Comments on: Book Review & Giveaway: “Get Financially Naked”

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By: Caroline B.

Caroline B. — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:24:19 +0000

I believe that you learn from your parents about how to have a relationship with money. I think it is important to be open with your spouse about your relationship with money, if you have debt, your credit score, etc… I do not think that you should not marry someone you love because of their financial situation, but if they are not willing to change their ways to better their relationship with money I think that might be a deal breaker.
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By: admin

admin — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 04:56:23 +0000

Manisha Thakor :
Hi Financial Samurai – Thank you for reading past the “to all women” dedication & for your very thorough review of GET FINANCIALLY NAKED. As for your excellent query on where are the “sexy” books directed at guys – I think that is SUCH a good question (and a wide open niche, anyone? anyone?…). During my 15 years working in financial services, I saw time and again wonderful men tied to jobs they hated to earn money that their families spent on stuff that really didn’t make any of them happy in the long run. For as passionate as I am about helping women take charge of their financial future, I have to say men need some financial luvin’ too. For any person – man or woman – these are tough times and we all need to be able to speak freely to our mates about the financial pressures we feel. So to whoever might want to write that book for the guys… I’m wishing you a bestseller!

Hi Manisha thanks for visiting! There may be an argument that men have had even tougher times during this downturn than men, if more men have been considered head of household. Thanks for the encouragement and idea about writing a book for men. I really do believe society just ignores men when it comes to the pressures placed on us to succeed and provide for the family. I for one would love to have less pressure, but it is what it is. I may have to ping Adams media for a book proposal!

By: admin

admin — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 04:53:33 +0000

@Matt Hmmm, donno where you're coming from. It's an honest question regarding why there aren't more books directed just solely for men given all the pressures we are under to provide. @Charlie The one at home DEFINITELY contributes the team. I value a house husband or house wife at at least $60,000-80,000 a year. @Kathy D I agree, some kind of healthy friction is important when it comes to money, since finances are combined. Otherwise, resentment will occur if the couple is on different wave lengths. I have to imagine it's important to be on the same page before it's too late, and that there will be signs of destruction before that too late comes. @Rob Bennett

By: Charlie

Charlie — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 03:01:35 +0000

yeah, talking through money stuff with your significant is really important to reaching goals and being honest about what’s realistic and what’s not. Even if one person isn’t working I think it’s still a good idea to keep communication a top priority. After all, the one at home can still contribute to the “team” in many ways even if he/she isn’t generating a paycheck of their own.

By: Kathy D

Kathy D — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 02:56:48 +0000

I am single but would love this work for when I meet someone so I know we are on the same page about money before it is to LATE

By: JOhn DeFlumeri Jr

JOhn DeFlumeri Jr — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 01:39:47 +0000

Both partners really need to know everything the other one is doing financially, if they want to live peacefully.

John DeFlumeri Jr
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Run ‘Round The Blogosphere 1/14/2010 | Well-Heeled Blog — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 23:30:50 +0000

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By: Little House

Little House — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 22:49:11 +0000

This looks like it’s geared towards young couples who are seriously talking about marriage. For those of us who have been married for years, we just learned how to communicate about finances the hard way – a running theme for me!
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By: admin

admin — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 22:40:53 +0000

Fyi, several great comments stuck in pending mode which can’t be released until tonight bc I’m traveling. One from Manisha herself!

Be back later.

By: Manisha Thakor

Manisha Thakor — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 22:30:27 +0000

@admin Sam – Thanks for reading past the “To All Women” dedication :) It’s an honor to have GET FINANCIALLY NAKED reviewed by you. I LOVE your question about where are the “sexy” books directed at guys. Having worked for over 15 years in the financial services industry, I have met entirely too many hard-working men slaving away at jobs they hated to earn money that their families then spent on stuff that didn’t bring them happiness. Many of these men wanted to leave their jobs – but felt trapped and forced to support a lifestyle they didn’t even enjoy. Worse, they were unable to bring up the discussion with their families because of societal pressure to “man up”. So I see a big opportunity here for a thoughtful book on the same subject directed at men. Goodness knows when it comes to the subject of love & money, we can all use… well… a little luv!

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By: Jane

Jane — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:11:47 +0000

Sam – To answer your question, it’s bc society doesn’t allow men to freely show their emotion without being laughed at.

Also, well done in exposing Matt as a woman, or a very sensitive man! Lol

By: Matt

Matt — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:51:31 +0000

You gotta be kidding me!
This question has male-chauvinist pig written all over it! No book is worth that.
I abstain.
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