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    <body><![CDATA[Knowledge is power and David Bach known by many as 'America's Financial Coach' is helping consumers regain their power from businesses that are out to make a profit anyway they can.  This book should be on all TBR lists, especially now.<br/><br/>If you think your doing a good job managing your mon...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/49057280">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[In plain language Bach covers in an encyclopedia-like format automobiles; banking; credit; family matters; health; home; retirement; shopping; taxes; TV and phone; and travel. The reader can read the book from cover to cover, or by subject. Since each section is dense with information, Bach includes...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/55951391">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Tip #1, borrow the book from a friend or the library.<br/>The book did have a few good tips, I particularly liked the section on travel, but not enough to warrant the $30 (CDN) pricetag.<br/>Especially disappointing was the fact that the home mortgage section didn't have a discussion on variable v...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/60628753">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[I enjoy any of Bach's books as he presents finance in an easy to understand format.  This book was unique as it takes a look at various aspects of your life and breaks down where you can save money; everything from on the cable bill to buying a new house.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[I skimmed this one, but it has a bunch of really good advice.  Some of which we currently do, and some of which we need to change.  Really good for those starting out in life, or those in need of financial direction.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[A solid intro to a lot of different topics, and Bach makes it very easy to find information on a specific topic. In areas like retirement plans it doesn't go very deep and another book on the subject would be a good idea. ]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Some interesting nuggets - best sections are in first half of the book.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Good general information, didn't answer all of my questions. ]]></body>
    
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