Book Review of – Simple Spreadsheets For Hard Decisions

April 9th, 2009 · No Comments

In order to make informed financial decisions in your personal and business life, you need the right tools. In the book Simple Spreadsheets For Hard Decisions, the author, Carol Jacoby, talks about the advantage of Microsoft Excel and spreadsheets and how they can help to manage your finances and let you make informed decisions.

The author has been using spreadsheets all throughout her career to help in decision making. In her book she uses case studies and examples of spreadsheets to give you the know-how on how to make the right decisions. You learn about “What if” scenarios, and what effects your decision today can have on your financial future.

Carol Jacoby also talks about how Excel can give you the understanding to look at various financial scenarios and how to assess the risks, taking into consideration the changeability of markets, income, inflation, etc.

You don’t need to have any experience in using Microsoft Excel and no need to program. The author gives you all the information you require to build easy to use spreadsheets that will allow you to be more decisive.

In the book, there are sample spreadsheets to help in decision making, which can be modified to your needs. Decisions like:

* Should I buy a house or rent?
* How much should I save up for my child’s college education?
* When can I retire?
* and many more

?are covered. This book contains a wealth of information and suggestions on how to become more decisive about your financial future.

For more information on the author and this book, go to www.amazon.com.

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