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xiv, 281 pages ; 25 cm
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English
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Suze Orman, the woman millions of Americans have turned to for financial advice, delivers a master class on personal finance and teaches her readers that the "New American Dream" is not the things they accumulate, but the confidence that comes from knowing that which they've worked so hard for cannot be taken away from them.
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If you've ever bought a personal finance book, watched a TV show about stock picking, listened to a radio show about getting out of debt, or attended a seminar to help you plan for your retirement, you've probably heard some version of these quotes: "What's keeping you from being rich? In most cases, it is simply a lack of belief." -SUZE ORMAN, The Courage to Be Rich; "Are you latte-ing away your financial future?" -DAVID BACH, Smart Women Finish...
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Drawing on the groundbreaking U.S. Financial Diaries project (http://www.usfinancialdiaries.org/), which follows the lives of 235 low- and middle-income families as they navigate through a year, the authors challenge popular assumptions about how Americans earn, spend, borrow, and save-- and they identify the true causes of distress and inequality for many working Americans.
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"This book discusses how to prioritize debts and create a budget, reduce debts and cut expenses, negotiate with creditors, correct credit report errors and remove old information, add positive information to a credit report, adopt strategies to rebuild credit, and avoid identity theft and credit repair scams. Updates to this edition include the latest student loan repayment programs, new credit-building strategies, changes to the credit scoring of...
8) How to live well without owning a car: save money, breathe easier, and get more mileage out of life
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vii, 216 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
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English
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1 videodisc (approximately 60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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The retirement gamble reveals how fees, self-dealing, and kickbacks bring great profits to Wall Street while imperiling the prospects of a secure future for individuals. The film questions who has the consumer's best interests in mind, and whether there is a better way to manage our retirements.
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ix, 227 pages ; 23 cm.
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English
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"Members of the military, especially those with families, often have a tough time handling their finances, both while serving and when returning to civilian life. Many serving military are young, with little or no training in financial affairs, and face frequent deployments and relocations--all of which can wreak havoc on their finances. This informative and accessible book provides a one-stop guide to navigating the many financial issues facing today's...
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240 pages ; 22 cm
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English
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"Ever since Oprah Winfrey told the 2007 graduating class of Howard University, 'Don't be afraid,' Michael Arceneaux has been scared to death. You should never do the opposite of what Oprah instructs you to do, but when you don't have her pocket change, how can you not be terrified of the consequences of pursuing your dreams? Michael has never shied away from discussing his struggles with debt, but in I Don't Want to Die Poor, he reveals the extent...
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ix, 308 pages ; 23 cm
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English
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"...Imagine grocery shopping once-a-week or less, eating healthier, and having more free time -- all while saving money. Sound too good to be true? For the Economides family, it's a reality, and it can be yours too ... America's Cheapest Family shows you strategies, tips, tools, and tricks in 'Cut Your Grocery Bill in Half,' so you can achieve huge savings year after year ... And these tips and strategies can work whether you're shopping for seven...
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x, 325 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
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"In 1776, upon the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Founding Fathers concluded America's most consequential document with a curious note, pledging 'our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor.' Lives and honor did indeed hang in the balance, yet just what were their fortunes? How much did the Founders stand to gain or lose through independence? And what lingering consequences did their respective financial stakes have on liberty,...
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xiv, 433 pages, 16 un-numbered pages of plates : color illustrations ; 24 cm
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"Tired of phony promises about getting rich quickly, promises that lead to reckless decisions (the stepping stones to the poor house)? How about trying something different? How about going for lasting wealth, and doing it the cautious way? In Get Rich Carefully, Jim Cramer uses his thirty-five years of experience as a Wall Street veteran and host of CNBC's Mad Money to create a guide to high-yield, low-risk investing. In our recovering economy, this...
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260 pages ; 23 cm
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The dramatic untold story of the student loan debt crisis in America. In 1981, a new executive at the student loan giant Sallie Mae took home the company's financial documents to review. "You've got to be shitting me," he later told the company's CEO. "This place is a gold mine." Far from making college affordable, the student loan system has created a college-industrial complex that has submerged multiple generations in debt. For millions, their...
16) Your score: an insider's secrets to understanding, controlling, and protecting your credit score
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xvi, 202 pages ; 25 cm
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English
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"The most comprehensive insider's look at what every consumer needs to know about their credit score--and most importantly, how to fix it
If you, like so many millions of Americans, are terrified by the daily headlines regarding Equifax and identity theft, and how all of this can directly affect your basic credit score, then this book should be considered as mandatory reading.
Like it or not, a healthy credit score is essential...
If you, like so many millions of Americans, are terrified by the daily headlines regarding Equifax and identity theft, and how all of this can directly affect your basic credit score, then this book should be considered as mandatory reading.
Like it or not, a healthy credit score is essential...
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xix, 527 pages ; 24 cm.
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"As you approach your 50s, you're undoubtedly counting down the days to retirement--lounging on a sandy beach or even in a hammock in your own backyard. This all-in-one reference helps you make informed decisions about how best to spend, invest, and protect your wealth now so you can reap the rewards later. It's never too late to find out how to manage a budget, limit expenses, find emergency funds, avoid scams, navigate insurance choices, and start...
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xv, 471 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
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English
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Describes how the wealthiest percentage of the population handles investments, and suggests ways to follow the example, including building one's own business in order to invest as a business, not an individual.
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279 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
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"Surveys have found that two thirds of Americans can't pass a basic financial literacy test, and nine in ten believe personal finance should become a required high school course. Tina Hay understands the confusion. While attending Harvard Business School, she struggled to keep up with classmates-many of whom came from the banking world-when it came to understanding jargon and numbers-heavy concepts. Tina developed a visual learning strategy using...
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292 pages ; 23 cm
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"Most people don't realize that most of their property WON'T pass through their wills. This book helps estate planners make sure assets go to the right people. Almost anyone can benefit from this book: anybody with a bank account, retirements account or real estate can use the probate avoidance methods in this book. No other inexpensive, plain-English book helps readers better understand and pick the probate-avoidance methods that suit them best."--Publisher.
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