Moolala: Why Smart People Do Dumb Things with Their Money - and What You Can Do About It - Softcover

Sellery, Bruce

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0771080441 ISBN 13: 9780771080449

Publisher: McClelland & Stewart, 2011

Synopsis

Smart, capable people are doing dumb things with their money. They can teach high school, write a marketing plan, navigate the Metro in Paris, file their own taxes, brew their own beer, program a PVR, and even raise teenagers. And still, these smart, capable people often do dumb things when it comes to their money. In Moolala, business journalist, professional coach, and popular speaker Bruce Sellery provides a simple, essential guide for those who, when it comes to managing their money, could use a spoonful of sugar to help the medicine go down.

The goal of Moolala is simply stated: To inspire you to get a handle on your money so you can live the life you want. Through an engaging combination of interactive exercises, personal stories, and great practical advice, the book will take you through five simple and painless steps that will dramatically improve your financial well-being. Inspiring, informative, and fun, Moolala will transform the way you think about your money — and your life.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Bruce Sellery's mission is to inspire you to get a handle on your money so you can live the life you want. How is he going to do that? By revealing the four "C Factors" that lead so many smart people to do dumb things with their money, and bytakingreaders through the Moolala Method: a proven andeasy-to-followfive-step plan that will dramatically improve your financial outlook and well-being.

Through an engaging combination of personal stories, interactive exercises, and practical advice, Bruce will help you:
* gain new clarity in thinking about money
* develop a simple plan that you can implement immediately
* be inspired to get off your duff and take action

Lively, accessible, and fun, Moolala is an essential guide for anyone who, when it comes to managing money, could use a spoonful of sugar to help the medicine go down.
"Moolala has something for everyone. By turns funny, smart, and wise, it's a must-read for anyone who wants to take control of their financial future. And who doesn't want that?"
--Amanda Lang, CBC's Senior Business Correspondent

"Bruce Sellery knows his stuff. Moolala combines great insights on personal finance with simple, successful strategies that you can use right away."
--Ali Velshi, CNN's Chief Business Correspondent

"Compassionate, funny and very effective, Moolala will help you get what you want from your money and your life. If you buy only one book on personal finance, buy this one. It's all you need."
--Kim Parlee, BNN anchor

About the Author:

BRUCE SELLERY is an experienced business journalist and professional speaker. One of the founders of CTV's Business News Network (BNN), he has anchored thousands of hours of programming from both Toronto and New York since the network went on air in 1999. In addition to his work on BNN, he has appeared on Canada AM, CTV News Channel, CBC Newsworld, Citytv's Breakfast Television, and CNNfn. More recently, Bruce founded Moolala, an organization focused on inspiring people to get a handle on their money so they can live the life they want. He is a professional member of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers. He leads both public and private workshops and is a regular keynote speaker on the topics of investing and personal accountability.

About this edition

• Publisher: McClelland & Stewart
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0771080441
• ISBN 13: 9780771080449
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 344