Thursday, March 05, 2009

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Going Broke: Why Americans Can't Hold On To Their Money
Author: Stuart Vyse
Call #: New Books HG 3766 V97 2008
Reviewer: Tanya Carr, SWC Librarian

In this time relevant book, Vyse poses the question, "why, in the richest nation on earth, can't Americans hold on to their money?" The author offers phsychological explanations for the reader to consider: Americans are bankrupt due to over extending themselves. Instant gratification has become the American way. Modern conveniences such as credit cards, toll-free shopping, and the Internet have changed the way we shop. These and many other ideas are explored in relation to how major changes in American society over the last three decades has complicated our relationship with money.

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