'Control Your Money - the First Steps' is another installment in the 'Financial Latte' series and is written by Joseph E Poff, CPA, a seasoned Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with lots of information and insights to share from his 30+ years of financial and business experience. This book covers in about a half hour some of the key concepts of getting control of your money. From Joe's experience, people often aren't sure where to start in controlling their own personal finances and in most cases aren't really sure what is wrong - other than they could use more money. Vague responses and claims of unexpected expenses usually summarize the other reasons. Joe explains and illustrates common issues people from all income levels face with their money and discusses strategies for a successful future. He also shows how people often handicap themselves and how to avoid it. Don't set yourself up for a lifetime of financial worry - take steps now to change your financial direction. In a nice, easy to understand format, Joe goes over some of the key points of controlling your money and how to take the first steps. He discusses the emotional aspects such as common goals with your partner, your goals as well as practical concepts such as the importance of loan and recordkeeping strategies. Have a 'Financial Latte' with Joe and have him shed some light on various aspects of how you can 'Control Your Money - the First Steps'. Be sure and check out Joe's other books in the 'Financial Latte' series with topics currently available covering 'Your House Purchase - the Process', 'Rent Out Your Old Residence', 'I Want to Sell My Business', 'Stock Market and Financial Investing' and 'Easy Receipt Keeping'