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9 Steps to Financial Freedom: Practical and Spiritual Steps So You Can Stop Worrying; Revised and Updated Version
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Sales rank 224,191
Customers rating (based on 230 reviews)
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Suze Orman has transformed the concept of personal finance for millions by teaching us how to gain control of our money -- so that money does not control us. She goes beyond the nuts and bolts of managing money to explore the psychological, even spiritual power money has in our lives. The 9 Steps to Financial Freedom is the first personal finance book that gives you not only the knowledge of how to handle money, but also the will to break through all the barriers that hold you back.Combining real-life recommendations with the motivation to overcome financial anxieties, Suze Orman offers the keys to providing for yourself and your family, including:* seeing how your past holds the key to your financial future* facing your fears and creating new truths* trusting yourself more than you trust others* being open to receiving all that you are meant to have* understanding the lessons of the money cycleThe 9 Steps to Financial Freedom is useful advice and inspiration from the leading voice in personal finance. As Orman shows, managing money is far more than a matter of balancing your checkbook or picking the right investments. It's about redefining financial freedom -- and realizing that you are worth far more than your money.
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| Publisher | Three Rivers Press | | Release date | 12/2000 | | Availability | | | Edition | Paperback |
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Great book, but numerous typos in the Kindle edition
I have had this book on my nightstand for years, but have avoided reading it because I feared I would get a bit of a scolding for my financial habits and I was also worried that it would be too dry to read before bedtime. After buying a Kindle, this is the first non-work-related book I've read during my commute.
This book is suprisingly easy to read. There are lots of anecdotes to keep the topics interesting and relatable. The information in this book is invaluable.
But I have to say, I am shocked at the number of typos and editing errors! This book has been out for a LONG time, yet there's an instance on just about every page of two words being smashed together without a space between them. Not only that, but I've counted at least 3 times where double-negatives have made a sentence non-sensical, or where a sentence cancels out what the sentence prior to it states. What? Did anyone edit this book for Kindle?
This criticism is in no way aimed at the author, but the publisher. Please have another look and correct your work. You should be embarrassed.
Great for beginners and pros
This book is great for people who would like to get control of their finances and is an equally great refresher for those who already have their finances under control. I'm in the latter but it was still worth reading, though I did skip some of the credit card and budgeting stuff.
In general, Suze discusses end of life matters (wills, trusts, ect.), investing (retirement plans, mutual funds, etf's, etc.), saving your money (spending within you means, credit cards, etc.), and the psychology of why people ignore these issues (childhood experiences with money), and how you should handle your wealth responsibly (take control of it, plan accordingly for your death, and give to those in need). She generally introduces a topic, gives real life examples, discusses these, then gives the reader an exercise to do. She gets a little too psychological and spiritual at times for my taste, but she did hit a lot of underlying truths. For example, she says the sixth law of financial freedom is to trust your inner voice. I think this is true for finances, as well as all of lifes decisions in fact. If you ignore this voice inside of you, you are ignoring your true self and in time, this voice will win the yelling match and you will have to face it. In relation to finances, this generally leads to losing money.
Another lesson she discusses, which is probably news to many readers, is that you must be generous with money before you can truly be wealthy. She says this puts you in touch with the best part of yourself. I do think this is true for most people. It reminds of the philosophy in Lao Tze's Tao de Ching, which basically says to get something, you must first not want it. By donating some of your money, you are releasing your fears of losing it, and freeing yourself to earn more.
Great read, especially for less than $6.
 This Book Will Change Your Life!
Thank you Suze for your quick, no nonsense approach to managing money. I feel like I can go on now and not be afraid of what to do next! Your book is the kick in the pants I needed and my husband thanks you as well. I can't believe
that there are some (people?) on here, saying that this book is not helpful ,if that's the case they need to get some other book and just shut up already. Your book has been great for myself and countless others...that's why it's selling so well! They already know who you are and what your about ,so it's their own damn fault if they don't like it! I find it to be extremely helpful. I can't wait to get your other book's as well. Your WONDERFUL!! Thank you again...
Sound Advice / Quality Presentation
As a leader in mainstream financial advice, Suzie Orman has become successful by providing intelligent financial advice that works. Orman is a proponent of financial accountability and sound money management declaring that financial freedom begins with the way you think, not in a financial planner's office. The 9 Steps to Financial Freedom include incorporating the proper mindset as well as tips on managing money, investing, and setting up proper wills, trusts, and insurance plans.
Orman writes in a friendly manner making her content enjoyable and easy to read. She provides an abundance of real world examples to support her principles, and more than enough content to provide anyone financial stability. I highly recommend The 9 Steps for a better understudying of how to strengthen one's finances and plan properly for the future.
The 9 Steps to Financial Freedom:
Suze Orman's advise is good for younger people.
Yes, this is a good book.
I wish I had read it when I was 20s or even 30s.
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