{"product_id":"no-one-ever-told-us-that-money-and-life-lessons-for-young-adults-hardcover","title":"No One Ever Told Us That: Money and Life Lessons for Young Adults - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn D. Spooner\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe \"new grownup\" guide to managing your life and money in the modern economy\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNo One Ever Told Us That\u003c\/i\u003e is a series of essential life and financial lessons that every adult needs to read before they embark upon their own life's adventures. You've completed your education, your couch surfing, and your internships--now it's time to grow up. You have a \"real\" job, maybe a family, and maybe a mortgage; but you've been launched into an uncertain world. This book is your much-needed guide to life as an adult, giving you the answers you need about becoming a professional, becoming financially secure, and becoming your own person. You see the world differently when you spend your days supporting yourself and your family, and money management quickly becomes an integral part of everything you do. This useful guide shows you how to do what you need to do, find the people you need on your side, and fulfill your obligations to those who matter most to you.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou may have been used to the \u003ci\u003eidea\u003c\/i\u003e of \"independence\" for a while by now, but when the \u003ci\u003ereality\u003c\/i\u003e of it hits, many new adults are thrown into a sudden state of panic. This book is your guide through the storm, your handbook for adulthood, and your personal companion for the journey ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eJohn D. Spooner has a dual life. He has been named by Barrons as one of the top 100 financial advisors in America. As an author, the great mystery writer Robert B. Parker has said, \"John Spooner is, quite simply, one of the best writers in America.\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGain a fresh perspective on the world as a grownup\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMeet financial challenges with smart money management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssemble your personal, legal, medical, and financial support team\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn essential lessons before you suffer their consequences\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWritten by the only full-time writer and money manager in America\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eNothing in your experience has ever prepared you for the responsibility of \u003ci\u003eresponsibility\u003c\/i\u003e. You've been thrown into the deep end, the undertow is strong, and the stakes are high--it's time to start swimming. \u003ci\u003eNo One Ever Told Us That\u003c\/i\u003e gets you right on track to your brightest future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNo One Ever Told Us That\u003c\/i\u003e is a witty, wise, and hands-on resource filled with essential life lessons and practical financial advice for managing your life and money in today's hard-knock economy. Written by John D. Spooner-- America's only investment advisor\/novelist--this much-needed guide draws on his expertise in financial matters and his down-to-earth insights about living a fulfilling life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEven if you have an advanced degree from Harvard, \u003ci\u003eNo One Ever Told Us That\u003c\/i\u003e will help fill in the blanks and give you the answers needed to become a thriving professional, develop financial security, and grow into your own best person. The world is a much different place when you have the responsibility of supporting yourself and your family. Managing money quickly becomes a vital part of everything you do. The author gives practical solutions for building a team of people you will need in key areas such as legal, medical, and financial. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as a guide for the \"real\" world, \u003ci\u003eNo One Ever Told Us That\u003c\/i\u003e includes the concrete answers for dealing with the inevitable crises you will encounter along the way. Discover what it takes to handle losing a parent, divorce, raising children, getting fired, relocating to a new city, getting into clubs, and grappling with sibling rivalry. The book also includes advice for managing everyday issues, including getting plumbers and contractors to come on time, deciding whether to own or rent, understanding the truth about nonprofit boards, and so much more. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou've been thrown into the deep end of the ocean, the undertow is strong, and the stakes are high--it's time to start swimming. \u003ci\u003eNo One Ever Told Us That\u003c\/i\u003e gets you right on track to your brightest future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNo One Ever Told Us That\u003c\/i\u003e is a witty, wise, and hands-on resource filled with essential life lessons and practical financial advice for managing your life and money in today's hard-knock economy. Written by John D. Spooner--America's only investment advisor\/novelist--this much-needed guide draws on his expertise in financial matters and his down-to-earth insights about living a fulfilling life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEven if you have an advanced degree from Harvard, \u003ci\u003eNo One Ever Told Us That\u003c\/i\u003e will help fill in the blanks and give you the answers needed to become a thriving professional, develop financial security, and grow into your own best person. The world is a much different place when you have the responsibility of supporting yourself and your family. Managing money quickly becomes a vital part of everything you do. The author gives practical solutions for building a team of people you will need in key areas such as legal, medical, and financial. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as a guide for the \"real\" world, \u003ci\u003eNo One Ever Told Us That\u003c\/i\u003e includes the concrete answers for dealing with the inevitable crises you will encounter along the way. Discover what it takes to handle losing a parent, divorce, raising children, getting fired, relocating to a new city, getting into clubs, and grappling with sibling rivalry. The book also includes advice for managing everyday issues, including getting plumbers and contractors to come on time, deciding whether to own or rent, understanding the truth about nonprofit boards, and so much more. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou've been thrown into the deep end of the ocean, the undertow is strong, and the stakes are high--it's time to start swimming. \u003ci\u003eNo One Ever Told Us That\u003c\/i\u003e gets you right on track to your brightest future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJOHN D. SPOONER\u003c\/b\u003e is the only investment advisor\/novelist in America. His bestselling nonfiction includes \u003ci\u003eDo You Want to Make Money or Would You Rather Fool Around?\u003c\/i\u003e as well as \u003ci\u003eConfessions of a Stockbroker, Smart People\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eSex and Money\u003c\/i\u003e. His novels include \u003ci\u003eClass\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Foursome\u003c\/i\u003e. His book \u003ci\u003eNo One Ever Told Us That: Money and Life Letters to My Grandchildren\u003c\/i\u003e has been a \u003ci\u003eBoston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e #1 bestseller and ranked #2 on Amazon's bestselling business books list.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ewww.johndspooner.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 9.1 x 6.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 02, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772724117792,"sku":"9781118992234","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/d596568855c9cd2da3b39c368bd81b74.webp?v=1780412576","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/no-one-ever-told-us-that-money-and-life-lessons-for-young-adults-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}