Everyone’s Money Book on Financial Planning: Jordan E. Goodman, Jordan Goodman

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Whether you have just won the lottery or are struggling to meet monthly expenses, your future financial comfort depends on creating - and sticking to - a long-term money management strategy. Personal finance expert Jordan Goodman’s new book Everyone’s Money Book on Financial Planning helps you do just that.

Jordan Goodman’s simple yet comprehensive advice has earned him the nickname “”America’s Money Answers Man,”" and his new book is a primer for consumers who need those answers. In Everyone’s Money Book on Financial Planning, Goodman shows readers not only how to give themselves a financial checkup, but what they should do with the results. He also covers issues like budgeting, financing insurance needs, finding a trustworthy financial advisor, and smart strategies for every age and situation.

About the Author
Jordan E. Goodman is a weekly contributor to Public Radio International’s Marketplace in the Morning and appears frequently as a personal finance commentator on NBC, MSNBC, CNN, CNBC, and Fox television. He also is a frequent guest on radio call-in shows around the country. On the editorial staff of Money magazine for 18 years, where he served as Wall Street correspondent, Goodman was also a weekly financial analyst on NBC News at Sunrise for 9 years and a daily financial commentator on the Mutual Broadcasting Network for 8 years. His frequent speeches, workshops, and media guest appearances around the country keep him in touch with consumers’ and investors’ financial interests. He is the author of Everyone’s Money Book, now in its third edition, as well as the coauthor of Barron’s Dictionary of Finance and Investment Terms and Barron’s Finance and Investment Handbook. Goodman is the creator of a multimedia personal finance education package, The Money Answers Program, and publishes a weekly newsletter, Money Answers Now!

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The Power in Your Money Personality: 8 Ways to Balance Your Urge to Splurge With Your Craving for Saving: Susan Zimmerman

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“A lighthearted approach to a profoundly difficult subject–clever, unique, and so needed.” — Joan Hasper, Licensed Psychologist, Franklin Family Services

“I figured out my spending habits and what to do about them. Everything I need to make changes is here.” — Angela Wethor, Director of Training, AXA Advisors

“Incredible! Dozens of insights and practical solutions jump out on every page. A must read for anyone with a wallet.” — Dottie Walters, Author of Speak and Grow Rich, Prentice Hall

Stressed out financially? No wonder! Every time you make a financial decision, as many as 8 money personalities are competing for control of your cash flow. Any one of the “Rascals” can lead you to riches–or ruin. Whether you’re a chronic overspender, underspender, or somewhere in between, this book shows you how to take control and transform your strengths and weaknesses into permanent wealth. You’ll learn how to: identify your dominant money personality; hear the hidden voices guiding your money choices; look at family history and expectations that may be guiding your money habits; let go of the guilt, stress, worry–any painful emotions surrounding your money; get rid of debt without feeling deprived of spending; begin saving and investing for long-term security; start handling your money with confidence–maybe for the first time in your life.

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The Latino Guide to Personal Money Management: Laura Castaneda, Laura Castellanos

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A surprisingly underserved publishing market is the Latino population, a diverse, youthful group poised to become America’s biggest minority….Yes, there is a need for this book; the authors make a convincing case that the special cultural; economic, and social concerns of Latinos create special financial problems. Highlight this title for your Latino customers. — Bookselling This Week, 11 January 1999

Clear, accessible, and timely, The Latino Guide to Personal Money Management is a much needed contribution to closing the financial information gap that exists between Hispanics and other Americans. — (Raul Yzaguirre, President, National Council of La Raza)

Latinos are a dazzlingly diverse people in America at century’s end. Depending on migration history, level of education, and family background, the kind of “money advice” needed is all over the map…from staring a first savings account to high finance. Yet, this book successfully straddles a wide range of concerns for a wide range of people, with good humor, flair, and most importantly, without condescension. The information in this book is required ammunition for building a secure future. — Ray Suarez, host of NPR’s “Talk of the Nation” and author of “The Old Neighborhood”

Por fin! A financial guide for the Latino community that is easy to understand, useful, and relevant. Laura Castaneda and Laura Castellanos have created an invaluable tool toward achieving our next goal: economic empowerment and financial independence. Lealo! — (ArturoVargas, Executive Director, National Association of

The key to success for Latinos is economic education. In The Latino Guide to Personal Money Management, Laura Castaneda and Laura Castellanos have transformed financial victimization into empowerment. Their guide is thorough and easy to follow. Who says that learning about money can’t be simple and fun? — Nely Galan, President of Entertainment, Telemundo Network Group

The first comprehensive financial guide for Latinos, by Latinos. Latinos stand poised to become the largest minority group in the United States early in the coming century. Yet this readership has lacked reliable, targeted financial information. It’s time for a personal finance book that addresses the need of the Latino community for sound, practical, financial advice. “The Latino Guide to Personal Money Management” is the first personal finance book by and for Latinos in the US market. Laura Castellanos and Laura Castaneda combine their financial and journalistic expertise in this definitive guide and reference. Individuals and families will find a panoply of advice on how to set up and use US bank accounts, save for retirement or college, and send money to family members in other countries. This guide also includes valuable tips on buying stocks and bonds, negotiating for a home, and applying for credit. The authors focus on every important aspect of money management and provide the reader with extensive resources– worksheets, useful lists of financial institutions, and sources of bilingual information. For Latino-Americans who want to take control of their finances, this unparalleled guide is a must-read. Tip and strategies include: preparing for and financing children’s educations; taking care of extending family while planning for retirement; selecting all types on insurance; locating banks that serve Latinos’ needs; finding bilingual financial services.

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Everyone’s Money Book on Retirement Planning: Jordan E. Goodman, Jordan Goodman

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“My mission is to teach people how to make savvy financial decisions and give them all the resources they need to put my advice into action.” —Jordan E. Goodman, “America’s Money Answers Man”

For years, Americans have sought answers to their financial questions in Everyone’s Money Book by Jordan E. Goodman. Now even more detailed answers can be found in a new series of books that focus on single topics in a short, affordable format. Each book in the series contains the most current information on its topic as well as just the right resources—worksheets, Web sites, newsletters, consumer groups, government agencies, and more—to help you put this information to immediate use.

Whether it’s how to assemble a great financial plan, invest in stocks, save for college, improve your credit record, buy real estate, or build your retirement nest egg, the Everyone’s Money Book series has the answers and resources you need.

The books in the series include:

Everyone’s Money Book on College

Everyone’s Money Book on Credit

Everyone’s Money Book on Financial Planning

Everyone’s Money Book on Real Estate

Everyone’s Money Book on Retirement Planning

Everyone’s Money Book on Stocks, Bonds, and Mutual Funds

About the Author
Jordan E. Goodman is a weekly contributor to Public Radio International’s Marketplace in the Morning and appears frequently as a personal finance commentator on NBC, MSNBC, CNN, CNBC, and Fox television. He also is a frequent guest on radio call-in shows around the country. On the editorial staff of Money magazine for 18 years, where he served as Wall Street correspondent, Goodman was also a weekly financial analyst on NBC News at Sunrise for 9 years and a daily financial commentator on the Mutual Broadcasting Network for 8 years. His frequent speeches, workshops, and media guest appearances around the country keep him in touch with consumers’ and investors’ financial interests. He is the author of Everyone’s Money Book, now in its third edition, as well as the coauthor of Barron’s Dictionary of Finance and Investment Terms and Barron’s Finance and Investment Handbook.

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Everyone’s Money Book on College: Jordan E. Goodman, Jordan Goodman

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Here is a book on the ABC’s of paying for college.
Today, the cost of a 4 year education at a private college is over $26,000. For a family with two, three, or more children, that adds up to a HUGE sum. And the cost will only climb higher in the coming years. Most families, however, have the means to send their children to college. It requires a lot of planning, saving, and smart investing, but it can be done. Everyone’s Money Book on College will show you how.

About the Author
Jordan E. Goodman is a weekly contributor to Public Radio International’s Marketplace in the Morning and appears frequently as a personal finance commentator on NBC, MSNBC, CNN, CNBC, and Fox television. He also is a frequent guest on radio call-in shows around the country. On the editorial staff of Money magazine for 18 years, where he served as Wall Street correspondent, Goodman was also a weekly financial analyst on NBC News at Sunrise for 9 years and a daily financial commentator on the Mutual Broadcasting Network for 8 years. His frequent speeches, workshops, and media guest appearances around the country keep him in touch with consumers’ and investors’ financial interests. He is the author of Everyone’s Money Book, now in its third edition, as well as the coauthor of Barron’s Dictionary of Finance and Investment Terms and Barron’s Finance and Investment Handbook.

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Got Money?: Enjoy It, Manage It–Even Save Some of It–Financial Advice for Your Twenties and Thirties: Jeff Wuorio

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Informed sources report that today’s young people are more interested in money management than their predecessors–but on the whole remain frighteningly ignorant of the specifics involved. Got Money? Enjoy It! Manage It! by personal-finance writer Jeff Wuorio is a sassy but smart compendium of relevant advice for those in their 20s and 30s who would like to buck that latter trend. After addressing everyday fundamentals, including budget setting and bank shopping, it concentrates on more advanced aspects of individual economics, such as debt, investing, retirement planning, home buying, securing financial assistance, utilizing electronic resources, and preparing for taxes. It also contains tips on such frequently overlooked cash-saving practices as reworking onerous student loans, finding and acquiring adequate renter’s insurance, and buying household staples in bulk. “Making the most of your money is not as complicated as particle physics,” Wuorio writes. “Granted, some things are more complicated than others, but the lion’s share of basic financial ideas and principles are within the intellectual reach of anyone.” His book synthesizes a wealth of solid information into one handy resource, and does so in a way that newcomers to the world of finance and investing can easily understand and readily utilize. –Howard Rothman

Review
The advice is sound, but the tone is playful and conversational…. Given the youthful target readership, the emphasis on Web sites and software that help readers understand the often arcane world of money and investing is no surprise. There are sites that help you check bond ratings…. Budgeting sites to help get a grip on your cash flow…. Sites to lead you to the world of financial planners… and the usual suspects for general investing information….

“Got Money? Enjoy IT! Manage It!” exclaims the cover. And while you will learn a great deal about how to do just that, the best thing this book has to offer is that comprehensive list of Internet resources. It can’t be beat. — USA Today, October 18, 1999

Unlike so many finance books that target Generation X with slick packaging … Got Money? actually is a hip read. — Forbes, January 2000

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Kiplinger’s Retire Worry-Free: Money-Smart Ways to Build the Nest Egg You’ll Need (Retire Worry Free): From The Editors Of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine

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How much do I need to live on in retirement? How can I make sure I won’t run out of money in retirement? What are the best investment choices?

In Kiplinger’s Retire Worry-Free, the editors of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine answer your questions in the clear, straightforward manner you’ve come to rely on. They explain how to calculate how much you will need, how much you can count on from Social Security and pensions, and, finally, how to fill the gap.

Whether you’ll need thousands or hundreds of thousands to retire and maintain your current lifestyle, Kiplinger’s Retire Worry-Free will teach you how to:

Get the most from your pension and 401(k)

Decide between traditional and Roth IRAs

Maximize tax-favored savings plans if you’re self-employed

Handle early-retirement offers and lump-sum distributions to avoid pension-payout traps

Protect your nest egg with the right amounts and types of insurance

Fully updated and revised throughout and packed full of charts and tips, Kiplinger’s Retire Worry-Free will help you plan a secure financial future.

About the Author
Kiplinger’s Personal Finance is the nation’s longest-running personal finance magazine, delivering sound, unbiased, down-to-earth advice about money management and achieving financial security. It currently has approximately 800,000 subscribers.

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Keep Your Hands Out of My Pocket: Strategies to Get More for Your Money: Robert Tevis

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You can save hundreds, even thousands of dollars the next time you go shopping.Whether you are shopping for a car or consumer electronics, you are going to run into professional salespeople. They are trained and ready to reach right into your pocket and take your money for the things you want.Are you ready to meet them or are you still an amateur buyer?You can learn the skills to stand up to the professionals and keep more of your money.From his experience with salespeople in Fortune 500 companies and his own personal successes, Robert E. Tevis presents you with key negotiation concepts and techniques to turn you into a threat to the professionals. Even if you have never bargained before, you can use these simple and effective techniques to get more for your money.Its your money. Dont you want to keep it?

About the Author
Robert E. Tevis gained his negotiation skills through study and his work. He holds an MBA in Management for Managers of Technology. He has spent almost twenty-five years in business working both for IBM and in management for Siemens. One of his greatest pleasures is seeing someone use these skills successfully.

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The Unofficial Guide to Beating Debt: Greg Pahl, Unofficial Guides Group

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The Unofficial Guide to Beating Debt is designed to give savvy consumers like you foolproof strategies for everything from undoing years of debt to putting your credit reputation back together. In this book you’ll get unbiased recommendations that are not influenced by any company, product, or organization. The Unofficial Guide to Beating Debt is intensively inspected by The Unofficial Panel of Experts — specialists who ensure that you are armed with the most up-to-date insider information on the subject of beating debt. They tell you exactly what the “official establishment” doesn’t want you to know.

From the Back Cover
The inside scoop… for when you want more than the official line! All over America there are people who can't pay down their credit cards, are delinquent on college loans, and cringe every time they hear the phone ring in fear of creditors or collection agencies. How do you know if you're on your way to bankruptcy, or if you're just falling a little behind? How can you keep bankruptcy from happening when the bills just won't stop coming? And how do you climb out of the debt hole without causing irreparable damage to your credit report—not to mention your quality of life? You want the inside scoop. The Unofficial Guide^™ to Beating Debt is designed to give savvy consumers like you foolproof strategies for everything from undoing years of debt to putting your credit reputation back together. In this book you'll get unbiased recommendations that are not influenced by any company, product, or organization. The Unofficial Guide^™ to Beating Debt is intensively inspected by The Unofficial Panel of Experts: Nancy Dunnan, New York City financial analyst and columnist; Warren Ladenheim, director at Peak Search, Inc., an executive recruitment firm; and Steve Rhode, president and co-founder of Debt Counselors of America^®. These specialists ensure that you are armed with the most up-to-date insider information on the subject of beating debt. They tell you exactly what the "official establishment" doesn't want you to know. Vital Information on the smart way to borrow money and apply for credit Insider Secrets on managing mortgages, loans, and credit cards Money-Saving Techniques for protecting yourself and your credit, resolving billing errors, and exercising your debtor's rights Time-Saving Tips on accessing, understanding, and repairing your credit report The Latest Trends in overcoming frequent borrowing mistakes and pulling yourself out of debt Handy Checklists and Charts to help you keep track of your debt payments visit us online at www.idgbooks.com

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All About Credit: Deborah McNaughton

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When you have massive debt, you need solutions and you need them now. brings together the questions people ask most about credit.

This book is designed for a reader who wants fast and easy-to-understand solutions to specific credit problems. Organized around broad topics like divorce, collection agencies, bankruptcy, and women and credit, readers can quickly use the book without wading through extraneous information.

Deborah McNaughton, one of America’s foremost consumer credit experts, answers questions about qualifying for or being denied credit, mortgages, problems with creditors, and bankrupty.

About the Author
Deborah McNaughton, a consumer credit advocate and licensed real estate agent, is the founder of Professional Credit Counselors and the author of several books on credit, including “The Insider’s Guide to Managing Your Credit.” She also wrote the “Credit Repair System,” a business opportunity manual for starting a credit counseling business. Deborah gives credit and financial strategies seminars focusing on finances, hope, and encouragement, and is a popular radio talk show guest.

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