take control of your personal finances

By chance, I had the opportunity to read an inspirational finance book called Rich Dad Poor Dad. I read it in 2 sittings, for 2 main reasons. 1) It was VERY easy reading, so I skimmed the majority of it, and 2) It was getting me excited about finance again.
     Although there are those who criticize the author, and for good reason, for some of his advice as well as his proposed financial expertise, the book is a motivation tool, and a great one at that. Rich Dad Poor Dad, with interesting financial sayings and quotes brimming from every page, will wake you up from your daily avoidance of all things money, and it will open your eyes to what habits are direly hurting your accumulation of wealth. For those of you who go to work, put your paycheck in the bank (or worse, cash your paycheck every week) without thinking more about where the money is going, this book is a must read, for sure.
     Personally, I have used the book as inspiration. I’ve read it and moved on to more investment books which are probably more useful in terms of the details of where to actually put my money. After I finish them, I will add reviews of those as well.
     One of those books is Jason Kelly’s “The Neatest Little Guide to Stock Market Investing.” This book is a thorough introduction (or review) to stocks, with most details on terms, researching, and trading spelled out for you. I highly recommend starting out with this one - you can get it on his website, along with other useful information, or at Amazon here.
     In the meantime, though, I encourage YOU to do the same. Take charge of your money and your life now! With a little attention and forethought, you can increase your riches by much more.