A smart woman's guide to investing

You’re a smart girl, but halfway through the month you wonder where all your money went.

Quit fantasising about that well-to-do Prince Charming, says Kim Kiyosaki, author of the new Rich Woman: A book for investing for women. Her husband Richard writes the popular Rich Dad, Poor Dad series, and he credits her with keeping the family afloat when he was in the financial doghouse.

Rich Woman urges you not to leave money matters to Mr. Man - the book is aptly subtitled, because I hate being told what to do. Kiyosaki teaches you that you are smart enough, you have the time, and you have the money.

This guide to smart investment is written in a chatty, humorous style. One of its many sensible suggestions: pay yourself first. Put away a certain percentage of what you earn before you pay the rent, shop for groceries or settle the dhobi’s bill.

You can bank on it.

Rich Woman: A book for investing for women, by Kim Kiyosaki, Rich Press, Rs 550.
Website: www.richwoman.com.