Bob Lotich

This book is all about changing your mindset around money. There are plenty of books with all the particulars of the how-to manage your money, but not a lot of books about changing the way you think about money. Even for that reason alone it makes this book worthwhile to read. And like it or not, money and your mindset around it, affects every person.

Mr. Lotich shares how God changed the way he thinks about money. The authenticity and openness were refreshing and never did I sense even a hint of any condemnation in this book.

He also shares new ways to look at familiar scriptures and lots of wisdom, plain and simple.

Overall there was a very positive tone, even almost joyful and I found the bite-sized chapters (divided into 31 days as a devotional) to be very convenient to read.

One point stood out to me and it is that it’s all God’s money and we are merely stewards. He talks about stewardship quite a bit so if you could use more information on that topic I definitely recommend this book for you.

This book is not loaded with a lot of particulars in the how-to manage your money area, but there were lots of general suggestions and lots of different topics were addressed such as, discontentment, stewardship, debt, tithing, budgeting, trust and giving.

A couple of quotes I enjoyed that were included in the chapter on money quotes were:

“It is possible to give without loving, but it is impossible to love without giving.” Richard Braustein

“You can everything in life that you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want.” Zig Ziglar

Since every person handles money in some form or another and there are precious few books dealing with a biblical mindset of money, I really recommend this book to every Christian!

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the author himself.I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commision’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”… (más)

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This review is from: How To Save Money: A 21-Day Challenge To Save $500/Month (Kindle Edition)
Jackie Paulson Professional Book Reviewer
How to Save Money: A 21-Day Challenge to Save $500/Month [Kindle Edition]
Bob Lotich (Author)
Reviewer: Jackie Paulson © 2013 on Aug 1, 2013
Day 1-Lower your monthly bills
*find best price for your monthly bills, like
*cable
*internet
*cell phone
*insurance
Site: yourbillcutter.com

Day 2-Buy used books, buy used college books
Day 3-Negotiate your interest rate on your credit cards
*Site: debt snowball method

Day 4-Simplify your wardrobe
*take one item out, and then can place another one in its place
*shop at resale stores

Day 5- I have simply forgot what this day said

Day 6- Cancel your cable
*buy 99.00 Apple TV
*subscribe to Netflix

Day 7- Make your own coffee
Day 8-Investigate refinancing
*check rates in your area
site: LendingTree.com

Day 9- Get cash back Debit card
Site: perkstreet.com
Day 10- Sell your clutter
*eBay
*Amazon

Day 11- Save on Energy in your house
*seal all cracks
*insulate

Day 12-Save on exercise
*exercise outside
*join class at community college and use gym for free

Day 13- Save on car Insurance
*get cheaper quotes

Day 14- Buy home in winter months
*buy holiday items the previous year’s

Day 15- Stop eating out
Day 16-Buy in bulk with amazons "subscribe and save"
Day 17- Make cheaper phone calls
*magic jack
*Skype

Day 18- Car
Site: Edmunds.com saves on gas

Day19- Rent for home depot for items you need to rent to fix your house
*zilok.com
*rentything.com

Day 20-Use discounts provided by Employer
Day 21- Get your property taxes lowered
My overall review is that you need to know that I have 0 debts and have 0 debts for years. I learned the hard way buy going into debt, getting out of debt and learning to live a simple lifestyle with 0 debts. If I do not have cash to buy something I do not buy it is my only rule.
Now, if you are in debt and need helpful information to really save you money, and then this is a great book with simple helpful tips and tricks to get you to save even if you "think" you already know how. I am a huge fan of Dave Ramsey and this book will talk about what Dave Ramsey tells as well.
This is an information book that anyone can take at least one tip and save money and that is what we all want, to save money. I highly recommend this book to anyone who needs to get out of debt, stay out of debt and help others do the same.
© 2013… (más)