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Rating: 4
Some very useful advice

Ms. Orman has written a very practical and useful book -- particularly laws 1 through four. Her old paradigm -- look inside to find out why you are not managing money as well as you could and the idea that people need to feel empowered when dealing with money -- are present here, as well as in her 9 Steps to Financial Freedom. What this book adds are some very useful pieces of advice on how to organize your priorities in deling with debt, saving for emergencies, preparation for home- and car- buyers. If you are bored or dislike Ms. Orman's philosophical and feel-good diversions, you can skip them altogether, but the book offers very practical advice (and has a workbook at the end to boot).

Rating: 5
More appropiate now than ever!

I couldn't think of a better time for Suze Orman's new book; "The Laws of Money."

I know that some people are offended by Suze's metaphysical approach combined with her financial expertise. I find the combination to be a winner.

Nice cover shot too!

As another reviewer stated, if you feel that this advice is too basic, then do a financial checkup--how are you doing financially? If you are doing well, then why are you buying more financial books?

I highly recommend "The Laws of Money" to anyone who wants to maximize financial succe$$!

Suze, great book. I look forward to your next foray.

Rating: 4
I'm good enough, smart enough, and doggonit people like me!

This book is great for people who are inexperienced in handling finances. Suze lays forth ideology that should be followed if you are interested in having a good retirement and being able to provide for your family in the future. Many of the ideas presented in this book she states over and over again on her CNBC program The Suze Orman Show.

Some of the thinking put forth is plain common sense - such as realizing the damage that could result from building a high credit card debt. Some parts cause you to think about the financial implications beyond the obvious - such as the additional costs of owning a home.

Suze's books are geared towards individuals unfamiliar with the world of finance; people who shy away from words like "investing" and "interest rates". If you are starting off your life and intend to plan a financially prosperous future, definitely read this book. It could save much hardship in the future by giving you something to follow when making a major purchase such as a home, car, or college. It will help you plan your retirement. I would not recommend this book if you are financially competent and want to take your investments to the next level, such as diving into the stock market.

The additional pages in the back for writing notes and completing "exercises" did not intrigue me. But overall, the book was well written and Suze was able to bring her own personal parables into the book, making it an interesting read.