nope - i haven't ever bought one, or received one as a gift. i think that for myself - i would learn a lot more by talking to someone rather than read a book

I've both given and received, even though I do prefer to sit down with an expert. The books provide some talking points, however, and I've found them useful.

I've thought about getting one, but I haven't gotten around to it yet. I would want it to be right for my needs, and I'm having a hard time finding the perfect one.

I've read the Total Money Makeover. It works well for my husband and I because we don't believe credit cards should be used to get things, and this book does just that.
I also feel that personal finance should be taught in high schools as a requirement. So many people get into the real world and have no idea about car buying, savings, investing, CREDIT CARDS, or buying a home. Many parents are clueless on their own finances why on earth would they teach their kids? Economics is a joke I don't remember a thing from it except supply and demand. Who really needs to know this stuff unless you take a career in it.

I don't buy them but I do check them out from the library!

Suze Orman - Young Fabulous and Broke! Buy it! There is a great one for just women as well.

Yes. Suze Orman's The Road To Wealth is amazing! I think everyone should read it because it deals with every type of person in a variety of situations. It's laid out in a question and answer format, grouped together by topic.

I have, if Amy Dacyczyn's "Tightwad Gazette" counts as a personal finance book. Long live frugality!

I've bought two of Suze Orman's books and checked out the rest from the library. I've also read Dave Ramsey's Total Money Makeover and it had some helpful tips. My b/f used to follow Jim Cramer religiously and bought all his books, so I've read some of his stuff.

I love Suze Orman books. You can get them on Pdf free on her site.

I've purchased Nice Girls Don't Get Rich and the Wall Street Journal lifetime money guide. WSJ's I've never finished, Nice Girls, I need to reread!

Yes! I have all of Suze Ormans books and several others. On the advice of a friend, I just recently bought The Bogleheads guide to Investing.

KMattes, I have the same book and I bought one for my sister.

I've got 3 Suze Orman books - and she is AWESOME! I've also given her books to others as well.

I usually borrow them from the library instead of buying them for a more Money Management friendly way of reading the books.