No One Ever Told Us That: Money and Life Lessons for Young Adults Hardcover - 2015 - 1st Edition
by John D. Spooner
From the rear cover
No One Ever Told Us That is a witty, wise, and hands-on resource filled with essential life lessons and practical financial advice for managing your life and money in today's hard-knock economy. Written by John D. Spooner-- America's only investment advisor/novelist--this much-needed guide draws on his expertise in financial matters and his down-to-earth insights about living a fulfilling life.
Even if you have an advanced degree from Harvard, No One Ever Told Us That will help fill in the blanks and give you the answers needed to become a thriving professional, develop financial security, and grow into your own best person. The world is a much different place when you have the responsibility of supporting yourself and your family. Managing money quickly becomes a vital part of everything you do. The author gives practical solutions for building a team of people you will need in key areas such as legal, medical, and financial.
Designed as a guide for the "real" world, No One Ever Told Us That includes the concrete answers for dealing with the inevitable crises you will encounter along the way. Discover what it takes to handle losing a parent, divorce, raising children, getting fired, relocating to a new city, getting into clubs, and grappling with sibling rivalry. The book also includes advice for managing everyday issues, including getting plumbers and contractors to come on time, deciding whether to own or rent, understanding the truth about nonprofit boards, and so much more.
You've been thrown into the deep end of the ocean, the undertow is strong, and the stakes are high--it's time to start swimming. No One Ever Told Us That gets you right on track to your brightest future.
From the jacket flap
No One Ever Told Us That is a witty, wise, and hands-on resource filled with essential life lessons and practical financial advice for managing your life and money in today's hard-knock economy. Written by John D. Spooner-- America's only investment advisor/novelist--this much-needed guide draws on his expertise in financial matters and his down-to-earth insights about living a fulfilling life.
Even if you have an advanced degree from Harvard, No One Ever Told Us That will help fill in the blanks and give you the answers needed to become a thriving professional, develop financial security, and grow into your own best person. The world is a much different place when you have the responsibility of supporting yourself and your family. Managing money quickly becomes a vital part of everything you do. The author gives practical solutions for building a team of people you will need in key areas such as legal, medical, and financial.
Designed as a guide for the "real" world, No One Ever Told Us That includes the concrete answers for dealing with the inevitable crises you will encounter along the way. Discover what it takes to handle losing a parent, divorce, raising children, getting fired, relocating to a new city, getting into clubs, and grappling with sibling rivalry. The book also includes advice for managing everyday issues, including getting plumbers and contractors to come on time, deciding whether to own or rent, understanding the truth about nonprofit boards, and so much more.
You've been thrown into the deep end of the ocean, the undertow is strong, and the stakes are high--it's time to start swimming. No One Ever Told Us That gets you right on track to your brightest future.
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- Title No One Ever Told Us That: Money and Life Lessons for Young Adults
- Author John D. Spooner
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition number 1st
- Edition 1
- Pages 192
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Wiley
- Date 2015-06-02
- ISBN 9781118992234 / 1118992237
- Weight 0.8 lbs (0.36 kg)
- Dimensions 9.1 x 6.3 x 0.8 in (23.11 x 16.00 x 2.03 cm)
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Themes
- Aspects (Academic): Business Aspects
- Topical: Family
- Library of Congress subjects Conduct of life, Finance, Personal
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2015007712
- Dewey Decimal Code 332.024
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