Two for the Money: The Sensible Plan for Making It All Work

by David Murray, Jonathan Murray, Max Alexander

Today, a Baby Boomer will turn fifty every eight seconds. Chances are they have school-age children and aging parents, with only 250 paychecks left until their sixtieth birthday and the onset of their own retirement years. So, how does the generation that truly has it all take care of everyone's needs and still have something left at the end? From fixing your 401k before it's too late to avoiding the investment "landmine" to dealing with the rising...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786717874
• ISBN13: 9780786717873
• Release Date: April 2006
• Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books
• Length: 307 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.9" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

Very Helpful

This book explains the many facets of managing your money. It is written in a very down-to-earth format with examples that bring the concepts to life. I especially enjoy the sections where Jonathan and David debate certain investment viewpoints. The Murray's take a conservative approach to investing - this is not a get rich quick book. It is a book that should be implemented as part of a long term strategy for saving and building your net worth. It explains terms and concepts in a clear, concise and interesting format. I think all young adults should read this book - it would be especially useful for college students. Starting early makes so much sense - although all is not lost for those of us who are late bloomers ;)

These two really know their stuff!

This is a great basic financing book that should be read by all ages, especially those just starting off who think they have lots of years to worry about retirement. It will creep up on you before you know it! Great book!

Required reading... plus it's funny!

This book should be required for all boomers! Strike that--this book should be required for all READERS! It takes what could be a dry, technical, even intimidating subject--getting your financial house in order--and makes it informative, entertaining, even humorous! And the Murray Brothers are not afraid to disagree with each other, poke fun at themselves, or recognize that people have different priorities. But they agree on the basics: get organized, save early and often, and plan for the future. Two for the Money inspired me to get off my butt and think long-term! It even inspired my 14 year-old son to start saving for retirement!

I Like These Guys

Since I first saw them on the Today Show, I have liked these two guys. They are very different than most financial advisors. The book makes money and investing easy to understand without "dumbing it down". I especially appreciated the section on unmarried couples. It really made sense and made me make an appointment with my lawyer.

maginificent

From the first page to the last, the Murray brothers wisdom is insightful, well written and interspersed with fabulous anecdotes. I could not put this down!!!Their advice is so worthwhile! I thought the book was absolutely wonderful. I am not only going to tell all my friends about it, but I bought extra copies to give out as presents - I can't think of a better or more useful one that they will ever receive - 5 stars!!!