So far, there are only 16 entries for our book giveaway. That means you’ll have a better shot at winning my review copy of “How to be Richer, Smarter, and Better-Looking than Your Parents,” by Zac Bissonnette. I’m also extending the deadline to enter because I’m taking Monday off. See below for details!
Bissonnette writes about finances in a form that is easy to understand. It’s a must for young adults who want a secure, stable and happy life. Who doesn’t, right?
The 23-year-old is also the author of the popular “Debt-Free U“ which I reviewed back in 2010. Now he’s back to guide young adults through the traps that await them in their post-college years. He writes:
The point is this: Managing your financial life is not about spreadsheets and compound interest. It’s about your life. The financial decisions you make can give you freedom or make you a slave.
The 240-page book offers insight on everything from job hunting to saving for retirement. A must for everyone who has received advice from parents and others who simply don’t know much about money, but are great at dispensing advice.
Though this book is written for the younger generation, most of the information is useful for those past their twenties. If you don’t mind irreverent humor, then this book is for you.
If you would like to win my review copy of “How to be Richer, Smarter, and Better-Looking than Your Parents,” by Zac Bissonnette leave a comment by Monday, May 28, 2012 at 11:59 p.m. EST, telling me what’s the worst money advice you’ve given your kids or have receive from your parents. I’ll announce the winner on Tuesday, May 29!
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Welcome to Bargain Babe! I’m Mara, and I’m so glad you’re here. I am an obsessive bargain hunter and penny pincher, and I am determined to live a full life without EVER paying full price. 
My parents never encouraged the use of credit. I have found that using credit wisely can be very beneficial.
My Dad said go to college of course I did,
signed lots of papers and then when I finished college, I just owe lots of money.
I did work and pay off the loans but, that was a hard lesson to learn. I think credit is a good idea, but, not over use it and, try to pay if off quickly. It is nice when you know you can pay the bill the next month.
This is what I tell my Son who does not have a job yet.
My parents told me not to buy a house which I take as both bad and good advice in this economy…Im still renting…
My mother, who worked in a factory all her life, encouraged me to take “office” classes and not science. Had I (a female) gone toward the science side, I would have probably have earned a degree as an engineer and done well rather than taking low-paid, low-respected office work which is now VERY hard to even find.
The worst money advise I’ve received from my parents is the “charge it” mentality. I’ve learned from that mistake! If I can’t afford to pay for it in full when I want something, I don’t buy it at all!
My parents never gave me any financial advice.
My parents never gave me any financial advice, either. I basically had to fend for myself and learned as I went through life.
I have been seeing this book advertised everywhere it seems! I need to catch up and read it
My parents have never given me any financial advise other than how to spend my money. Which isn’t helping me much.
My dad gave great advice- always pay off credit cards each month, spend below my means, etc.
My mother told me to marry a man who had a good job, lol, got to be the worst advice ever
My dad is full of financial advice that I’ve carried along the way. But the best advice came from my mom. She told me to be financially educated when it comes to my marital finances. To know what my husband is doing with our stocks, if he is the money handler in the relationship. To know exactly how much is in savings and how we are planning for the future. She was a stay at home mom and just let my dad handle it all….which she regrets because if anhingn ever happened or happens to him, she will have no idea where we stand. Don’t be ignorant if you are not the controller of your family.
My mom has no idea about our finances, no idea how many bank accounts she and my dad have, how much they make etc, and it’s not because my dad is keeping that info from her. She just doesn’t want to be bothered by it. I knew that I would not be like that when I got married!
My parents were very hard-working with 7 kids to raise. No matter how hard they worked they never seemed to get ahead. We were taught to work hard and save everything you could. Not really bad advice but I could have used a little more fun in my life. Living life is an important part of the journey. Maybe a few more vacations along the way without worrying about money for the future so much.
Parents gave pretty good advice. They were not aware of certain things though because they had never had exposure to them – Investments (stocks etc..), real estate investments, and owning own business to name a few.
The worst advise I ever received it the notion that money will always be there and will not run out. Obviously that is not the case, and a plan is needed rather than budgeting and spending so crazy
Mom did it all on her own. We did not have much but did not want for anything either. To this day, I am a bargain hunter and never pay full price for anything. Part of the fun is finding a great buy and that contributes to my joy-filled life.
My mom was always very frugal and somehow always managed to make ends meet. My mom never really gave me any financial advise. I just learned by watching her if you want something you need to save – plain and simple.
All I remember my mom saying was she was going to take from peter to pay paul. I am glad I did not take that kind of “advice.”