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2023.
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English
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"The Barnes family is in trouble. Dickie's once-lucrative car business is going under--but rather than face the music, he's spending his days in the woods, building an apocalypse-proof bunker with a renegade handyman. His wife Imelda is selling off her jewelry on eBay, while their teenage daughter Cass, formerly top of her class, seems determined to binge-drink her way through her final exams. And twelve-year-old PJ is putting the final touches to...
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"The average college student graduates with nearly $30,000 of student loan debt. The average law student graduates with $160,000 of student loan debt. These numbers are even more significant for Black and Latino students. Many of these young adults are thrown into their careers with little to no personal finance education. This book offers a holistic approach on how to properly manage money, including debt, from the lens of a first-generation wealth...
3) How to fund the life you want: what everyone needs to know about savings, pensions and investments
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Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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"This is the book that tells you the long-term truths about investing, based on hard evidence - evidence that applies wherever you live in the world. If you are in the UK, you will further benefit from its detailed explanations of local pension, tax and investment rules. When it comes to investing, there is a dizzying number of complex options available. But this book is designed to provide clear, objective guidance that cuts through the jargon,...
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Pub. Date
[2024].
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English
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"This down to earth guide is designed to take the mystery out of money. Filled with practical advice on such topics as how to be a smart shopper, how to budget, and how to earn money. It will equip you with the skills you need to manage your money now and in the future."--Cover page 4.
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"An easy-to-follow financial literacy guide for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color). Financial help can be hard to find but So...This Is Why I'm Broke gives practical and simplified financial tips for you to financially thrive. A safe space for all BIPOC. Financial help is right here! Melissa Jean-Baptiste of "Millennial in Debt" is a first generation American providing readers with accessible financial tips and advice wrapped up in her...
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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"Thakor shares stories from her experiences and lessons she's learned, offering a touchstone for what she calls true "wealth"-the convergence of financial and emotional health"--Provided by publisher.
No matter your age, income, or profession, it is easy to fall prey to the false belief that the amount of money you earn, the accomplishments you achieve, or the praise you receive is never enough. Thakor shares how she overcame toxic behaviors about...
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Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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"Get smart and start saving - without sacrificing the things you love. With high prices for everything from food to gas, how can you make ends meet - and still have enough for the things you love? 500 Great Ways to Save For Dummies is packed with creative ideas for cutting costs in small and big ways, in dozens of categories, ranging from groceries and healthcare to education, travel, and major purchases. This fun book helps you get into a saving...
Author
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Balance Is Bullshit is a guided workbook/journal with exercises and challenges focusing on physical, mental and financial wellness, as well as community engagement. The workbook will prompt the reader to define realistic, achievable goals and increase the efficiency of everyday life. Journal prompts encourage writing and introspection. Weekly schedules provide readers with a clear structure for planning their days. With a holistic approach to wellness,...
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"So no one taught you about money, either? Let's figure this me$$ out together. In this illustrated, deeply unserious guide to money, Berna Anat--aka the Financial Hype Woman--freaks out her immigrant parents by doing the unthinkable: Talking about money. Loudly. Because we're done staying silent, anxious, and ashamed about our money. It's time to join the party and finally learn about all the financial stuff that always felt too confusing." --...
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Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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"Ten timely financial steps to build the life you really want. The COVID-19 pandemic forced us to rethink everything. Now, when it comes to envisioning a post-pandemic future, financial expert Jill Schlesinger hears one question over and over: IS THIS REALLY HOW I WANT TO LIVE? The Great Money Reset is your guide to getting real and building your best life. A bible for navigating our present era of seismic change, Schlesinger's book shows us how to...
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
This powerful video scrutinizes what Juliet Schor calls "the new consumerism" - a national phenomenon of upscale spending shaped and reinforced by a media system driven by commercial interests. Illustrated with hundreds of media examples, The Overspent American draws attention to the costs (both financial and social) of the relentless search for happiness and identity through spending.
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Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
When we talk about debt and its impact on our economy, we almost always mean "government debt." However, this is only a small part of the picture: individuals, private firms, and households owe trillions, and these private debts are vital to understanding the economy. In this iconoclastic book, Richard Vague examines the assets, liabilities, and incomes of the entire country, private and public sector, to reveal its net worth. His holistic analysis...
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Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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"Living Well in a Down Economy for Dummies offers dozens of practical tips for navigating a recession with confidence and keeping some cash in your pocket. Discover ideas for increasing your income, getting your finances together, cutting costs, and managing debt." -- Back cover.
With inflation going up and salaries not keeping up, it's time to tighten your belt. But that doesn't mean giving up everything that makes life good. Learn to be smart...
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"A guide for women to find financial confidence, say goodbye to guilt, and finally get ahead with money without sacrificing what they care about, from money expert, podcaster, and CEO Chloe Elise. This is not your average finance book. Like most people these days, Elise went to college not only with student loans, but also completely clueless as to how debt even worked. Instead of abiding by restrictive, guilt-filled advice, she set off on a new debt-payoff...
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Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Leaving full-time employment to enter retirement often requires a 180-degree change in mindset and behavior from the way you managed your time and money previously. This is especially true for Baby Boomers who may have never experienced adult life without a full-time job and have been practicing the same habits since their 20s. These life transitions can be looked at as if they require flipping a switch. Some changes happen suddenly like an on/off...
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Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Household debt is at an all-time high, and every day people--just like you--are feeling more cynical and hopeless about their financial futures. It's time to stop believing countless lies from a system designed to take your money--lies like student loans are the golden ticket to a good-paying job, car payments are just part of life, and that you need to have a credit card. Ramsey Personality and personal finance expert George Kamel shares his story...
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Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"According to the latest Quarterly Report on Household Debt and Credit, total household debt increased by $286 billion (1.9%) to $15.24 trillion in the third quarter of 2021, mortgage balances--the largest component of household debt--rose by $230 billion. Auto loans increased by $28 billion, student loan balances grew by $14 billion, coinciding with the start of an academic year, credit card balances increased in the third quarter by $17 billion,...
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