It Takes Money, Honey: A Get-Smart Guide to Total Financial Freedom

by Georgette Mosbacher and Diane Harris

Book Overview

If you can take only one lesson away from this book, let it be this: The only person you can depend on to take care of you financially is...you

Successful businesswoman Georgette Mosbacher learned this lesson the hard way. Rich and socially prominent now, this smart, ambitious woman grew up in poverty, helping to raise her three younger siblings while her grandmother and mother worked to keep the family afloat after her father's death. As an...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060392363
• ISBN13: 9780060392369
• Release Date: December 1998
• Publisher: Harper Business
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Common sense approach to money for women.

This is the first financial planning book any woman should read. Ms. Mosbacher gives simple and specific advice on how to get started planning your financial future. The reader should keep in mind, however, that Ms. Mosbacher believes that money is the most important thing in the world. As long as one doesn't lose perspective, the guidelines in this book are very helpful.

The Unsinkable Georgette Does It Again!

Georgette Mosbacher is a real inspiration. Despite the naysayers who won't acknowlegde her achievements due to her marriages to high-profile, high-finance husbands, one only has to read this book and her last ("Feminine Force") to realize that this lady knows what she's talking about. "Money, Honey" it very practical (none of this visualizing mumbo jumbo ala Suze Orman) and covers the basics of managing money very well. No, it's not an academic financial analysis, but the fact is the basic financial skills she writes about are, unfortunately, concepts many women have no clue about implementing in their lives. Too many have the idea that money is some mystery, like fate or luck, that either you have or you don't. Georgette empowers the reader by saying "You may not have it yet, but I'll show you how you can get it." Georgette is to be commended for writing a book that will help a lot of people take money seriously and improve their well-bing as a result. On a personal note, I was sorry to read in the book that Robert Mosbacher walked away from this very intelligent, beautiful, elegant woman. His loss! Best wishes for future happiness, Georgette. You deserve it.

Sensible women only! It can make a difference....

I bought the book after watching the author being interviewed on television. I had been thinking about finances and "changing my ways" for a long time; wanting to start somewhere sight unseen, this seemed like the best beginning. From the first chapter, the no nonsense recommendations have made a substantial difference. I have already changed my checking account, signed up for mutal funds and am looking into shopping for new car insurance. I treat myself to a chapter of reading a day to reaffirm the concepts and so far so good! The book writes to women, for women. It favors women at every turn so, if you are a woman - try reading this book first - it may make a difference to your life too!

A quick overview of what every woman should know about money

Gorgette's book is a very quick read. You will love her attitude toward life and money. "Look out for #1." The case studies she uses are appropriate and uplifting. This book is not for you if you are looking for in depth financial counseling. But if you need to get started, or if you have never had any money of your own, this book is for YOU!Georgette's attitute toward the reality of relationships and how money=power in relationships does not follow the feminist norm. It is much more realistic. She stresses the importance of financial independence, even if it is just a few dollars socked away each week.Georgette Mosbacher is my role model from now on.

A winner again !!!

She's been there....done that! And she makes it possible for us gals to relate. Glad there's someone that tells it like it is...honest, frank, and the true grit. Gotta have money - with or without a husband! Hope she finds happiness.