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A photo of Finance for the people : getting a grip on your finances

Finance for the people : getting a grip on your finances

"Whether you have a lot or a little, your feelings and beliefs about money have been shaped by a combination of silence (or even shame) around talking about money, personal experiences, family and societal expectations, and a whole big complex system rigged against many of us from the start. Begin with that baseline premise and it's no surprise so many of us find it so difficult to save enough money (but way too easy to get trapped in ballooning credit card debt), emotionally draining to deal with student loans, and nearly impossible to understand the esoteric world of investing.

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A photo of Get good with money : ten simple steps to becoming financially whole

Get good with money : ten simple steps to becoming financially whole

Introduces the idea of striving for financial wholeness instead of early retirement or millionaire status, from the simple (best practices for budgeting and saving) to the more sophisticated (investing, taking charge of your credit score, and calculating your insurance needs).

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A photo of Money for couples : no more stress, no more fights, just a 10-step plan to create your rich life together

Money for couples : no more stress, no more fights, just a 10-step plan to create your rich life together

"From personal finance juggernaut Ramit Sethi, here is the definitive book about a defining challenge for millions of people: navigating the tricky waters of money in a serious relationship... This book will help readers go from financial frustration to joy and possibility as they finally discover a way to connect over money. Ramit's 10-step program addresses the common money issues in relationships: how to stop fighting over money; how to get both partners to participate in the finances; how to handle the situation when one partner is a saver and the other a spender; and how to take control of too much debt...

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A photo of Money magic : an economist's secrets to more money, less risk, and a better life

Money magic : an economist's secrets to more money, less risk, and a better life

"Laurence Kotlikoff, one of our nation’s premier personal finance experts... harnesses the power of economics and advanced computation to deliver a host of spellbinding but simple money magic tricks that will transform your financial future. Each trick shares a basic ingredient for financial savvy based on economic common sense, not Wall Street snake oil. Money Magic offers a clear path to a richer, happier, and safer financial life. Whether you’re making education, career, marriage, lifestyle, housing, investment, retirement, or Social Security decisions,

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A photo of No new things : a radically simple 30-day guide to saving money, the planet, and your sanity

No new things : a radically simple 30-day guide to saving money, the planet, and your sanity

"For nearly two years, Ashlee Piper challenged herself to buy nothing new. And in the process, she got out of debt, cut clutter, crushed her goals, and became healthier and happier than ever--all the things she'd always wanted to do but 'never had time to' (because she was mindlessly scrolling, shopping, spending, and stressing). After a decade of fine-tuning, No New Things guides readers through the same revolutionary simple challenge that has helped thousands of global participants find freedom and fulfillment in just thirty days.

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A photo of The total money makeover : a proven plan for financial peace

The total money makeover : a proven plan for financial peace

This new edition of The Total Money Makeover includes new content that will help you tackle marriage conflict, college debt, and so much more.. With The Total Money Makeover, you'll be able to design a sure-fire plan for paying off all debt, --from cars to houses and everything in between--recognize the 10 most dangerous money myths, and secure a big, fast nest egg for emergencies and retirement.

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