by MP Dunleavey
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YOU CAN AFFORD TO BE HAPPY
MP Dunleavey, personal finance columnist for the New York Times and creator of the award-winning “Women in Red” column on MSN Money, presents a radical new plan for attaining happiness—and it doesn’t involve taking money out of the equation. The secret to true and lasting contentment is learning how to spend your cash.
Don’t just spend on—invest in yourself!
Learn how to use your money to buy:
More Time
Less Stuff
Better Health
Stronger Relationships
Greater Confidence
Rewarding Hobbies
Life-enhancing Skills
Financial Security
Peace of Mind How many times have you been told money can’t buy happiness?
It’s time to abandon this old chestnut because money is a powerful tool, which can in fact buy you all of the things you never thought it could: peace of mind, a healthier lifestyle, more time to do the things you love, stronger relationships, security, and loads of fun.
In a world where we’re bombarded with the temptations of conspicuous consumption, personal finance columnist MP Dunleavey presents an antidote to empty spending. Through quizzes, worksheets, real life examples, and sound financial advice, MP shows you how to stop throwing your money away on fleeting pleasures like the hot new designer handbag, or the biggest house on the block, and start investing in your own portfolio of happiness.
Reallocating your assets to reflect what really satisfies you is the way to enjoy a life of true wealth. Money Can Buy Happiness is for anyone who believes finishing happy is more important than finishing rich.
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7 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
 Skip this book!, 2007-12-17
I am very disappointed with this author's financial advice. All you have to do is read her columns on MSN and NY Times to realize that her judgment is flawed and short sighted. For example, in her article for MSN "7 creative ways to buy your first house" she mentions that you could make the most important purchase of your life with a so-called "friend", save for a down payment with a "susu", or buy no money down. I don't understand how any credible financial adviser would ever view those as sound methods. Those "creative ways" should be featured in an article entitled, "3 ways to fall into a foreclosure".
Unfortunately, expect more of these types of books that will end up in your yard sale or as a coaster. The author since December 1, 2007 has mentioned in her NY Times article "Tug of War: Rationality vs. Regret" that she is currently juggling two mortgages. To the author M. P. Dunleavey and those looking for solid financial advice I recommend Dave Ramsey's The Total Money Makeover.
The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Worth Reading, 2007-11-14
I've read MP's MSN columns for years but never understood how someone who is in debt can write about getting out of it. But she is an interesting writer so that's why I bought the book. It's not full of earth shattering information, but it's kind of nice, sweet good-to-know stuff. Won't change your life, well maybe a little, but it will make you think and perhaps point you in the right direction.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
 Are you wasting money on things that don't make you happy?, 2007-10-05
The author MP Dunleavy has learned her valuable lesson plan through personal experience. The book is an easy and enjoyable read full of good common sense strategies to analyze your current situation and discover ways to structure your budget goals to enjoy life the way you find most enjoyable and important. I would highly recommend this book even if you aren't in a financial crisis but just want to take a fresh look at your own habits and goals.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
Book is not just about money, 2007-07-22
When I ordered this book, I was half expecting instructions on how to hire a personal concierge. But I've read the author on MSN.com and knew she writes more on dealing with debt than servants.
This is really the next step after all the recent books on research regarding happiness (such as The Science of Happiness) - applied happiness. Dunleavey uses an investment motif which helps get across the point that it is important to get parts of all happiness areas (like diversifying your portfolio) and also it makes seem less selfish.
This book is not just about spending money. Some things don't always cost money, such as building good friendships and family relationships though when it does (such as traveling to see family) it is money well spent. And the book makes clear that saving money so that you don't lose sleep at night worrying about debt or retirement is very important.
Much of the same ground is covered in Get a Life: You Don't Need a Million to Retire Well from the happiness in retirement angle. And the book recommends Your Money or Your Life for the savings angle.
If you have not already read all these books, then get this one. It is an easy read with lots of real-life examples. It'll help re-orient your spending of both money and time to that which will maximize your enjoyment of life.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
Sensible, fun book, 2007-07-17
This author really puts the "personal" in personal finance. Dunleavey helps readers figure out what's most important to them and then helps them figure where they can cut back so they can spend more money doing what they love.This is an uplifting book that tells readers how to have a nice life on a tight budget. Yes, money can buy happiness!
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