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Get a life: you don't need a million to retire well
Par Ralph Warner. 1996
Advises the reader not to focus exclusively on finances when preparing for retirement, but also to consider such equally important…
factors as health, spiritual life, interpersonal relationships, and interests outside of work. Interviews with retirees illustrate the importance of this approachLife skills 101: a practical guide to leaving home and living on your own
Par Tina Pestalozzi. 2001
Advice for the transition to living single. Covers entering the work world, handling business and financial matters, setting up living…
space, organizing the basics, choosing between eating at home or dining out, being a "savvy consumer," and staying connected to people and the community. For senior high and older readers. 2001Control your money (A quick and easy guide)
Par Inc Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Central New York. 1997
Smart questions to ask your financial advisers (Bloomberg personal bookshelf)
Par Lynn Brenner. 1997
Personal-finance columnist provides eighty questions to ask a professional money manager and background information on key topics of discussion. Covers…
eight major areas: investing, prenuptial and divorce agreements, buying and selling a house, insurance, job loss, estate planning, taxes, and retirement. Contains tips on selecting financial and legal advisersConsumer rites: the buying & selling of American holidays
Par Leigh Schmidt. 1995
A social study of the origin and evolution of U.S. holidays into highly commercialized events that clash with religious practices…
and the original intent. Includes chapters on Christmas and Easter, and covers Mother's, Father's, and St. Valentine's Days, as well as Halloween. Provides brief information on recent innovations such as Kwanzaa and Earth DayReal world math: money & other numbers in your life
Par Donna Guthrie. 1998
Do I need a savings account? Can I buy whatever I want with my own credit card? Can I afford…
my own car? How much should I tip the waiter? The authors answer these and many more questions about handling money. Includes discussions of balancing a checkbook and cost-effective shopping. For junior and senior high readersTwo incomes and still broke?: it's not how much you make, but how much you keep
Par Linda Kelley. 1996
Describes how job-related expenses can devour a couple's second income. The author discusses taxes, childcare, timesavers, rushed shopping, personal upkeep,…
and other factors to be considered when deciding whether both spouses should workCollege planning for dummies
Par Pat Ordovensky. 1997
A guide to preparing for college. Topics include finding the right institution, visiting the campus, being interviewed for admission, paying…
tuition and other costs, and ten common mistakes in planning for higher education. Chapters stand alone or can be read in sequence. For junior and senior high and older readersHow to retire rich: time-tested strategies to beat the market and retire in style
Par James O'Shaughnessy. 1998
Asserting that the only way to ensure wealth at retirement is to invest in the stock market, investment writer O'Shaughnessy…
provides proven formulas for obtaining better results than the Standard & Poor's 500. He describes future retirees with various financial situations and explains why particular strategies would work best for each. 1998Details the pros and cons of the Roth individual retirement account which, championed by Senator Roth, became law in 1998.…
This plan differs from the original IRA in that deposits are not tax deferred and earnings are never taxed. Discusses how to use with other retirement optionsThe truth about money
Par Ric Edelman. 1996
A guide to financial planning for the late 1990s, a time in which the "rules of money have changed" from…
earlier decades in terms of taxation, personal longevity, and other factors. Explains bonds, equities, insurance, real estate, and investment strategies for managing assets. BestsellerThe American Bar Association guide to home ownership: the complete and easy guide to all the law every home owner should know
Par American Bar Association. 1995
Explanation of the legal framework of rights and duties associated with home ownership. Discusses forms of ownership, deeds, titles, insurance,…
taxes, and the financial side of owning a home. Gives tips on avoiding liability, remodeling without getting swindled, and resolving problems with neighbors. Addresses special concerns of aging home ownersThe American Bar Association guide to wills and estates: everything you need to know about wills, trusts, estates, and taxes
Par American Bar Association. 1995
Explains that a person's estate consists of real estate, tangible personal property such as cars and furniture, and intangible property…
such as pensions, bank accounts, and insurance. Guidelines for estate planning include information on wills, trusts, and living wills and cover common estate-planning situationsSustaining the earth: choosing consumer products that are safe for you, your family, and the earth
Par Debra Dadd-Redalia. 1994
A how-to guide for making environmentally responsible decisions. Explains how to assess a product's "sustainability," the ability to be produced,…
used, and disposed of ecologically. Lists common products and offers criteria for judging their environmental acceptabilityThe authors' suggestions for managing your employee benefits are to gain a foundation of knowledge on the subject, become familiar…
with every detail of your current employer's plans, sort through the options, and seize the opportunities that make sense to you. They discuss family benefits, retirement pensions, health benefits, legal rights, and moreThe consumer's guide to understanding and using the law
Par Daniel Johnson. 1994
Pointing out that anyone can become involved in the legal system for one reason or another, practicing attorney Johnson provides…
a basic introduction to different aspects of the law. Discussed are family law including divorce; criminal law; contracts, credit, and bankruptcy; real estate; wills; personal injury; and more. Includes an appendix of sample legal documents and a glossary of legal termsBefore you hire a contractor: a construction guidebook for consumers
Par Steve Gonzalez. 1994
A registered contractor uses his twenty years of experience to guide consumers through hiring someone for a home constuction project.…
He discusses how to research, write specifications, avoid scams and problems, choose a contractor and negotiate contracts, and become familiar with consumer rights and laws regulating constructionDownsize your debt: how to take control of your personal finances
Par Andrew Feinberg. 1993
Intending to help financial novices and sophisticates alike, the author provides hundreds of ideas for saving money when incurring debt…
and points out costly mistakes to avoid. Topics include determining a safe level of debt, taking advantage of the prepayment option, negotiating the best deal, and avoiding "perma-debt."How to keep your savings safe: protecting the money you can't afford to lose
Par Walter Updegrave. 1992
Editor of Money magazine and specialist in personal finances warns about risks of investing in once rock-solid financial institutions. Updegrave…
discusses how to evaluate the safety of money that one cannot afford to lose, suggests when to use a commercial rating service, and lists what he considers the safest institutions, such as savings banks and insurance companiesAvoiding the Medicaid trap: how to beat the catastrophic costs of nursing-home care
Par Armond Budish. 1990
An attorney who specializes in consumer law outlines legal ways to preserve assets and still qualify for Medicaid. He explains…
how to pay for long-term care without turning one's house and lifetime savings over to a nursing home. Some strategies are controversial; for example, divorcing a spouse. Includes power-of-attorney forms and model Medicaid trusts