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Have it all with Alvin Hall!

Advantages: Simple concepts, well desrcribed, inexpensive to purchase
Disadvantages: Not for the more advanced investor

A few weeks ago I was nosing through the reference section in Waterstones when I came across a new book by Alvin Hall, or rather I thought it was a new book. On closer inspection I learnt that it was actually published in 2004, so relatively new, and stil ...

Shoka 21.08.2008 · Read full review
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Your money or your life

Advantages: simple, easy to follow advice
Disadvantages: boring in places

...My dad gave me this book, most likely as a hint that I need to be more financially responsible! I had seen the TV series 'Your Money or your life' in which financial adviser Alvin Hall comes to the aid of people in financial trouble, and always enjoyed it ...

pink_champagne 22.05.2006 · Read full review
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Getting control back over your life

Advantages: Good advice, balanced
Disadvantages: Sometimes sounds a little patronising; not much regarding pensions

I've been working on sorting out my finances a bit more recently so this book seemed the perfect tool to do so. I have to admit I've never watched the TV series but have seen several of Alvin Hall's books in the shops. While the tone of the book can s ...

cathy_m80 25.06.2008 · Read full review
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An excellent book of tips to improve your finances

Advantages: Easy to read, lots of helpful hints and tips
Disadvantages: None I can think of

I bought this book as a student after seeing Alvin Hall on GMTV one morning. This is a great book for anybody wanting to improve their finances. Whether it be getting out of debt, considering whether to buy or rent, investing, pensions, how and where to ...

Londonshaz 01.09.2009 · Read full review
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A must read

Advantages: Easy to read, full of great ideas
Disadvantages: none

...fantastic book. if you are having problems with money or need to get out of debt or just want to know if you are doing the right thing with your money this is the book for you. The book is written in a really easy to read style an ...

racheldarcy 17.08.2001 · Read full review
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