The Financial Peace Planner is good but The Total Money Makeover takes things to a new level.  This book is a must read for anyone just starting out in their financial dealings to the family that is about to go under.  Dave takes finances and breaks them down into easy to manage baby steps that will lead you to financial freedom if you do what he says.  The plan and book will work for anyone who sets their mind to it and allows you to live while getting out of debt.  This is a book you will find yourself reading multiple times for inspiration and motivation as it also contains success stories of people Dave has helped.