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This well-written book provides a clear and logical framework for couples to discuss finances and money management without so much of the emotion that often accompanies this subject. Probably every couple will find an example in the book to whom they can relate. And Allvine and Larson give us the tools (the spreadsheets) needed to put their advice into action. Those who want to explore a given topic, such as retirement planning or investing, will want to turn to additional sources, but everything you need to build a foundation of good financial planning and management is here. Perhaps the best feature of the book is the way it's written; the authors present their information in way that's easy for the financial lay person to understand without talking down to their readers. This would be a great gift for any couple just starting out, yet it's equally helpful for couples, such as my husband and me, who have been married several years and haven't really nailed money management. By the way, much of the information in the book would be helpful to anyone managing personal finances, single as well as married. Whether you want to get started on the right foot or undo poor money management habits, this book is a helpful guide.

What a great vehicle for couples about to venture into a partnership! This guide should be used for pre-marital counseling to avoid the huge financial pitfalls which can disrupt a relationship. Even after 40 years of "partnership", some hints can be applied to a long standing relationship. Cleverly written too!!

I'm always a bit skeptical about "how-to" books, especially those about relationships and money. This one, however, is really helping us out. It has taken some of the stress out of talking about money. Instead of having these "discussions"(a.k.a arguments) only after I decide to buy a new guitar, we have them during our board meetings...a much more relaxed environment.
I just can't believe nobody thought of this concept before.

Most people feel that getting fired would be one of the worst things that could happen. And it very well might be, if you're unprepared. As author John Arnold points out in Fallback Position, though, getting fired might also be one of the best things that could happen - but again, only if you are prepared, and if you know how to turn a seeming disaster into an occasion for creating a better life.

As the title of this book reads, "anyone who can be fired" - that is, anyone with a job - "needs a fallback position." Although Arnold goes to considerable lengths to help the reader prepare for that possibility, the scope of his book is much broader. It goes well beyond the specifics of preparing for the possible loss of your job, and encourages you to develop a larger philosophy concerning your career and how it fits - or does not fit - into the life you would like to lead.

The author has combined his lifetime of valuable experience with broad reading and professional study to create an entertaining and illuminating exploration of achieving job security, not just for those who might lose their jobs, but for those who seek a way to a better future through greater job satisfaction.

The days of expecting to keep one's job for 50 years or more are over. Fallback Position: Preparing A Contingency Plan For The Worst Case Scenario is a solid and practical guide to preparing the reader in the event of being fired, downzied, right-sized, outsourced, or otherwise cut loose from his or her job. In today's volatile marketplace and work force, Fallback Position is an absolute "must-read" for negotiating the best career deal when possible and keeping doors open in case the worst happens. A solid, and practical guide of the highest possible recommendation, Fallback Position should be readily available in the Jobs/Careers section of every community library collection in the country!