The Money Answer Book

Dave Ramsey -

The Money Answer Book is a unique collection of the 100+ most-asked questions from the popular Dave Ramsey Show, which is heard everyday across North America by millions of listeners on over 400 radio stations.

Key Strengths:

Format.   Besides the fact that this book draws from years of experience talking to real people about real money challenges, the format of The Money Answer Book makes it stand out from other money management books. It is designed to be a super-quick, easy-read for those that may be intimidated by meatier finance books, or just want a bottom-line answer to a question they have about money. This is Dave at his best - specific answers to specific questions.

Topics.   Though concise, this book covers a wide range of topics related to money - including debt, relationships, budgeting, saving, investing, bankruptcy, college, giving, insurance, retirement, estate planning, cars, and real estate.

Fast-Read.   The entire book can be read in less than two hours - and that would even allow for time to get up occasionally and get a drink to ponder what you just read! The aim of The Money Answer Book is not to delve deeply into perspectives on money management or biblical stewardship (though both of those themes are addressed). For those that are looking for more depth, Ramsey has written other such books, including his original Financial Peace book, or his more recent best-seller The Total Money Makeover.

Application.   In addition to providing straight-forward answers to everyday money problems, The Money Answer Book also includes simple worksheets and checklists to help the reader set goals and put what they are reading into action.

Quotes.   Dave is well known for sprinkling his books and live appearances with punchy, memorable quotes. The Money Answer Book is no exception, offering scripture verses throughout as well as inspirational quotes such as "Well done is better than well said" and "Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently."

Premise.   The Money Answer Book reinforces several of the key themes that Dave has repeated in other venues, such as: credit cards are harmful, people have money problems because they don't plan, and emergency funds are essential on the journey to financial freedom.

Uses.   If you have an interest in spreading the message of biblical financial freedom to others, this would be a great book to hand out to friends, family, church members, etc. While thicker giveaway books may be received by some as an "assignment", The Money Answer Book has a friendly, accessible feel, and allows even the most casual reader to pick it up and immediately get help and encouragement in areas that interest them.

Things to be Aware of:

Nothing new under the sun? Some may think there isn't much new Dave can say. After all, he's on the radio every day for three hours, has written several books, produced the popular Financial Peace University video seminar, appeared in numerous media interviews, and now hosts his own show on FOX Business. But the point of The Money Answer Book isn't to provide groundbreaking new information - it is to provide an easy reference guide to give people reminders and encouragement as "life happens."

Available at: www.daveramsey.com