Dave Ramsey - The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness

Lipstick, Mascara & A Financial Makeover Please

pros: If you need a plan it's a plan.

cons: Generic. Too many happy customer letters. Dangerous financial assumptions.

LIVING DEBT FREE - What a concept !

pros: Easy, simple method to get rid of debt quickly!!

cons: Honestly, there are not any that i can think of.

Excellent Advice. Tedious Analogies.

pros: Easy to understand. Common sense approach that is not common enough. Quick read.

cons: Tedious illustrations and analogies.

I needed help and Dave Ramsey came to the Rescue

pros: Easy to read; solid advice for changing spending and saving habits.

cons: Suggests that you take actions and make sacrifices that may be difficult.

A concrete plan to become debt free!

pros: Simple steps anyone can use to reduce and eventually eliminate debt.

cons: Ramsey makes a fortune telling people how to reduce debt, but he's honest about it.

Best Money Book Ever

pros: Great advice, easy read.

cons: It is a lot of information all at once but just read what you need.

Dave Ramsey - the financial guru next door

pros: Excellent tone, easy to read, motivating and fun

cons: Can be quite faith-based geared, which is fine with me but might offend some.

Taking the Fear out of Finance!

pros: Back to basic money principles that no longer overwhelm. I'm empowered by the knowledge!

cons: Be ready for change. If you aren't open to sacrificing temporarily, don't bother reading

Why Didn't I Find This Sooner!

pros: Step by step instruction and included forms

cons: Getting your spouse on board is hard!

Much needed common sense for consumer America

pros: Common sense, fool-proof plan, very motivating, reminding you to be generous and give

cons: Religious overtones, a lot of "filler" if you strictly want a money book