The total money makeover : a proven plan for financial fitness /

Ramsey, Dave.

The total money makeover : a proven plan for financial fitness / Dave Ramsey. - Nashville : Nelson Books, - xxi, 223 pages : illustrations, forms ; 25 cm

"Revised & updated"--Jacket.

Introduction. What this book is not -- Meet the winners of the total money makeover challenge -- 1. The total money makeover challenge -- 2. Denial : I'm not that out of shape -- 3. Debt myths : debt is (not) a tool -- 4. Money myths : the (non)secrets of the rich -- 5. Two more hurdles : ignorance and keeping up with the Joneses -- 6. Save $1,000 fast : walk before you run -- 7. The debt snowball : lose weight fast, really -- 8. Finish the emergency fund : kick Murphy out -- 9. Maximize retirement investing : be financially healthy for life -- 10. College funding : make sure the kids are fit too -- 11. Pay off the home mortgage : be ultrafit -- 12. Build wealth like crazy : Arnold Schwarzedollar, Mr. Universe of Money -- 13. Live like no one else -- Budgeting forms.

Dave condenses his 17 years of financial teaching and counseling into 7 organized, easy-to-follow steps that will lead you out of debt and into a Total Money Makeover. Plus, you'll read over 50 real-life stories from people just like you who have followed these principles and are now winning with their money. It is a plan designed for everyone, regardless of income or age. With The Total Money Makeover, you'll be able to: Design a sure-fire plan for paying off ALL debt; Recognize the 10 most dangerous money myths; Secure a big, fat nest egg for emergencies and retirement; Positively change your life and your family tree! - Publisher. A strategy for changing attitudes about personal finances covers such topics as getting out of debt, the dangers of cash advances, and keeping spending within income limits.

9780785289081 0785289089

2003014115


Finance, Personal.
Debt.
Debt.
Finance, Personal.

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