Eric Tyson - Personal Finance for Dummies

Pros: An easy-to-read, do-it-yourself book on personal finances
Cons: None

I have a dare for you. Gather up all your credit card statements, grab a calculator…now add up the grand total of all you owe. I know…you’re probably scared…you don’t want to know what you owe. I didn’t want to know either! Denial is soooo...

Pros: Easy, fun reading. Tyson's book is common sense reading filled with humor.
Cons: Sometimes a little too simplistic; but this is both a pro and a con.

I am a finance major. So I am one of those sick puppies who actually enjoys reading about how to manipulate money. I read the Wallstreet Journal, and I read just about any political and financial article I can get my hands on. But even I will agree...

Pros: Practical advice for everyone.
Cons: Insurance chapter is boring, I hate paying for insurance.

Having had chronic attention-deficit disorder for most of my life, I never really been able to read a book cover to cover ever. This book actually kept my attention and I was able to complete it. I actually read it twice, and have often checked back for ...

Pros: Easy-to-read and understand Concise, concise, direct Great references NOT BORING!
Cons: None I can think of.

Like many others, I have only good things to say about this book. It's not a short and flimsy book that's very lacking. In fact this book goes into detail about each aspect in personal financing, gives great references, and guidelines to follow. It ...

Pros: Full of useful tips and suggestions.
Cons: None!

Out of all of the personal financial books I've read, this one is probably the best. I was originally turned to author Eric Tyson by a friend of mine who informed me that all of his books are great. And they are! [He's written several in addition to...