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Blurb

Take control of your money, avoid common financial pitfalls, and prepare for whatever life throws at you

In Stop Worrying about Money, Jacqui Clarke, Australia's best-kept money secret, delivers smart and sure-fire guidance that will see you through life's financial ups and downs. You'll learn to clarify your values, set goals, and be upfront and honest about your money—both with yourself and with others.

Fact: Money comes in and goes out. The cost of living is ever increasing, big changes can come as big surprises and sometimes you're stuck just trying to keep on top of everything. It's time to hit pause on the distractions and get wise with your finances. With Stop Worrying about Money, you'll re-assess what financial independence and freedom mean to you. This is the guide that will help you build a less stressful, more empowering relationship with money, starting today.

You'll discover how to:

Build financial security for yourself and your family
Set meaningful (and within-your-means) money goals
Combat expense creep and avoid other typical money traps
Overcome setbacks and become a master planner

A practical and hands-on guide to dealing with life's most common and challenging financial obstacles, Stop Worrying about Money is the energising, no-nonsense financial wake-up call that you've been waiting for.

What Our Readers Think

This book was entered in The Wishing Shelf Book Awards. This is what our readers thought:
Title: Stop Worrying about Money: Start Planning Now to Secure Your Financial Future
Author: Jacqui Clarke

Star Rating: 4 Stars
Number of Readers: 15
Stats
Editing: 8/10
Writing Style: 7/10
Content: 7/10
Cover: 3/5
Of the 15 readers:
10 would read another book by this author.
9 thought the cover was good or excellent.
15 felt it was easy to follow.
11 would recommend this book to another reader to try.
Of all the readers, 5 felt the author's strongest skill was 'subject knowledge'.
Of all the readers, 4 felt the author's strongest skill was 'writing style'.
Of all the readers, 6 felt the author's strongest skill was 'clarity of message'.
13 felt the pacing was good or excellent.
10 thought the author understood the readership and what they wanted.

Readers' Comments
“Accessibly written and, for the most part, interesting. I have read a lot of self-help books of this nature and , to be honest, there's noting particularly new here. Mostly, it's common sense. Saying that, there's nothing wrong with a bit of common sense when planning your future financing.” Male reader, aged 54
“A good message here in terms of controlling your spending and preparing for retirement. Very practical with lots of little helpful tips. I think anybody with very little knowledge of financial planning will find this book of most interest. Old hands might find it a little too basic.” Female reader, aged 39
“A rather short book for the subject. Looks at all aspects of financial planning but not in huge depth. I think many readers will like that. The author has a lot of knowledge to share, and works hard to put her advice across in an accessible way. There's everything from gambling to wills to windfalls.” Female reader, aged 60
“This is the perfect book for new adults with little knowledge of saving, investing, etc. There's a 'common sense' feel to it. I would think it would be a FAB present for an 18 birthday to help he/she start off on the right foot.” Female reader, aged 30

To Sum It Up:
'An accessibly written 'financial' self-help book with a strong common sense feel to it. A RED RIBBON WINNER and highly recommended!' The Wishing Shelf Book Awards