GIVEAWAY AND REVIEW OF HIGHER EDUCATION BY K. JEDDING.

Did you just get out of college recently and said to yourself "What do I do now and how will you pay the bills?" I said that many years ago when I graduated. I did not have difficulty finding a job because back in the 80's (yes the 80's, I am dating myself a bit) there was a shortage of registered nurses and I got a job quickly. In the Higher Education: On Life, Landing a Job, and Everything Else They Didn't Teach You in College by K. Jedding, the author provides a guidebook that talks about the issues that most college grads are facing today. Some topics that he covers include:

1. Interviews- It is important to put yourself out when looking for a job. It is important to network yourself, attend events and go on numerous interviews the closer you will be to getting a great job.

2. Finding your passion- He discusses techniques to clear away any obstacles that you may be having and to spark your inner flame. This will help you find out what you want to do with your life.

3. Frequently asked questions about careers. The author has compiled a list of great questions that most grads will ask when getting out of college.

4. Parents- The author devoted an entire section on the topic of parents and how they can affect the new grads future.

5. And many more interesting topics.

About the Author-

Kenneth Jedding holds a bachelor’s degree in French language and literature, a Master of Social Work and a Master of Education. He has also been a banker, a teacher and a mentor through various programs in New York City and abroad. For 10 years, he has lectured as a career counselor and life coach at colleges and universities across America.

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My thoughts-

I found the book to be a great reference not only for college grads but for anyone just graduating high school. Some people will not go to college and need to get a job to live in these trying times. The information provided was practical, well written, and  included real life scenarios of people struggling to get a job. The book will assist you in facing the challenges that await you. When I graduated in the 80's, life was not as complex as it is today. I found my true passion as a nurse for over 25 years and I have never once regretted it.

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REVIEW OF MASTER YOUR DEBT BY J.GOODMAN AND B. WESTROM

With all the financial problems that America and the consumers are faced with daily, many cannot get ahead. In the book, Master Your Debt: Slash Your Monthly Payments and Become Debt Free the authors discuss a variety of topics that include:

•  Win the mortgage game: avoid foreclosure, obtain the best refinance, and modify your mortgage even if it is "under water"
• Clean up your credit report and dramatically boost your credit score. 
•  Negotiate new terms and payments for burdensome medical bills, student loans, and credit. card.Protect yourself from the devastation of identity theft.
• Master the new credit card rules, and avoid the rate and fee traps.
• Learn a revolutionary strategy that will help you become mortgage free in 5 to 7 years, change the way you pay all your bills, and save hundreds of thousands of dollars.
• Pay for college without going broke.

The book contains websites, numbers, government programs and other information that a consumer can used to help them out of debt.

About the Authors-
JORDAN E. GOODMAN is a nationally recognized expert on personal finance. He is the author of the bestselling Everyone's Money Book and twelve other books. For eighteen years, he was the Wall Street correspondent for Money Magazine and also served as a regular commentator for NBC News at Sunrise and Mutual Broadcasting System's America in the Morning. Today, Goodman appears regularly on many radio shows, including public radio's Marketplace as well as on TV programs on Fox, CNN, CBS, CNBC, and MSNBC. He also speaks regularly to large groups such as the Harv Eker wealth seminars. Visit Goodman's Web site: http://www.moneyanswers.com/.

BILL WESTROM is a consumer advocate and veteran mortgage professional who has become a critic of the traditional banking system. His own businesses, IFS Development Group and TruthInEquity.com, focus on educating and empowering homeowners so they can make smarter choices about mortgages and employ an innovative mortgage reduction strategy; equity acceleration. Westrom's mission is to "change the financial landscape of this country by helping homeowners get more out of what they own and what they earn."


My Thoughts-

With two children going to college in two years, the book was just what I needed. Although I read the whole book, I zoomed in on the chapter “An Education in College Costs". I was unaware of all the different programs that were offered. There are many forms to fill out and if filled out incorrectly you could get less money for college. There are examples given throughout the book and they are very easy to understand. If you are in financial difficulties from credit cards or bankruptcy the book will guide you in the right direction. I liked all the resources that are listed in the Appendix and most of them are discussed in the book.



Disclaimer: I received a copy from FSB Associates for my honest review. I was not compensated for the review.