‘I Will Teach You To Be Rich’ – Book Review

iwillteachyoutoberichI am providing here a review of the new and popular book I Will Teach You To Be Rich authored by Ramit Sethi. Sethi writes for a well known blog by the same name, but the book contains a combination of the blog as well as two years of research on solid money making tips for young adults. The topics covered in the book include: which bank accounts to open, ways to avoid bank fees, how to think about money and invest, and how recognize the daily media hype as it pertains financial matters.

I really liked that the author doesn’t simply uses generalities but actually walks the readers through the various processes of increasing their net worth. This includes providing scripts of requests for rate reductions from banks and credit cards, what steps to reach success in salary negotiations, and much more. In order to further assist in making the material understandable and implementable, Sethi’s book is divided into a 6-week program of main steps to take, with each week focusing on one facet of personal finance, as follows:

* Week 1 centers on credit card usage optimization and the importance of improving one’s credit history.

* Week 2 discusses finding quality bank accounts and negotiating to reduce bank fees.

* Week 3 describes for readers how to open a 401(k) and/or a Roth IRA.

* Week 4 focuses on the process of coming up with a spending plan to enable prudent money management.

* Week 5 meshes together your new financial foundation and talks about automating it.

* Week 6 offers an introduction to investing, using asset allocation and diversification to achieve your investment goals.

Each chapter includes a useful guest article from an established financial blogger. It is also very valuable that the author is providing citations for his sources, which is a quite rare in this genre of books.

Overall, there is no doubt that the book is superb, and is ideal for employed people who are in their 20′s or ealy 30′s. This resource will be less valuable for anyone that doesn’t fit these two criteria. Another point worth mentioning is that Sethi writes in a somewhat sarcastic and at times brash tone, which certain readers may not like. Lastly, it is important to note that the book does not teach how to become rich in the sense of becoming an instant millionaire, but instead with patience and discipline. Having said that, I Will Teach You To Be Rich is a great personal finance book, packed with tips that are likely to help many of the people who read it.

Get the Quick Loan You Need

paydayoneNowadays, many people are facing a situation where the paycheck just isn’t enough to cover the bills. When this or an unexpected emergency happens, many people take advantage of the services offered by PayDay One. This company offers payday cash advance options with some differences than other companies in this industry. First of all, the company is based and licensed in several US states and is not an offshore payday lending company. Additionally, the company only offers services online, using the website Paydayone.com, so you can manage everything from the convenience of your own home. The website is intuitive and guides the customer through a simple, step-by-step secure registration process. Unlike walk-in lenders, PayDay One allows the customer to receive a loan without the hassle of filling out or faxing multiple forms. Additionally, a PayDay One advance requires absolutely no credit checks. When the time comes for repaying the loan, it is as straight forward as logging into your account.

PayDay One has been a leading provider of loans in various states since 2002. The company’s website offers an interactive map, displaying which states have access to the loan services as well as the loan cost and terms, since those differ from one state to another. PayDay One is the only payday lender that offers a Great Rate Guarantee, which means that if you find a lower price from another similarly licensed online lender, they will match it. Notably, the customer service at PayDay is dedicated to helping the customers get the quick loan they need. Based on numerous video testimonials, as the one shown below, PayDay One services have resulted in many satisfied customers.

To get started, the home page section called “How It Works” displays in 3 easy steps how to obtain Payday Loans. Basically, the customer is guided through the application where they can: 1) find out in minutes how much money they’re eligible for, 2) within 24 hours of approval, receive the funds directly in their bank account, and 3) they can manage their PayDay One account online for future transactions. It is important to note that every transaction on the site is private and secure. For any questions, there is a “Frequently Asked Questions” section and customers are encouraged to call the company’s toll-free number as well.

It is also important to note that the company’s services apply for people wishing to cover unexpected expenses, such as fixing a car or a medical emergency, or for avoiding a bounced check and late payment fees on your bills. Overall, PayDayOne.com is recommended if you need money straight away and seeking a professional service to provide it.

Consider a Government Job

governmentjobs1During these times of severe economic downturn, many are struggling to find a private sector job, however, the government is actually posting a big help wanted sign. The federal government’s civilian manpower of 2.8 million is expected to grow substantially over the coming years as it is set to stimulate the economy, introduce more regulatory agencies, and overhaul the health care system.

Since December 2007, the number of private sector jobs has been reduced by 4%, but federal employment has grown by 1.7%, according to data by the Economic Policy Institute. Notably, a projection by the Heritage Foundation, estimates that by 2012, the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act could generate 120,000 additional public sector jobs.

Government jobs require skills that are transferable from other industries and professions. Openings are quite diverse, ranging from administrative staff to engineers, project managers to financial managers, etc’. Government positions also offer a higher level of job security that is rarely matched by private sector jobs. In addition, government jobs frequently offer signing bonuses, medical benefits, cost-of-living increases, tuition assistance, and retirement benefits to attract people who normally would only consider the private sector. For some, the opportunity to do public service work is viewed as their top priority and the rest is gravy.

The following are online resources for getting your search going.

USAjobs.gov
The official job site for the US federal government, currently contains more than 43,000 worldwide openings as well as comprehensive job-related information. Some positions are: Human Resources Assistant($36,611 per year), Financial Manager($93,871), Supervisory Criminal Investigator($112,108) and many more.

The Plum Book
A publication for the US Government Policy and Supporting Positions, listing more than 7,000 civil service, leadership and support positions in the Legislative and Executive branches.

TransitionJobs.us
A work in progress, covering information about presidentially-nominated positions and related information.

Career One Stop
This Department of Labor site, offering job information and advice on salaries, education, training, resume, interview preparation and more.

You can also find state and local municipality jobs on the website govjobs.com