Bob Curry, University of Central England

“There is no question that what distinguishes this book from competing texts is the use of the socio-economic context and broader setting which I have not seen in any competing text book. It will make the text more useful for an academic course and certainly makes for interesting reading.”

Jane King, Oxford Brookes University

“The chapter I looked at is very comprehensive.  Some people might feel it covers too much in one chapter.  However, I am personally happy with it.  Indeed, I think in many respects it is excellent.  I think the linking with Economics and Psychology, for example, is very important and very well done. This encourages critical thinking and transfer learning. If the other chapters are as good, I can’t wait to see the finished book.”

James Mallon, Napier University

“I am enthusiastic about the book.  It does address a particular gap, and the overview is impressive.”

Steve McKay, Bristol University (Personal Finance Research Centre)

  “I actually found this quite mouth watering and couldn't help agree with the authors that this is an area that is becoming increasingly important and probably not catered for in the book market.”

Andrew Hutchinson, Nationwide Building Society

“I have read the Synopsis and three draft chapters of ‘Personal Finance' with interest and feel sure that the proposed book will prove a valuable tool in the quest to achieve a greater degree of financial literacy in the UK. Overall, I think the proposal is one which is much needed, well thought out and should be very well received by a wide potential readership.”

Mike Griffiths, Associate Consultant with the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy

  “The strength of the proposal is its two-fold appeal (standalone and link to financial awareness/planning courses).  In its standalone capacity the public will buy it as a reference to personal money management, which is not yet really considered a 'science' by the masses.  They buy DIY books to understand how to hang shelves, but do not currently appreciate there is 'best practice' available that will assist them in making the best decisions regarding their finances and their future .The financial services industry could well find such a book useful in training new recruits and there may be merit in seeing what links you could make to the various professional qualifications (CeMAP and FPC etc).”

Keith Taylor, General Manager UK Sales – Lloyds TSB