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In Be Money Smart, personal finance expert and media star Farnoosh Torabi shows readers how to develop the mindset, discipline, and attitude needed to build a strong financial foundation no matter what stage of life you are in. Whether you're starting out or starting over, you can grow wealth and make smart money choices that will bring financial security and well-being.
Farnoosh Torabi shows readers how to build a healthy view of money, investing, wealth, and aspirations… how to map out a plan that matches their needs and goals… and put that plan into action!
Torabi shows how to stop agonizing and start organizing… become your own biggest "money advocate"… assert yourself to stop getting ripped off by financial institutions… make your money count… build momentum… embrace an entrepreneurial spirit… get where you want to go!
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As seen on the NBC TODAY Show, Live! With Regis and Kelly, MSNBC Dayside with Chris Jansing, and in US News and World Report and the Chicago Tribune.
Named one of Library Journal's Best Business Books of 2010.
Preface xii
Introduction 1
PART I Draft Your Financial Blueprint
Chapter 1 Personalize Rich 13
Chapter 2 Establish Goals 23
Chapter 3 Craft Your Money Philosophy 39
Chapter 4 Embrace Your Relationship with Money 51
PART II Psych It Up
Chapter 5 Organize. Don’t Agonize 77
Chapter 6 Be Your Biggest Advocate 95
Chapter 7 Make Your Money Count 111
Chapter 8 Think Five Years Ahead 135
PART III Raise the Bar
Chapter 9 Break from the Norm 153
Chapter 10 Embrace the Entrepreneurial Spirit 163
Conclusion 183
Index 187