Turn your fortunes around with a year’s worth of money-saving, life-improving tips! You don’t have to live like a recluse or deny yourself life’s luxuries. By spending less, you really can have more. It’s not just about saving the odd penny when you’re doing your grocery shopping – it’s about rediscovering the truly valuable things in life. Discover the power of less and create more time in your life to find the kind of happiness that money just can’t buy. From simple tactics such as never shopping on an empty stomach, to lesser-known tricks like importing goods to pay for your holiday, every tip will save you between 5 and 50,000. You will find 365 practical tips in the following areas to help you live on less, spend less, and be far richer and happier for it! Shopping Your house and your home More ways of saving or making money whenever you buy or sell property Your personal finances and savings Cut the cost of necessary household
Even before September 11, more and more of us were expressing dissatisfaction with the widening imbalance between our personal and professional lives--and our numbers have doubtlessly increased since that day. Pamela York Klainer, an executive coach and workplace consultant, had been watching this feeling grow among her clients, and How Much Is Enough? offers her well-considered strategy for bringing career and home life into better harmony. Klainer's underlying premise is that we all have a "money story," a lifelong ingrained perspective on capital and the possessions it can buy that establishes our directions in life and work, and eventually whether we are happy with the results. Utilizing tools like a "money autobiography," she offers a method to help us understand the way we truly feel about money and the amount of it we think we need to meet our own definition of success. More importantly, she then shows how knowledge of where such thinking originates, and how it evolves, can be used for adjusting action
Get smart about spending and saving –– and ride out arecession! Looking for practical ways to make every dollar count? This savvyguide gives you expert tips for tightening your belt and savingcash in every area of your life –– from your house and car todining and entertaining to banking and managing debt. You getrealistic solutions for making smarter choices and living well inthis time of economic turmoil –– without extraordinary sacrifice!Bump up your take–home pay–– spiff up your resume, find a good jobfast, explore telecommuting, or start a home–based business Getyour personal finances in tip–top shape –– create a budget, paydown debt, save on insurance, and protect your retirement fundsDevelop recession–proof habits –– use coupons and rebates, extendthe life of your wardrobe, utilize community resources, travel on abudget, and save on utilities and fuel expenses Decorate on a dimeand entertain on a shoestring –– plan parties, celebrate theholidays, and give
RICH DAD POOR DAD will... Exploding the myth that you need to earn a high income to be rich Challenging the belief that your house is an asset Showing parents why they can't rely on the school system to teach their kids about money Defining once and for all an asset versus a liability ·teach you what to teach your kids about money for their future financial success
Over the past quarter century, Understanding Wall Street has helped everyone from rookie investors to Wall Street veterans understand exactly how the market works and how to determine which stocks to buy ... and which to avoid. The fourth edition of this top-selling guide--still as easy-to-read, practical, and comprehensive as the first three--has been completely updated to help investors prosper in today's new, no-limits marketplace.
A leading financial adviser offers a groundbreaking and simpleapproach to tackling personal finance by breaking down formulasused by the most successful businesses. A troubled economy calls for answers. People need sound,easy-to-follow financial advice that can be implementedimmediately. For the first time, a leading financial adviser hasdeveloped a remarkable set of guidelines to give individuals thesame kind of objective insight into their personal finances thatsuccessful businesses have. Your Money Ratios will help readerseffectively manage debt, invest prudently, and develop a realisticand effective savings plan to ensure both financial success andsecurity. Readers need only plug their income and age intoFarrell's ratios to get an instant picture of their savings statusand overall financial health, as well as a road map for theimportant choices for the future. Some key ratios include: ?? The Capital-to-Income Ratio: how much capital (savings) youshould have if you plan to
The world is facing many challenges and one of them is financial. The entitlement mentality is epidemic, creating people who expect their countries, employers, or families to take care of them. Donald Trump and Robert Kiyosaki, both successful businessmen, are natural teachers and have joined forces to address these challenges. They believe you cannot solve money problems with money. You can only solve money problems with financial education. Trump and Kiyosaki want to teach you to be rich.
The time was the1980s. The place was Wall Street. The game was called Liar’sPoker. Michael Lewis wasfresh out of Princeton and the London School of Economics when helanded a job at Salomon Brothers, one of Wall Street’s premierinvestment firms. During the next three years, Lewis rose fromcallow trainee to bond salesman, raking in millions for the firmand cashing in on a modern-day gold rush. Liar’s Poker is theculmination of those heady, frenzied years—a behind-the-scenes lookat a unique and turbulent time in American business. From thefrat-boy camaraderie of the forty-first-floor trading room to thekiller instinct that made ambitious young men gamble everything ona high-stakes game of bluffing and deception, here is MichaelLewis’s knowing and hilarious insider’s account of an unprecedentedera of greed, gluttony, and outrageous fortune.
lso available as a Time Warner AudioBook and eBook An overnight, word-of-mouth bestselling personal finance book phenomenon for millions of readers hoping to become masters of their money and create sustaining wealth for themselves and their families. Personal-finance author and lecturer Robert T. Kiyosaki developed his unique economic perspective from two very different influences—his two fathers. One father (Robert's real father) was a highly educated man but fiscally poor. The other father was the father of Robert's best friend—that Dad was an eighth-grade dropout who became a self-made multimillionaire. The lifelong monetary problems experienced by his "poor dad" pounded home the counterpoint communicated by his "rich dad." Taking that message to heart, Kiyosaki was able to retire at 47. RICH DAD, POOR DAD, written with consultant and CPA Sharon L. Lechter, lays out his philosophy behind Kiyosaki's relationship with money. RICH DAD, POOR DAD opens readers eyes by: Exploding the myth that
Even with all the ups and downs, the stock marketis still one of the best places to invest your money, espe- ciallyif you're willing to stay in the market for a while. This helpful guide is the next best thing to a per- sonal stockbroker, taking you step by step through the exciting but oftenoverwhelming process of stock investing, helping even the mostnovice investor feel like a veteran trader. In it, you get: · A primer on the stock market, how it works today, thedifferent ways you can invest in it, and the risks associated witheach. · A comparison of investing versus trading, including daytrading, and tips for building a diversified stock portfolio. · Advice on finding and evaluating the financialstatements, industry climate, and other infor- mation for a companyoffering stock before you invest. · Guidance on finding a broker or going it alone, orderingstock, maximizing your investment, and minimizing your chances forloss. · Pointers for evaluating how your stoc
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Managing Your Money shows thatany numbskull can master personal finance. In this second edition,a father-and-daughter writing team, Robert K. Heady and ChristyHeady, give readers the best advice culled from their many years ofexperience in consumer rights and money management. The Headysbelieve that money must be managed for the long haul and that thereare no quick ways to build wealth. The guide is easy to read,witty, and scornful of the hype dished out by banks and otherpeddlers of personal finance. It provides a plethora ofpersonal-finance tips for consumers, including how to get the bestdeal on a mortgage, pay off debt, and bank online. --This textrefers to the Audio CD edition.
This book will change the way you retire-no matter whatthe state of the economy. B Follow the advice in The Smartest Retirement Book You'll EverRead and you will: ? Find simple strategies to maximize your retirement nestegg. ? Steer clear of scams that rob you of your hard-earnedsavings. ? Ensure that your money lasts longer than you do. ? Avoid the common mistakes that can leave your spouseimpoverished. ? Discover financial lifelines no matter how desperate theeconomy. "If you want a handy guide that provides information in smallchunks, Solin's book is it." - NewarkStar-Ledger
Now updated—the classic guide that teaches women how to takecontrol of their own finances When this groundbreaking yet compassionate book was firstpublished ten years ago, it lifted a veil on women’s resistance tomanaging their money, revealing that many were still waiting for aprince to rescue them financially. In this revised edition, whichreflects our present-day economic world, Barbara Stanny inspiresreaders to take charge of their money and their lives. Filled withreal-life success stories and practical advice—from tips onidentifying the factors that keep women fearful and dependent tochecklists and steps for overcoming them—this book is the next bestthing to having one’s own financial coach.
How can individual investors sort through the technical talk of Wall Street analysts, avoid self-serving nonsense, and find the gems that will guide them to the right stocks at the right time? Based on years of experience and extensive statistical analysis, Mitch Zacks' proven formulas allow the average investor to invest like pro.
The New York Times bestseller...now with a newintroduction by the author. Financial planner and broker Julie Stav has been helping womenget rich for years. Now she offers her hands-on techniques andinspiring advice in a book that simplifies the stock market andputs a new world of wealth within reach. And with updatedinformation--including current examples, the hottest new websites,and more--this smart, sensible, and down-to-earth book is the idealguide for women who want to invest in their dreams.
As soon as the financial crisis erupted, the finger-pointingbegan. Should the blame fall on greedy traders, lazy regulators, orclueless home buyers? According to Bethany McLean, author of thebestselling Enron book "The Smartest Guys in the Room", and JoeNocera, the star "New York Times" columnist, the real answer is allof the above. Many devils helped bring hell to the economy. Yetdespite all the analysis of the crash, no one has put all thepieces together and named those responsible. Until now.
A witty, smart woman's guide to being thrifty and fabulous. Today's woman may be struggling with her volatilefinancial state, but she shouldn't bite one well-manicured nailwith worry. Sure the Dow goes up and down, housing prices boom andbust, but living well never goes out of style. Let RozHoffman be your guide for how to spend your precious pennies, asshe dishes up the wisdom women need to get perfect style--withoutdepleting their dwindling bank accounts. No coupon-clipping,Prada-depriving, or carb-hating allowed! Bitches, welcome to theera of smart indulgence. The author is a recession-era fashion guru, travel agent, groomingconsultant, therapist, sommelier, and life coach all rolled intoone. She'll show you how to adjust your attitude, discover your hotspots, and make life richer in every sense of the word. Bitcheson a Budget is the consummate guide to living with joy, style,and a healthy dose of irreverence--whatever the economicweather. Publishers Weekly compared Bitches on a Budget to the
Stock options have been much maligned recently, mainly because of fatcat executives who've cashed them in for millions, before the share price tanks and average shareholders suffer. But stock options can be a very good thing if handled correctly, say Rutgers University professors Blasi and Kruse and BusinessWeek editor Bernstein. They make the argument for why options-offered to all employees, not just upper-level execs-are a serious boon, "bringing about a more productive company and, ultimately, rewarding employees and outside shareholders alike." The book does seem a bit quaint at times, such as when it talks about how Silicon Valley types have got it right when it comes to options. (Many of those high-tech firms, of course, are either defunct or fighting for their lives.) The pace is somewhat plodding, as the authors recount company strategies and cite various studies, but the introduction and conclusion focus on sexier, newsier issues such as the "option-induced avarice" that led CEOs to jimmy company nu
Sound investment basics. Valueinvesting concentrates on business tangibles and common sense. Thisguide explains these strategies in clear, jargon-free terms, andgives advice on: the importance of knowing the four major parts ofa company?’s annual report and how to read them, how to listen forinsights into the company plans and performance during the CEO?’sdiscussion with analysts, and major strategic investment policiesthat drive value investing and how to select the one right for yourgoals. ?· From an expert financial writer ?· Red-hot investment strategy in this troubled financialclimate ?· Billionaire gurus like Warren Buffet advocate valueinvesting
When I was a boy, my father often pulled me aside to convey lessons intended to build what we generally refer to as 'character'. Often his advice was very simple -- work hard, think for yourself, do right by others -- but I believe those lessons provided the foundation for everything that has followed in my life. Now that I'm a dad myself, I wanted to put them down in one place, with examples of my own experiences, as a guide to life, adventure, and investing, both for my young daughters and for anyone seeking success in his or her chosen field. I hope that parents will be inspired to give this book to their children, and vice versa, as many of the lessons that I have learned apply not just to young people but to all adults -- for example, question everything, never follow the crowd, and beware of boys -- A Gift to My Children .
The definitive guide to buying and selling … The Pocket Idiot’s Guide to Investing in Stocks coverseverything readers need to know to take advantage of the long- andshort-term opportunities in the equities market, including howstocks stack up against other forms of investing, a tour of themajor U.S. exchanges, choosing an investment style, and much more.In addition, the book covers the investment strategies andphilosophies of some of Wall Street’s most successful investors. Anappendix contains the contact information for all the majorfull-service and discount brokers.