people do with their money. It is humorous and has great info in it.

I'm a big fan of Jill's, I listen to her podcast all the time and she was one of my inspirations for changing careers to become a Financial Advisor. So I was really excited to get her book. It was a quick, relatively easy read, that made what can be a pretty dry subject entertaining. Her writing style reminds me of sitting down with that friend who is going to tell you the truth even if it isn't what you want to hear, and isn't going to let you get away with your B.S. We all need a friend like that! Her advice is sound, leaning towards conservative, and she gives lots of great real-world examples on why you should prepare for life's unexpected challenges. I thoroughly enjoyed it and I think it may have helped me embrace portfolio rebalancing.

The essential content could fill a small pamphlet, but she's extended her advice with lots of anecdotes to reinforce her points. A quick read or skim through will remind you what you need to do to manage your money effectively. Get a copy and pass it around the family. The most useful is a list of all the documents and information to assemble NOW for your family when you die. Worthwhile purchase for any adult.

Initially I didn’t know for whom this book was written. The answer is EVERYONE. From the person who doesn’t have money to “invest” to the high net worth individual who has a sophisticated money manager, Schlesinger’s book is for all. She not only tells you what you’re doing wrong and how to fix it, she tells you WHY. You won’t change your behavior if you don’t change your thinking --Schlesinger guides you through the process of understanding your financial psychology. It’s an incredibly valuable book that has universal application.The best part though is that Schlesinger is hilarious. And oh so honest.

I read The Dumb Things Smart People Do With Their Money: Thirteen Ways to Right Your Financial Wrongs and completely enjoyed the book. For someone like me, nearing retirement it is a valuable resource if only to serve as a check on the decisions my wife and I have made so far. There is a wealth of great advice delivered in an easy and fun to read style. Some of the mistakes we’ve already made can’t be undone but many of our choices can still be modified to greater advantage. I highly recommend this useful financial guide.

Felt like I was abnormal not having a six figure income and/or a million plus retirement account. Wished she had dealt with a more rounded population or at least used examples dealing with those who earn less than six figures and whose retirement accounts were below the million dollar plus amounts and had a life style less ostentatious as shown in the examples.On the plus side I thought the chapters on insurance, protecting your identity and having a will were right on.

This is a well written book which gives helpful advice in simple terms. It sparked conversations with my wife about our financial future and gave us insight in what to ask and look for in a wide range of topics, such a retirement, home purchase, life insurance and our child's future education costs. This book is good for people who may be afraid to ask questions about their own financial situation for fear of looking ignorant.

This book is essential reading for anyone starting out in a career, as well as those already established and those nearing retirement. It is practical and full of many examples of individuals who have made unwise financial decisions. It encompasses so many areas that all of us will have to deal with at some point in time in our lives. Reading and applying the principles in this book will pay big dividends.

Me ha gustado mucho! Bastante fluido y con muchos tips, aunque algunos de ellos están muy enfocados para Estados Unidos

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Llegó bastante maltratado, la portada del libro no está adherida a la pasta la enviaron suelta y maltratada