[Natfinwellness] Textbook/curriculum information

[Moody, Katherine]

Librarian's perspective:

Popular financial gurus, such as Dave Ramsay, Suzie Orman, et al, certainly
have a lot of good advice, but when it comes down to it, they are more
salespeople than financial experts and this is too often reflected in what
they recommend for all the reasons others have stated. I would avoid
referencing them or any of their works in class and stick to reliable works
written by people who have worked in economics/financial planning for many
years.

If you do want a *popular *book for the students, a quite recent book, "The
Index Card" by Pollack (U of Chicago econ prof) and Olen (financial
journalist) is currently at the top of my reading list. I think the wise,
straightforward, and simple advice would be quite palatable to the average
student. This is not to say there aren't a lot of other good popular books
out there too.

Cheers,

Kate Moody
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On Fri, Feb 26, 2016 at 3:42 PM, Pat Bonner <patb at ifebp.org> wrote:

> I have to agree with Ann that Dave Ramsey materials are not a particularly
> good choice.  While Dave has some good advice concerning getting out of
> debt and reducing credit card use, his investment advice/claimed results
> are questionable at best.  Dave is a great salesmen.  In fact, for a fee he
> endorses local financial services companies. The following link provides
> more details why you should probably have second thoughts before using his
> materials.
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> http://time.com/money/2794698/save-like-dave-ramsey-just-dont-invest-like-him/
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> By using Dave’s materials in the classroom, you are in effect promoting
> him and those who he endorses as creditable sources of financial guidance.
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> There are plenty of other materials available without going down this
> path.
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> *Patricia A . Bonner, Ph.D., CEBS Associate Director, Content Support
> International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans*
> 18700 W. Bluemound Road
> Brookfield, WI 53045
> (262) 373-7636 | (262) 786-8670 Fax
> patb at ifebp.org| www.ifebp.org
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> *From:* Natfinwellness [mailto:natfinwellness-bounces at lists.osu.edu] *On
> Behalf Of *Ann House
> *Sent:* Friday, February 26, 2016 3:19 PM
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> *To:* National Financial Wellness Listserv <natfinwellness at lists.osu.edu>
> *Subject:* Re: [Natfinwellness] Textbook/curriculum information
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> I don’t feel Dave Ramsey is a reliable authority. He addresses only a
> certain population and his products are expensive.
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> Ann C. House, MS, CPFC, CEPF
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> Coordinator, Personal Money Management Center
>
> The University of Utah
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> Olpin Student Union Building
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> 200 S. Central Campus Dr., #317
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> Salt Lake City, UT 84112
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> 801-585-3886 (Office)
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> www.personal-money-management.utah.edu
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> 2015 AFCPE Outstanding Financial Counseling Center
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> *From:* Natfinwellness [
> mailto:natfinwellness-bounces+ahouse=sa.utah.edu at lists.osu.edu
> <natfinwellness-bounces+ahouse=sa.utah.edu at lists.osu.edu>] *On Behalf Of *Regina
> Harper
> *Sent:* Friday, February 26, 2016 2:14 PM
> *To:* National Financial Wellness Listserv <natfinwellness at lists.osu.edu>
> *Subject:* Re: [Natfinwellness] Textbook/curriculum information
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> Greetings,
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>
> Below is a link to information from Dave Ramsey regarding finances for
> college students:
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> https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=dave+ramsey+college+students
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> Regina
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> *From:* Natfinwellness [
> mailto:natfinwellness-bounces+rharpe10=cscc.edu at lists.osu.edu
> <natfinwellness-bounces+rharpe10=cscc.edu at lists.osu.edu>] *On Behalf Of *BOB
> RUDAY
> *Sent:* Friday, February 26, 2016 4:05 PM
> *To:* National Financial Wellness Listserv <natfinwellness at lists.osu.edu>
> *Subject:* Re: [Natfinwellness] Textbook/curriculum information
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> With so much on the internet (and free and current), could that be a
> better option than a high priced textbook?
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> Bob Ruday
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> Assistant to the President
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> The University of Tampa
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> 401 W. Kennedy Blvd., Box 116F
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> Tampa, FL 33606-1490
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> Bruday at ut.edu
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> Cell 813.477.3803
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>  The goal is not to create a population of personal finance experts, but
> to help students make better decisions with their money.
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> *From: *Natfinwellness <natfinwellness-bounces at lists.osu.edu> on behalf
> of Chris Conway <Chris.Conway at apollo.edu>
> *Reply-To: *National Financial Wellness Listserv <
> natfinwellness at lists.osu.edu>
> *Date: *Friday, February 26, 2016 at 1:08 PM
> *To: *National Financial Wellness Listserv <natfinwellness at lists.osu.edu>
> *Subject: *Re: [Natfinwellness] Textbook/curriculum information
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> I was going to suggest the Kapoor text as well.  We use that in our  first
> year personal finance class.  Some of it can be fairly in-depth, but it has
> good high-level information too- so it can work for most students.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
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> On Feb 26, 2016, at 9:39 AM, Pat Bonner <patb at ifebp.org> wrote:
>
> The first two textbooks that I would look at are these. I have used both
> for teaching personal finance at the college level.
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> *Personal Finance
> <https://www.google.com/shopping/product/11339492454988951328?q=personal+finance+garman+and+forgue+12th+edition&biw=1329&bih=783&bav=on.2,or.&bvm=bv.115339255,d.cWw&tch=1&ech=1&psi=ZorQVvS-EYrk-QHCgoLgBA.1456507497514.5&prds=paur:ClkAsKraXyrYoo1Cf12yKSF3dL3nQDLepJqhsv0wO0OdIdp8ER8KTBYg8YcAl60DrtgoC6yp_cArtQ-T_Ses-JMKOn7bmsAFLHV4jdtNAlCUNHSAr-8oO2P5chIZAFPVH73R9HLVxSDpWKUtQB--U08MVlGOCw&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi5rMGp-ZXLAhVJOj4KHWK9BmwQ8wII1AEwAA>*
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> by E. Thomas Garman, Raymond Forgue · Cengage Learning · Hardback · 608
> pages · ISBN 1133595839
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> *Personal Finance* (McGraw-Hill/Irwin Series in Finance, Insurance, and
> Real Est) 10th Edition
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> by Jack Kapoor
> <http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1?ie=UTF8&text=Jack+Kapoor&search-alias=books&field-author=Jack+Kapoor&sort=relevancerank>,
> Les Dlabay
> <http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=dp_byline_sr_book_2?ie=UTF8&text=Les+Dlabay&search-alias=books&field-author=Les+Dlabay&sort=relevancerank>,
> Robert J. Hughes
> <http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=dp_byline_sr_book_3?ie=UTF8&text=Robert+J.+Hughes&search-alias=books&field-author=Robert+J.+Hughes&sort=relevancerank>
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> *Patricia A . Bonner, Ph.D., CEBS Associate Director, Content Support
> International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans*
> 18700 W. Bluemound Road
> Brookfield, WI 53045
> (262) 373-7636 | (262) 786-8670 Fax
> patb at ifebp.org| www.ifebp.org
>
>
>
> *From:* Natfinwellness [mailto:natfinwellness-bounces at lists.osu.edu
> <natfinwellness-bounces at lists.osu.edu>] *On Behalf Of *Susan E.
> Kannenwischer
> *Sent:* Friday, February 26, 2016 11:08 AM
> *To:* 'natfinwellness at lists.osu.edu' <natfinwellness at lists.osu.edu>
> *Subject:* [Natfinwellness] Textbook/curriculum information
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>
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> Happy Friday!
>
>
>
> I have been given the opportunity to teach a Personal Finance course next
> semester and am looking for textbook suggestions.  What has been used on
> your campuses that you have found to work well?  Any textbooks I should
> avoid?  I know there are many resources outside of a textbook format, and I
> plan to utilize those too, but would also like to see if there is a great
> text from which I can work.
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>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Susan
>
>
>
> *Susan Kannenwischer*
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> Director of Financial Aid
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