Beyond Paycheck to Paycheck: A Conversation About Income, Wealth, and the Steps in Between

by Michael B. Rubin

So many have income, so few have wealth. Are you living paycheck to paycheck? Soon, you will understand the simple steps required to choose wealth. Pull up a chair and sit down with an approachable expert today. Have the conversation you never had, and learn the financial planning lessons you were never taught.

Founder of the financial planning education company Total Candor , Michael Rubin cuts through the jargon and unnecessary confusion that frequently defines personal finance. Beyond Paycheck to Paycheck provides you with the lessons you need to know as part of an easygoing, low-stress discussion. The result is a dialogue that will stay with you and guide you on your journey from income to wealth. With honesty, humor, and a touch of sarcasm, Beyond Paycheck to Paycheck will motivate and empower you with the tools necessary to start or continue down your personal road to financial success. You might not only survive, but also thrive, on the very income you earn today. Whatever your age or income level, go ahead start your conversation. Before long, you will be moving from income to wealth. And you will be living a life Beyond Paycheck to Paycheck.

About the Author
MICHAEL B. RUBIN is a professional speaker and founder of Total Candor, LLC. Total Candor is a financial planning education company empowering personal financial decision-making through unbiased and easily understood in-person workshops, its web site, and other media. Michael previously worked in the personal financial services practices of two of the former Big Six accounting firms. Subsequently, he worked as a new venture executive for Toys R Us, Inc. He holds a BBA from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Michael lives in Portsmouth, New Hampshire with his wife and daughter.

Genres: Nonfiction

288 pages, Paperback

First published June 29, 2007

Reviews

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am pleased to say that most of the info (though not all) in this book was review for me. It was a really good book though. The basic concepts of personal finance are explained clearly and what a person actually needs to do about them is listed in the back as an action list. The conversation structure of the book makes it quick to read and helps keep it based in reality. I think every kid who leaves high school (graduating or not) should be given a copy of this book so they can avoid financial mistakes and make good choices early in their lives.

[Nathanael · Rating 4 out of 5]

I know a little something about money. This book clarified my understanding and taught me a few things. Written in a unique style, it gets a little tiresome. However the author is rarely confusing and always defines his terms. I recommend it if you want the big picture perspective on personal finances. Unless you are self-employed. He wrote for people with jobs.

[Courtney · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've long thought that when people turn 18 [or earlier] they should get a guide to how to live life. This book addresses the strategies for making education economic decisions as well as American government requirements (taxes) and how to make the most of your money. In essence, it's probably the closest thing to the guide to life I previously wished for. Definitely worth reading.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great overview to everything financial. A lot of it was review for me, but a lot of it was new and it was well explained. I enjoyed the author's approach to this book.

[Karly · Rating 1 out of 5]

Eh. This book wasn't that great. I don't recommend it.