Publisher's Synopsis
This is a book for all those who leave the brown envelopes unopened, who cannot understand why the bank error is never in their favour, and who skip hastily through the travel sections of newspapers. In short, if times are tight you'll find this a godsend.
Mixing anecdote with good solid information and personal reminiscence with encouraging practicality, David Benedictus's fresh and level-headed approach to money matters will help you to keep calm in moments of crisis. He will surprise you by detailing benefits you didn't know you were entitled to, and alarm you by exposing the ruthless techniques of loan sharks. If you need to borrow he will suggest the best ways; if you need to sell he will advise on how to get a fair price. Moving, working from home, clearing bad credit references, getting a mortgage, living economically - all these and more are supplemented with comprehensive and up-to-date appendices which detail all the addresses you could possibly need for further help.
Above all, this is a book written by someone who is patently on your side. It will pay for itself over and over again and leave you wondering how you would have managed if you hadn't picked up How to Cope When the Money Runs Out.
