• Why Didn't They Teach Me This in School?

  • 99 Personal Money Management Principles to Live By
  • By: Cary Siegel
  • Narrated by: Dean Sluyter
  • Length: 3 hrs and 11 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (476 ratings)

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Why Didn't They Teach Me This in School?

By: Cary Siegel
Narrated by: Dean Sluyter
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Why do high schools and colleges require students to take courses in English, math and science, yet have absolutely no requirements for students to learn about personal money management? Why Didn't They Teach Me This in School? 99 Personal Money Management Lessons to Live By was initially developed by the author to pass on to his five children as they entered adulthood. As it developed, the author realized that personal money management skills were rarely taught in high schools, colleges, and even in MBA programs.

Unfortunately, books on the subject tend to be complicated and lengthy. This book includes eight important lessons focusing on 99 principles that will quickly and memorably enhance any individual's money management acumen. Unlike many of the personal money management books out there, this book is a quick, easily digested listen that focuses more on the qualitative side than the quantitative side of personal money management.

These principles are not from a text book. Rather, they are practical principles learned by the author as he navigated through his financial life. Many are unorthodox in order to be memorable and provoke deeper thought by the listener. Not only an excellent graduation gift for high school and college students but also a great book for any adult!

©2015 Simple Strategic Solutions LLC (P)2016 Simple Strategic Solutions LLC

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Good Info

I enjoyed the book, was simple pointers to be successful in gaining your financial independence. I didn't agree with every recommendation but we all have opinions & experiences that one size doesn't fit all. I would say it is worth it to listen & sees what applies to you .

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Wish I would’ve read this sooner!

I am going to read it again and take notes. 100% recommend for young adults and people trying to build wealth.

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Great Book for beginners

So glad I didn’t listen to the negative reviews. It was a great read and I was able to do so quickly ! I would recommend

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Quite practical tips

It was very easy to listen because the book is memorable. It has many useful insights and practical tips of what to do and what to avoid. I will definitely listen to it again some time later. Of course, if you don't have debts, loans or mortgage, you might feel the need to skip some chapters but overall it discusses most areas of life related to financial decisions. P.s. A pen and a notebook may be quite useful to write down some advices

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Suitable for clueless people

Easy to understand and practical. A must read for clueless teens / ‘adult’ who are starting their adult life

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Love this book!

Very insightful, a lot of his teachings work and instantly too!! Everyone should have this book in their home! They should refer to it, as much as possible !!

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Good

If your new to finances this is the book for you!!
Take notes and make sure to follow .

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Home run financial advice!

I manage money for people with tens of millions of dollars and, with the exception of a few investment tips, this book is on point.

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Excellent Book, Must Read

Excellent. Highly recommend. Fast read. Good for all ages and stages of life, particularly helpful for young people making long term plans.

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Good Starting Point but a Little Outdated

Worth the listen if your just starting to develop your personal money habits. Insights that were new to me included overpaying the IRS, mailing in rebates, exact %'s of salary increases to save, and leveraging your last month's rent. Provided insight on making big purchases and repetition is very minimal. Enjoyed hearing how little decisions add up to lots of savings.

A little outdated which made some of the tips irrelevant such as the author's opinions on credit cards. Narration was a little slow and stiff, had to speed it up.

Tip #92 was by far the lamest piece of advice

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