Getting out of debt is only part of the plan. The reader learns how to give, save and build wealth using the Contingency Plan and Freedom Account a...
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Feb 11, 2010
Stephanie
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I got the chance to listen to Mary Hunt at a conference and really enjoyed what she had to say.
Debt-Proof Living is hardly earthshaking; it's mostly like any other personal finance book in terms of what it has to say. Spend less than you bring in. Avoid debt like the plague. Give. Save and invest. Have a plan.
I do think this book offers some interesting ideas in one or two areas in particular: Mary has spent much of her career compiling and trying out ways of saving money More...
Debt-Proof Living is hardly earthshaking; it's mostly like any other personal finance book in terms of what it has to say. Spend less than you bring in. Avoid debt like the plague. Give. Save and invest. Have a plan.
I do think this book offers some interesting ideas in one or two areas in particular: Mary has spent much of her career compiling and trying out ways of saving money More...
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Jan 19, 2012
Alison
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I read this after I had pretty much solved my debt problem, and I think reading it last out of the three I looked into was best; it gave more solid practical advice, and my favourite tip was that you should donate (she recommends 10% of your after-tax income). Oh, actually, I think the *very best* tip she gave was to make a "Freedom Account" where you allocate money every month to the predictable surprise expenditures that hit you. She also hits on some investment info at the end of
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Jul 03, 2011
Nidia
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I read this book for the first time about 3 or 4 years ago and I revisit it often. This is an excellent book to help you develop a plan to get out of debt and take control of your personal finances. Very reminiscent of Dave Ramsey's approach but not as "strict" in the sense that Mary's plan allows for funding an emergency fund while simultaneously paying off debt and she suggests that one credit card handled responsibly is actually convenient to have while Dave's plan does not allow
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Nov 03, 2009
Tim
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Well worth the read---we adjusted several practices based on Mary's thoughts and recommendations. (We certainly aren't debt-proof yet, maybe debt-resistant ... )
Dec 31, 2011
Sabine
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This book taught me how to actually save my money and not rely on loans to buy something. Thanks a lot!
Jan 06, 2010
Stacy
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A must read for everyone. Even if you're not in debt it's a good book. I learned things I never knew.
Nov 26, 2008
Tracy
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Can you read this too often? Probably not, especially with today's economy.
Sep 23, 2009
Kasi
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I like financial books, and I especially love what Mary has to say. I think this is a great book for everyone looking to tighten up their finances a bit! She has some excellent ideas that can be put to use immediately.
May 19, 2011
Larry
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Very informative. I highly recommend this book for financial help in your life.
Feb 26, 2011
Anna
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I learned so much from this book! I read it in 2 days! Mary Hunt had some amazing ideas on how to get your debts down fast and easy but also to keep from ever being in debt again. I am so excited for this new month to start so I can start a lot of her ideas. She gave me a rude awakening of how money is not for spending, it is for managing first. Definitely recommend this book for any one seeking advice about their finances.
Oct 21, 2008
Sara
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Provides practical advice from a Christian perspective on becoming and living debt-free. Phil and I have just started putting into practice some of the practices she recommends, such as a Rapid Debt-Repayment Plan, and it's wonderful to see when we will become debt-free and how we can remain from being held captive by creditors.
Jan 26, 2008
Marla
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Another good book with good ideas on how to get and stay out of debt. I found it in the finacial section at my bookstore but it should have been shelved in the religious section - I would have never found it there! I was looking for easy books to read and understand and found this one to be that.
Feb 28, 2008
Heather
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I have really enjoyed reading this book. She has motivated me to change the way I manage my money (and I thought I already knew everything about budgeting, etc.) I am really learning a lot and it is a fast easy read. Mary Hunt has lots of great books that I am planning to read.
Jun 21, 2007
Annalee
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Mary has some great ideas...and she realistically calms fears and gives hope for the future, regardless of your current financial state.
I've been "phasing in" a lot of her ideas with great success!
I've been "phasing in" a lot of her ideas with great success!
Apr 13, 2011
Sheree
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This is a great book for anyone who is in debt. It also introduces the Rapid Debt Repayment PLan that will help you pay off your debt faster.
Dec 16, 2009
Julia
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This has been a great help in organizing our financial lives. She's really down to earth and makes living within your paycheck possible.
Sep 21, 2011
Kipahni
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very basic money instructions, however it is always good for a person like me to remind myself how to manage my money.
Apr 13, 2011
Linda
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amazing book, sound principles, have reccommended this many times and have read/own all her other books
Apr 25, 2008
Linda
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This book immensely helped me organize my finances, even after handling them for 40 years!
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