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The Richest Man in Babylon
By George S. Clason
This celebrated bestseller, written in 1926, shows the secrets to
acquiring and keeping money: disciplined saving and spending. It's
a painless intro to financial planning, a wonderful read, and a great
bargain, too. Inspirational.
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$6.99 |
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Smart Money
A comprehensive, practical, introductory guide to making sound financial
decisions. Using an easy-to-follow question and answer format, this
savvy, down-to-earth duo explains banking, the stock market, mutual
funds, retirement, home financing, estate planning, and much more.
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$13.95 |
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Straight Talk on Money
Another great one by this team! The goal of the Dolan's newest book
is to help you take control of your financial future. Learn how to
buy mutual funds and insurance, get the job you want, and pick a financial
pro you can trust.
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$12.00 |
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Trends 2000
By Gerald Celente
Trends 2000 is both a wake-up call and an astute forecast of where
we'll be, come the millenium. Our favorite trend-tracker implores us
to look beyond superficial reporting and "junk news" (intense coverage
of high-profile murders and scandals) to learn where we really are
headed in the next few years.
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$14.99 |
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Your Bank is Ripping You Off
By Edward F. Mrkvicka, Jr.
So what else is new? Of course they're ripping you off! But only because
you let them. ATM fees, overdraft fees, stop payment fees, credit card
interest, mortgage loans, car finance charges, credit life insurance, late
charges, credit turn downs -- the list goes on and on ... . If you'd like
to cut your cost of banking, this is THE exposé. A great value, keep it
next to your bank book!
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$12.95 |
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The Kitchen Table Investor
By John Wasik
Financial writer John Wasik has come up with a gem of an investing guide. Acknowledging that you won't be able to invest unless you first save money, he gives a host of ways to cut down on your expenses. Then, step-by-stp, he teaches you how to invest. You'll learn how to start and maintain an investment club, read investment reports, and pick winning stocks and mutual funds. Wasik presents this complex info in a style that's clear and easy to follow. He's convinced that you can become a millionaire without Regis. You'll be a believer by the time you finish his book which, FYI, features three of our terrific grandkids, and oh yeah, their money-smart parents!
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14.00 |
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The Wealthy Barber
By David Chilton
David Chilton proves that personal finance doesn't have to be a dense
and dry subject. His classic work is a series of barber shop chats with
Roy Miller, a fictional "wealthy barber." However, instead of engaging his
customers in local gossip, Roy holds forth on sound money management -- everything
from developing a personal savings strategy to planning for a comfortable
retirement. The down-to-earth barber makes the principles of personal finance
easy to grasp and put into practice.
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14.00 |
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Be Prepared
By David Landay
There's a ton of information in books and online about financial planning and coping with serious illnesses. But not much that brings the two topics together to help people deal with the financial side of life-threatening conditions. That's why Be Prepared is such a godsend. Attorney David Landay offers solid advice about how to cover medical bills, deal with work issue, do financial and estate planning, and much more. A must-read for anyone facing a life-challenging illness.
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17.95 |
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Investing with Your Values: Making Money and Making a Difference
By Hal and Jack Brill and Cliff Feigenbaum
This handbook on socially responsible investing is packed with information on how to mesh your values with your financial decisions. Hal and Jack Brill, along with Cliff Feigenbaum, experts in this area, cover in detail how social screening, shareholder activism, and community investing work. They also provide worksheets to help you develop a personal strategy as a socially responsible investor. Included are profiles of all the major socially responsible funds, as well as information on many other special-interest funds. An excellent appendix full of resources rounds out the book.
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$23.95 (Hardcover)
$18.95 (Paperback) |
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A Commonsense Guide to Your 401(k)
By Mary Rowland
More than 22 million Americans have 401(k) plans worth an astounding $750
billion. Chances are, most employees who sign up for this great perk do little
more than read an occasional article on the subject. But big bucks -- and 22
million nest eggs -- are on the line. So if you're lucky enough to be eligible
for a 401(k), you owe it to yourself to read this objective guide. In a series of easy-
to-digest steps, personal finance writer Mary Rowland lays out everything you need to know
about maximizing 401(k) investments -- including sample portfolios, reducing taxes,
monitoring plan expenses, taking a loan, or making a withdrawal.
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$19.95 |
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The Savage Truth on Money
By Terry Savage
Personal finance expert Terry Savage sets out a blueprint for building financial
security in this easy-to-read, yet meaty guide. After a detailed introduction to
money management, Terry offers an in-depth look at investing in stocks, bonds, mutual funds,
and insurance to create a nest egg you can depend on. Her chapter on women and money
is especially useful. And as an added bonus, the book is chock-full of great online resources.
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$24.95 |
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Money Smart Secrets for the Self-Employed
By Linda Stern
We think everyone should have an "Ace in the Hole", a teeny,
tiny business that brings in added income as it shelters you against
taxes and an uncertain economy. But being your own boss also presents
lots of questions: How do I decide what to charge for my services?
What's deductible? When should I hire help? Linda Stern,
a veteran personal finance reporter, provides clear, easy-to-grasp
solutions to the many thorny issues like taxes, insurance, and record-keeping
that the self-employed face. Her book is bound to both save and make
you money, as well as calm the jitters, as you go it on
your own.
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$20.00 |
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How to Be Your Own Financial Planner
By Debra Wishik Englander
The title says it all. If you sat down with a financial planner, he or
she would no doubt detail the same topics that personal finance writer and
editor Debra Englander covers here. Chances are, though, you'd pay a hefty
fee for the presentation, and perhaps not learn nearly as much as if you
digested this easy-to-follow guide at your own pace. From organizing, budgeting,
and credit management to investing, insurance, taxes, and retirement, this book
will help you develop a blueprint for your own financial plan. It'll also
put you way ahead of the game whenever it's appropriate for you to sit
down with a financial advisor.
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$20.95 |
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The Money Tracker
By Judy Lawrence
Tracking your everyday spending can be one of the most effective ways to
take control of your financial life. Judy Lawrence's Money Tracker makes
it easy with week-by-week charts for recording everything you spend for a
year. Along the way, you'll also find helpful tools like a "Victory
Diary" and "Splurge Diary" that can provide you with helpful insights.
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$14.95 |
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Get a Financial Life
By Beth Kobliner
Getting a good financial start in your twenties and thirties can save lots of
grief in your forties and fifties. Personal finance writer (and Gen Xer) Beth Kobliner
covers it all: handling debt, banking, investing, insurance, home buying, and
taxes. In a chapter called, "Living the Good Life in 2030," she also makes a
persuasive case for getting started early on retirement planning. There's even a
"crib notes" section that summarizes the book for busy folks -- though a savvy
reader will press on for all the valuable advice that follows.
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$12.00 |
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Smarter Insurance Solutions
By Janet Bamford
Author Janet Bamford says that 16% of the typical household budget
goes to pay for insurance. So knowing the score on health, life, disability,
auto, and home insurance not only averts financial ruin, but also
saves you premium dollars. Bamford offers sound guidelines for what
you'll need to protect yourself and your family -- and shows you
how to find the best prices on each type of policy. Her section on
health insurance plans is especially helpful in navigating the
new world of managed care.
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$19.95 |
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Dun & Bradstreet Guide to $Your Investment$
By Nancy Dunnan
When it comes to investing, whether in stocks, bonds, mutual funds,
Treasuries, CDs, real estate, or marbles (yes, marbles), you've got
to know the territory. To do that, get this guide -- the best written,
most complete, easiest to understand, regularly updated book on investments. (We will
send the latest edition.)
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$19.95 |
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Miserly Moms
By Jonni McCoy
Through creative cost cutting and by eliminating work-related expenses,
Jonni McCoy saved her family over $18,000 a year, and could give up
her job to stay home with her kids. This book details how she pulled it off. Much of it is devoted to saving
money on food, but she also offers tips to save on everything from
household cleaners and cosmetics to medical expenses and vacations.
Her advice on getting spouses and children to mend their spendthrift
ways will be helpful for all families looking to live well on less.
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$9.99 |
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The Budget Kit
By Judy Lawrence
Truth be told, we’re not budgeters. But we know that careful budgeting can be a crucial tool for managing your money and getting out of debt -- and this easy-to-use workbook can help you gain control of your spending and organize your records once and for all! The comprehensive worksheets and charts allow you to set financial goals, plan and monitor your spending. It even helps you organize for tax time. Inspiring stories from people who have used The Budget Kit to change their financial lives for the better will keep you motivated. A simple tool that can make a tremendous difference.
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$15.95 |
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4 Easy Steps to Successful Investing
By Jonathan D. Pond
If the very idea of learning about investing gives you a headache, take a deep breath, then relax and read this book. Personal finance expert Jonathan Pond lays out all the strategies clearly and simply, then guides you toward creating a balanced investment portfolio. His chapter, “Oh No! Surviving a Market Decline,” will help you sleep nights even when the Dow takes a big dip.
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$12.00 |
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Simple Money Solutions
By Nancy Lloyd
Even though this book takes on plenty of complex topics -- like handling credit, paying for college, and getting started as an investor -- personal finance commentator on NPR's "Morning Edition" Nancy Lloyd does indeed make the solutions seem simple. In addition to solid advice on each topic, she offers lists of red flags, pros and cons, and common blunders to avoid. With so many of us relying on the Web, her tips about savvy online shopping and investments are particularly useful.
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$23.00 |
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Clark Howard's Consumer Survival Kit III
By Clark Howard & Mark Meltzer
Georgians turn to this radio talk host's show for help dodging ripoffs,
marketing scams, and investment come-ons. Now, you can get his help
solving problems with time shares, contests, employment services,
health clubs, and extended warranties, for instance. His lively workbook
also includes tips on cars, taxes, real estate, remodeling, home security,
travel, you name it!
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$16.95 |
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The Consumer Bible: 1001 Ways to Shop Smart
By Mark Green
This book lives up to its "bible" title. Consumer advocate
Green tackles the entire gamut of expenses you're likely to face in
life ... and in death ... covering everything from infertility treatments
to funerals. Whether you're looking for child care, problem-free moving,
or the best airfares -- this book has it all!
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$15.95 |
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It's Never Too Late to Get Rich
This easy-to-comprehend personal finance book will help you build
a nest egg -- even if you're just starting out and living from
paycheck to paycheck. Get this money pro's sound advice on buying
life insurance, paying for college, financing your retirement, choosing
a financial planner, and avoiding investor pitfalls.
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$11.00 |
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The Rich & Famous Money Book
By Jean Chatzky
Personal finance writer Jean Chatzky managed to cajole money-savvy celebrities
into revealing their investment strategies. Learning how people as diverse
as Matt Lauer, Charles Schwab, and Ivana Trump build their nest eggs is illuminating
-- and fun. And their experiences make for an easy-reading guide to investing.
Jean's section on "rebounders" like Dennis Rodman, who lost a bundle and
came back far wiser for it, will be valuable for anyone trying to climb out of debt.
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$19.95 |
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The Truth About Money
By Ric Edelman
Whether you're a novice investor or an experienced money manager, you'll
find a wealth of information packed into this book, written in a down-to-earth
style that makes you want to keep reading. Financial planner Ric Edelman
pulls no punches, as he de-mystifies complex investment options and offers
practical advice on getting out of debt, paying for big-ticket expenses, and
planning your estate. His chapter on paying for college will be a revelation
to anxious parents.
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$19.95 |
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The New Commonsense Guide to Mutual Funds
By Mary Rowland
More than 63 million Americans own mutual funds, but most folks don't really
know what they're all about, aside from being the "must" investment of the
90's. This guide, by personal finance writer Mary Rowland, will change
that. Much of the book is devoted to a series of specific dos and don'ts, packed
with useful information for both novice investor and seasoned shareholders. There's
also a range of asset allocation portfolios for every type of investment
"personality," and a primer on how to work with a financial advisor.
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$15.95 |
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The Millionaire Next Door
By Drs. Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko
In this fascinating book, the authors share their findings from 20 years of studying
affluent Americans. You'll learn that many wealthy folks are "frugal, frugal, frugal," driving
modest cars and shopping more often at Sears than Neiman Marcus, among other
intriguing data. The authors also set down some sound principles for accumulating
a large nest egg. Following their advice -- and the examples of the people they
studied -- is more likely to make you a millionaire than the Publishers Clearing
House Prize Patrol.
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$22.95 |
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The Right Way to Hire Financial Help
By Charles A. Jaffe
Choosing financial advisors wisely can mean the difference between accumulating a
substantial nest egg and losing your life savings. Personal finance columnist
Chuck Jaffe spells out everything you need to know to hire the right person
for the job of protecting and building your assets -- whether it's a broker,
banker, lawyer, insurance agent, tax preparer, or financial planner. He presents
the questions to ask, tips you off about attitudes to watch (and watch out) for,
and explains the best ways to seek references.
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$25.00 |
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Frugal Families: Making the Most of Your Hard Earned Money
By Jonni McCoy
Jonni McCoy showed how to go from a two-family income to one in her first book,
Miserly Moms. In her new book, she offers helpful ideas on how to maintain
that lifestyle by saving money on kids' clothing, lunches, gardening, vacations,
insurance, cars, computer software, appliances and more. She shares lots of useful
800 numbers as well as money saving addresses and Web sites.
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$9.99 |
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Tiptionary
By Mary Hunt
Mary Hunt, editor of Cheapskate Monthly, has gathered together thousands of handy reader tips on how to do everything quicker, better, and on the cheap. Whether you're buying a car, doing the laundry, grocery shopping, or planning a vacation, you'll appreciate the helpful hints collected here. Arranged by categories, you can zero in on a particular topic or just have fun perusing the book, gathering ideas as you go. We particularly liked the simple solution to getting pesky tomato stains out of plastic containers -- just leave them out in the sun!
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$8.99 |
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Homemade Money
By Barbara Brabec
This is the bible for anyone thinking about creating a home based
business. Includes a crash course in business basics, up-to-date tax
and legal info, nitty gritty marketing strategies, and a wealth of resources that will help you select,
start, manage, and market a business at home. Newly revised.
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$21.99 |
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The Frugal Entrepreneur
By Terri Lonier
Small business pro Terry Lonier's collection of helpful money and time saving
tips includes many ideas we practice, like buying used equipment. She also
explains how to get the most for your printing dollars and how to market on
the cheap. You'll find plenty of ways to save money in these pages, especially if
you're thinking of creating a teeny, tiny "Ace in the Hole" kind of business that we
encourage everyone to have on the side.
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$12.95 |
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Fabulous Bargains! Great Deals You Can Get for (Almost) Wholesale
By Stephanie Gallagher
This is a terrific resource for bargain-hunters. Personal finance writer Stephanie Gallagher has unearthed the best places for discounts on everything from furniture and fitness equipment to airline tickets and stock transactions. Many of the book's 500+ sources sell via catalogues or online, so you'll even save on gas and avoid getting "malled."
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$12.95 |
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Making a Living Without a Job
By Barbara J. Winter
Want to be your own boss? This book will make it easy for you to become
"joyfully" jobless, with clear, practical guidance for creating
"multiple profit centers." Each one will earn you money as
it makes your life more exciting, enriching, energizing, and plain
old enjoyable.
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The Only Investment Guide You'll Ever Need
By Andrew Tobias
For novice investors, Andrew Tobias’ easy-to-read classic certainly lives up to its name! Tobias offers a common sense, nuts and bolts approach to investing. As a bonus, his wry humor will provoke more than a few chuckles as he teaches you the basics of how to increase your personal bottom line.
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$13.00 |
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Guerrilla Saving: Secrets for Keeping Profits
in Your Home-Based Business
Get the low-down on how to save a bundle on the many expenses of running a home-based business. The book is packed with ways to save on office supplies, telephone costs, taxes, equipment, and marketing. It also includes thrifty ways to improve your skills, savings in cyberspace, and frugal photocopying, photography, and printing.
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$19.95 |
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Working Solo
By Terri Lonier
This is a very comprehensive, easy to read intro to the world of small
business, and really is all you'd need to learn to get from the fantasy
of being your own boss to the reality. Terri Lonier covers everything,
from choosing to start and then succeeding at your very own Ace in the Hole. All you have to supply is enthusiasm, energy, and determination! Go to www.workingsolo.com for more inspiration and information.
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$14.95 |
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101 Best Home Businesses
By Dan Ramsey
We firmly believe that everyone should start a small home-based business -- what we call an “Ace in the Hole” -- to bring in extra income and help weather economic storms. What that business should be isn’t immediately apparent to many people. That’s the special value of this book. Small business expert Dan Ramsey gives the low-down on a wide range of opportunities, everything from antique dealer to wedding planner. You’ll learn what each business entails, who your customers are likely to be, what to charge, what you can make, and which resources can help you get started.
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$14.99 |
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Guerilla Marketing: Secrets for Making Big Profits
From Your Small Business
By Jay Conrad Levinson
The latest edition of this classic lays out 358 pages of options for successfully promoting your business, including advice about making the most of computer technology. Jay Conrad Levinson's ideas about using "big imagination instead of big budgets" is bound to help your venture prosper and grow. Every budding entrepreneur should have a copy of Guerilla Marketing. At $13, this is an incredible bargain!
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$13.00 |
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Growing a Business
By Paul Hawken
As a business consultant and co-owner of Smith & Hawken, a highly successful catalog business, Paul Hawken knows what works and what doesn’t for businesses, large and small. He’s set it all down, in a style that makes you want to keep reading. A must for every would-be and current business owner.
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$11.00 |
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The Time Bind: When Work Becomes Home & Home Becomes Work
By Arlie Russell Hochschild
Sociologist Arlie Russell Hochschild poignantly documents the time wars
going on in far too may U.S. families. As she shows, even when corporate
America is seemingly most sympathetic to the responsibilities of family
life, workers are putting in more and more time at the office. The needs
of children in particular aren't being adequately met. Hochschild calls for
a "time movement" that will lead to a better balance between home, work, day
care and true quality time for parents and kids.
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$22.50 |
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Divorce and Money
By V. Woodhouse, V. Felton-Collins, & M.V. Blakeman
Thinking it may be time to go your separate ways? This book will help
you make crucial decisions about the house, taxes, alimony, child support,
joint accounts, debts, pensions, etc.
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$34.95 |
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Stand Up to the IRS
By Frederick W. Daily
Chances are, you'll have a go 'round with the IRS at some point. Since
over 80% of those audited end up forking over more cash, this tax
lawyer can save you a bundle. Learn how the IRS "thinks,"
and what you should -- and shouldn't -- do or say, to successfully
defend yourself. A great aid and comfort to every taxpayer facing
an audit.
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$24.95 |
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