Review of Money Without Matrimony

March 19th, 2010 No comments
Money Without Matrimony: The Unmarried Couple

As a consumer educator, I’ve heard many stories of people whose finances were ruined by a partner. Credit problems from a failed relationship are a common problem. Money Without Matrimony offers very sound and comprehensive advice for couples, and I can’t recommend it highly enough. I had the opportunity to interview coauthor Debra Neiman on [...]

Review of The Wall Street Journal Online’s Guide to Online Investing

March 18th, 2010 No comments
The Wall Street Journal Online

This book will assist in deciding the proper mix and timingof your portfolio holdings well into retirement. For instance,people at mid-life should consider investing in tax exemptmunicipals and tax deferred savings. Real Estate is an important asset which you will use while it appreciates in value. Reitinvestments should be entered into with great care. Capitalgains [...]

Review of Quicken(R) 2002

March 18th, 2010 No comments
Quicken(R) 2002: The Official Guide

Every thing in this book can be found in the program itself.It might help those who are uncomfortable with windows programs or clicking the mouse. It might also help those who prefer reading instructions in a book rather than on the computer screen.I was expecting some indications on how to build a Chart of Accounts [...]

Review of Emarketing Excellence, Second Edition

March 17th, 2010 No comments
Emarketing Excellence, Second Edition (Emarketing Essentials)

If you’re new to marketing, and work for a large corporation, you’ll find lots of good theory here. You’ll be able to impress your friends talking about stuff like the “7 Ps” (add people, processes, and physical evidence to the 4 you’re already familiar with) or the “5 Is” (Identification, Individualization, Interaction, Integration, and Integrity). [...]

Review of The Personal Security Handbook

March 17th, 2010 No comments
The Personal Security Handbook

First off, allow me to explain my credentials to review this book.I am a security professional, and for the last two years have provided physical security for a US military installation in the Middle East.I have taught women’s self-defense classes, assisted in training of force protection officers, and always try to maintain my own training [...]