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<title><![CDATA[The Indie Finance & Personal Investing Bestseller List]]></title>

<description><![CDATA[For the eight-week period ending April 13, 2010, and based on sales in independent bookstores throughout the U.S.]]></description>

<link><![CDATA[http://www.indiebound.org/indie-bestsellers]]></link>

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<title><![CDATA[J.K. Lasser's Your Income Tax 2010: For Preparing Your 2009 Tax Return]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780470447116</link>
<description><![CDATA[America's number one bestselling tax guide offers the best balance of thoroughness, organization, and usability  
For over half a century, more than 39 million Americans have turned to J.K. Lasser for easy-to-follow, expert advice and guidance on planning and filing their taxes. Written by a team of tax specialists, J.K. Lasser's Your Income Tax 2010 includes all the outstanding features that have made this book the nation's all-time top-selling tax guide.
  
As an added value, you can gain direct access to dozens of bonuses through jklasser.com, including links to the latest tax forms from the IRS, up-to-the-minute tax law changes, small business help, and much more. The book of choice for today's serious taxpayer Your Income Tax 2010 contains
  

  
Over 2,500 easy-to-use tax planning tips and strategies
  
Easy-to-understand coverage of the year's tax law changes
  
Filing tips and instructions to help you prepare your 2009 return
  
Quick reference section that highlights what's new for 2009
  
Quick topic index to help pinpoint the biggest money-saving deductions
  
Advice for customers whose use software or CPAs to file their taxes
  

  
Filled with expert advice and guidance, J.K. Lasser's Your Income Tax 2010 will help you plan and file your 2009 tax return in the most efficient way possible.]]></description>
<ttl>360</ttl>
<dc:title><![CDATA[J.K. Lasser's Your Income Tax 2010: For Preparing Your 2009 Tax Return]]></dc:title>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[1]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[J.K.Lasser Institute]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Wiley]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780470447116]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[America's number one bestselling tax guide offers the best balance of thoroughness, organization, and usability  
For over half a century, more than 39 million Americans have turned to J.K. Lasser for easy-to-follow, expert advice and guidance on planning and filing their taxes. Written by a team of tax specialists, J.K. Lasser's Your Income Tax 2010 includes all the outstanding features that have made this book the nation's all-time top-selling tax guide.
  
As an added value, you can gain direct access to dozens of bonuses through jklasser.com, including links to the latest tax forms from the IRS, up-to-the-minute tax law changes, small business help, and much more. The book of choice for today's serious taxpayer Your Income Tax 2010 contains
  

  
Over 2,500 easy-to-use tax planning tips and strategies
  
Easy-to-understand coverage of the year's tax law changes
  
Filing tips and instructions to help you prepare your 2009 return
  
Quick reference section that highlights what's new for 2009
  
Quick topic index to help pinpoint the biggest money-saving deductions
  
Advice for customers whose use software or CPAs to file their taxes
  

  
Filled with expert advice and guidance, J.K. Lasser's Your Income Tax 2010 will help you plan and file your 2009 tax return in the most efficient way possible.]]></dc:description>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Paperback]]></dc:format>
<dc:date>2009-11-01T00:00:00-04:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[Rich Dad, Poor Dad]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780446677455</link>
<description><![CDATA[Personal finance author and lecturer Robert T. Kiyosaki developed his unique economic perspective from two very different influences - his two fathers. This text lays out Kiyosaki's philosophy and his relationship with money.]]></description>
<ttl>360</ttl>
<dc:title><![CDATA[Rich Dad, Poor Dad]]></dc:title>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[2]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Robert Kiyosaki]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Warner]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780446677455]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[Personal finance author and lecturer Robert T. Kiyosaki developed his unique economic perspective from two very different influences - his two fathers. This text lays out Kiyosaki's philosophy and his relationship with money.]]></dc:description>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Paperback]]></dc:format>
<dc:date>1998-01-01T00:00:00-05:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[Women & Money]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780812981315</link>
<description><![CDATA[The million-copy bestseller is finally in paperback!In this groundbreaking book, Suze Orman, the nation’s go-to expert on all things financial, investigates the complicated, dysfunctional relationship women have with money. With her signature mix of insight, compassion, and soul-deep recognition, Suze Orman equips women with the financial knowledge and emotional awareness to overcome the blocks that have kept them from acting in the best interest of their money–and of themselves. At the heart of the book is The Save Yourself Plan: a streamlined five-month program that delivers genuine long-term financial security. But what’s at stake is far bigger even than money–it’ s about every woman’s sense of who she is, what she deserves, and why it all begins with the decision to save yourself. In addition to The Save Yourself Plan, you’ ll find inside• a thoughtful analysis of the causes and effects of reckless financial behavior• a persuasive argument for change that is free of shame and blame• the 8 qualities of a wealthy woman• a challenge to value yourself fully in all aspects of your life• new information to help you grasp the impact of recent economic changes on your life right now and for the long term• a thrilling, inspiring depiction of what it means to be in control of your financial destinyDownload Suze Orman’s free Money Tool iPhone applicaton in the iTunes store.]]></description>
<ttl>360</ttl>
<dc:title><![CDATA[Women & Money]]></dc:title>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[3]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Suze Orman]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Spiegel & Grau]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780812981315]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[The million-copy bestseller is finally in paperback!In this groundbreaking book, Suze Orman, the nation’s go-to expert on all things financial, investigates the complicated, dysfunctional relationship women have with money. With her signature mix of insight, compassion, and soul-deep recognition, Suze Orman equips women with the financial knowledge and emotional awareness to overcome the blocks that have kept them from acting in the best interest of their money–and of themselves. At the heart of the book is The Save Yourself Plan: a streamlined five-month program that delivers genuine long-term financial security. But what’s at stake is far bigger even than money–it’ s about every woman’s sense of who she is, what she deserves, and why it all begins with the decision to save yourself. In addition to The Save Yourself Plan, you’ ll find inside• a thoughtful analysis of the causes and effects of reckless financial behavior• a persuasive argument for change that is free of shame and blame• the 8 qualities of a wealthy woman• a challenge to value yourself fully in all aspects of your life• new information to help you grasp the impact of recent economic changes on your life right now and for the long term• a thrilling, inspiring depiction of what it means to be in control of your financial destinyDownload Suze Orman’s free Money Tool iPhone applicaton in the iTunes store.]]></dc:description>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Mass Market Paperback]]></dc:format>
<dc:date>2010-01-05T00:00:00-05:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781595550781</link>
<description><![CDATA[The success stories speak for themselves in this book from money maestro Dave Ramsey. Instead of promising the normal dose of quick fixes, Ramsey offers a bold, no-nonsense approach to money matters, providing not only the how-to but also a grounded and uplifting hope for getting out of debt and achieving total financial health. (Consumer Finance)]]></description>
<ttl>360</ttl>
<dc:title><![CDATA[The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness]]></dc:title>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[4]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Ramsey]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Thomas Nelson]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9781595550781]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[The success stories speak for themselves in this book from money maestro Dave Ramsey. Instead of promising the normal dose of quick fixes, Ramsey offers a bold, no-nonsense approach to money matters, providing not only the how-to but also a grounded and uplifting hope for getting out of debt and achieving total financial health. (Consumer Finance)]]></dc:description>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Hardcover]]></dc:format>
<dc:date>2009-12-01T00:00:00-05:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[Start Over, Finish Rich]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780307591197</link>
<description><![CDATA[Let 2010 Set You on the Path to Wealth. Believe it or not, recessions make millionaires!  Will you be one? In Start Over, Finish Rich, America's best-loved financial expert, David Bach, explains that 2010 will be the best opportunity for building wealth we have seen in decades. And, as the economy recovers, you must be set up to recover with it. Bach's easy, take-action plan will show you how. Start Over, Finish Rich supplies the ten crucial moves you must make in 2010 to get back on track and recapture your dreams of a richer future. Learn how to: * Get out of debt* Fix your credit* Rebuild your 401k plan* Improve your 529 Plan* Take smart risks * Reorganize your financial life for the high tech age* Update your real estate plan* Change your thinking about money* Recommit to wealth As Bach says, "A recession is a terrible thing to waste—so don't waste this one! Use it instead to get rich." Read Start Over, Finish Rich and let David Bach put you and your family back on the path to financial freedom.      ]]></description>
<ttl>360</ttl>
<dc:title><![CDATA[Start Over, Finish Rich]]></dc:title>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[5]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[David Bach]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Broadway]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780307591197]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[Let 2010 Set You on the Path to Wealth. Believe it or not, recessions make millionaires!  Will you be one? In Start Over, Finish Rich, America's best-loved financial expert, David Bach, explains that 2010 will be the best opportunity for building wealth we have seen in decades. And, as the economy recovers, you must be set up to recover with it. Bach's easy, take-action plan will show you how. Start Over, Finish Rich supplies the ten crucial moves you must make in 2010 to get back on track and recapture your dreams of a richer future. Learn how to: * Get out of debt* Fix your credit* Rebuild your 401k plan* Improve your 529 Plan* Take smart risks * Reorganize your financial life for the high tech age* Update your real estate plan* Change your thinking about money* Recommit to wealth As Bach says, "A recession is a terrible thing to waste—so don't waste this one! Use it instead to get rich." Read Start Over, Finish Rich and let David Bach put you and your family back on the path to financial freedom.      ]]></dc:description>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Paperback]]></dc:format>
<dc:relation><![CDATA[9780307591203]]></dc:relation>
<dc:date>2009-12-29T00:00:00-05:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[Jim Cramer's Getting Back to Even]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781439158012</link>
<description><![CDATA[In his new book, Cramer offers the most detailed guidance he has ever given on how to invest in a changed market. Savvy investors will not just survive; they will thrive. Cramer begins with six rules for protecting the money you have and making sure that you have the money you need. (Rule Number 3: Skip the first four stages of portfolio grief: denial, anger, bargaining, and depression.) Your portfolio won't fix itself; you have to do that. It's easy to close your eyes and pretend that it all never happened, but you'll never get back to even that way, much less profit from the opportunities that this new market offers to investors who know where to put their money. One key to making investment decisions is to watch what the mutual-fund managers are doing and -- better yet -- to anticipate their moves. Cramer tells you how to do this. Their decisions will move markets, and you want to profit from these moves.Cramer explains why dividends may be another key to picking winners in the post-crash stock market, and he introduces a category he calls the accidental high yielders -- stocks whose prices have taken a beating, boosting their yields. Some of these stocks could make a major move upward; Cramer tells you how to spot the ones that could take off.For the first time in any of his books, Cramer offers a portfolio of twelve stocks that he says are poised to profit from the economic recovery. And he gives investors a list of five regional banks that could make big moves and return a handsome reward to shareholders. As always, Cramer explains why investors can't just take his word but have to "buy and homework" on these stocks to make sure that their stories don't change.If you're near or in retirement, your opportunities to recover and profit are more limited than those of younger investors. Cramer tells you why stocks should still be an important part of your investment portfolio. And for younger investors, Cramer explains why you must take advantage of what could be a rare opportunity to buy stocks at fabulous prices and set up a terrific portfolio.Cramer offers advanced tips for investors who have the time and are willing to invest it to profit from the post-crash stock market. Call options may seem like exotic and dangerous investment tools, but Cramer shows why they can be a conservative investing strategy that can bring quick returns in a recovering market. He explains how to use IPOs and secondary offerings wisely to juice your investment portfolio.And as if all that weren't enough, Cramer has come up with twenty-five new rules for the post-crash market. (Rule Number 4: It pays to follow the dumb money.)Getting Back to Even is indispensable for any investor still reeling in shock from the 2008-2009 market collapse and wondering where to go from here. From investment strategies to specific stock recommendations, it's the foundation for the portfolios that will soar when the economic recovery takes hold.]]></description>
<ttl>360</ttl>
<dc:title><![CDATA[Jim Cramer's Getting Back to Even]]></dc:title>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[6]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[James J. Cramer]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[S&S]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9781439158012]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[In his new book, Cramer offers the most detailed guidance he has ever given on how to invest in a changed market. Savvy investors will not just survive; they will thrive. Cramer begins with six rules for protecting the money you have and making sure that you have the money you need. (Rule Number 3: Skip the first four stages of portfolio grief: denial, anger, bargaining, and depression.) Your portfolio won't fix itself; you have to do that. It's easy to close your eyes and pretend that it all never happened, but you'll never get back to even that way, much less profit from the opportunities that this new market offers to investors who know where to put their money. One key to making investment decisions is to watch what the mutual-fund managers are doing and -- better yet -- to anticipate their moves. Cramer tells you how to do this. Their decisions will move markets, and you want to profit from these moves.Cramer explains why dividends may be another key to picking winners in the post-crash stock market, and he introduces a category he calls the accidental high yielders -- stocks whose prices have taken a beating, boosting their yields. Some of these stocks could make a major move upward; Cramer tells you how to spot the ones that could take off.For the first time in any of his books, Cramer offers a portfolio of twelve stocks that he says are poised to profit from the economic recovery. And he gives investors a list of five regional banks that could make big moves and return a handsome reward to shareholders. As always, Cramer explains why investors can't just take his word but have to "buy and homework" on these stocks to make sure that their stories don't change.If you're near or in retirement, your opportunities to recover and profit are more limited than those of younger investors. Cramer tells you why stocks should still be an important part of your investment portfolio. And for younger investors, Cramer explains why you must take advantage of what could be a rare opportunity to buy stocks at fabulous prices and set up a terrific portfolio.Cramer offers advanced tips for investors who have the time and are willing to invest it to profit from the post-crash stock market. Call options may seem like exotic and dangerous investment tools, but Cramer shows why they can be a conservative investing strategy that can bring quick returns in a recovering market. He explains how to use IPOs and secondary offerings wisely to juice your investment portfolio.And as if all that weren't enough, Cramer has come up with twenty-five new rules for the post-crash market. (Rule Number 4: It pays to follow the dumb money.)Getting Back to Even is indispensable for any investor still reeling in shock from the 2008-2009 market collapse and wondering where to go from here. From investment strategies to specific stock recommendations, it's the foundation for the portfolios that will soar when the economic recovery takes hold.]]></dc:description>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Hardcover]]></dc:format>
<dc:date>2009-10-13T00:00:00-04:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[Rich Dad's Conspiracy of the Rich: The 8 New Rules of Money]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780446559805</link>
<description><![CDATA[In late January, 2009, Robert Kiyosaki launched CONSPIRACY OF THE RICH - a free online book which was written in serial basis to help people understand how the current recession came about, and what they need to learn on how to survive through the coming rough years. An unprecedented publishing event for Kiyosaki and The Rich Dad Company, CONSPIRACY OF THE RICH is an interactive, "Wiki-style" project in which Kiyosaki has invited feedback, commentary, and questions from readers across the globe. The response so far has been totally fantastic. Millions and millions of readers have flocked to the website (www.conspiracyoftherich.com) to read what Robert has to say about the recession, and the readers have posted thousands of comments. Some of those reader comments will even be included in the final tradepaper version.]]></description>
<ttl>360</ttl>
<dc:title><![CDATA[Rich Dad's Conspiracy of the Rich: The 8 New Rules of Money]]></dc:title>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[7]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Robert T. Kiyosaki]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Business Plus]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780446559805]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[In late January, 2009, Robert Kiyosaki launched CONSPIRACY OF THE RICH - a free online book which was written in serial basis to help people understand how the current recession came about, and what they need to learn on how to survive through the coming rough years. An unprecedented publishing event for Kiyosaki and The Rich Dad Company, CONSPIRACY OF THE RICH is an interactive, "Wiki-style" project in which Kiyosaki has invited feedback, commentary, and questions from readers across the globe. The response so far has been totally fantastic. Millions and millions of readers have flocked to the website (www.conspiracyoftherich.com) to read what Robert has to say about the recession, and the readers have posted thousands of comments. Some of those reader comments will even be included in the final tradepaper version.]]></dc:description>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Paperback]]></dc:format>
<dc:date>2009-09-01T00:00:00-04:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[Payback Time: Making Big Money Is the Best Revenge!]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780307461865</link>
<description><![CDATA[Don’t get mad, get even…   Phil Town’s first book, the #1 New York Times bestseller Rule #1, was a guide to stock trading for people who believe they lack the knowledge to trade.  But because many people aren’t ready to go from mutual funds directly into trading without understanding investing—for the long term – he created Payback Time.   Too often, people see long-term investing as “mutual fund contributing” – otherwise known as “long-term hoping.”  But the sad truth is that mutual fund investors are, to a stunning degree, pinning their hopes on an institution that is hopeless.  It turns out that only 4% of fund managers consistently beat the S&P 500 index over the long term, which means that 96% of fund investors see a smaller return on their nest egg than a chimpanzee who simply buys stocks in the 500 biggest companies in America and watches what happens.   But it’s worse than that.  The net effect of hitching your wagon to mutual funds is that over a lifetime they’ll fritter away as much 60% of your nest egg in fees.  Once you understand how funds engineer this, you’ll rush  to invest on your own.   Payback Time’s risk-free approach is called “stockpiling” and it’s how billionaires get rich in bad markets.  It’s a set of rules for investing (not trading but investing) in the right businesses at the right time -- rules that will ensure you make the big money. ]]></description>
<ttl>360</ttl>
<dc:title><![CDATA[Payback Time: Making Big Money Is the Best Revenge!]]></dc:title>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[8]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Town]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Crown Business]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780307461865]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[Don’t get mad, get even…   Phil Town’s first book, the #1 New York Times bestseller Rule #1, was a guide to stock trading for people who believe they lack the knowledge to trade.  But because many people aren’t ready to go from mutual funds directly into trading without understanding investing—for the long term – he created Payback Time.   Too often, people see long-term investing as “mutual fund contributing” – otherwise known as “long-term hoping.”  But the sad truth is that mutual fund investors are, to a stunning degree, pinning their hopes on an institution that is hopeless.  It turns out that only 4% of fund managers consistently beat the S&P 500 index over the long term, which means that 96% of fund investors see a smaller return on their nest egg than a chimpanzee who simply buys stocks in the 500 biggest companies in America and watches what happens.   But it’s worse than that.  The net effect of hitching your wagon to mutual funds is that over a lifetime they’ll fritter away as much 60% of your nest egg in fees.  Once you understand how funds engineer this, you’ll rush  to invest on your own.   Payback Time’s risk-free approach is called “stockpiling” and it’s how billionaires get rich in bad markets.  It’s a set of rules for investing (not trading but investing) in the right businesses at the right time -- rules that will ensure you make the big money. ]]></dc:description>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Hardcover]]></dc:format>
<dc:relation><![CDATA[9780307461889]]></dc:relation>
<dc:date>2010-03-02T00:00:00-05:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Make Money in Stocks: A Winning System in Good Times and Bad]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/</link>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<ttl>360</ttl>
<dc:title><![CDATA[How to Make Money in Stocks: A Winning System in Good Times and Bad]]></dc:title>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[9]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[William J. O'Neil]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[McGraw-Hill]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780071614139]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[]]></dc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Making the Most of Your Money Now]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780743269964</link>
<description><![CDATA[Consumers Union named Making the Most of Your Money the best personal finance book on the market. Now Jane Bryant Quinn's bestseller has been completely revised and updated for 2010 and beyond. America's most trusted financial adviser, who helped millions of readers meet their goals in the 1990s, has done it again -- providing a guide to financial recovery, independence, and success in the new economy.Getting your financial life on track and keeping it there -- nothing is more important to your family and you. This proven, comprehensive guidebook steers you around the risks and helps you make smart and profitable decisions at every stage of your life. Are you single, married, or divorced? A parent with a paycheck or a parent at home? Getting your first job or well along in your career? Helping your kids in college or your parents in their older age? Planning for retirement? Already retired and worried about how to make your money last? You'll find ideas to help you build your financial security here.Jane Bryant Quinn answers more questions more completely than any other personal-finance author on the market today. You'll reach for this book again and again as your life changes and new financial decisions arise. Here are just a few of the important subjects she examines: Setting priorities during and after a financial setback, and bouncing back Getting the most out of a bank while avoiding fees Credit card and debit card secrets that will save you money Family matters -- talking money before marriage and mediating claims during divorce Cutting the cost of student debt, and finding schools that will offer big "merit" scholarships to your child The simplest ways of pulling yourself out of debt Why it's so important to jump on the automatic-savings bandwagon Buying a house, selling one, or trying to rent your home when buyers aren't around Why credit scores are more important than ever, plus tips on keeping yours in the range most attractive to lenders Investing made easy -- mutual funds that are tailor-made for your future retirement What every investor needs to know about building wealth How an "investment policy" helps you make wise decisions in any market The essential tax-deferred retirement plans, from 401(k)s to Individual Retirement Accounts -- and how to manage them How to invest in real estate at a bargain price (and how to spot something that looks like a bargain but isn't) Eleven ways of keeping a steady income while you're retired, even after a stock market crash Financial planning -- what it means, how you do it, and where to find good plannersPage by page, Quinn leads you through the pros and cons of every decision, to help you make the choice that will suit you best. This is the single personal-finance book that no family should be without.]]></description>
<ttl>360</ttl>
<dc:title><![CDATA[Making the Most of Your Money Now]]></dc:title>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[10]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jane Bryant Quinn]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[S&S]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780743269964]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[Consumers Union named Making the Most of Your Money the best personal finance book on the market. Now Jane Bryant Quinn's bestseller has been completely revised and updated for 2010 and beyond. America's most trusted financial adviser, who helped millions of readers meet their goals in the 1990s, has done it again -- providing a guide to financial recovery, independence, and success in the new economy.Getting your financial life on track and keeping it there -- nothing is more important to your family and you. This proven, comprehensive guidebook steers you around the risks and helps you make smart and profitable decisions at every stage of your life. Are you single, married, or divorced? A parent with a paycheck or a parent at home? Getting your first job or well along in your career? Helping your kids in college or your parents in their older age? Planning for retirement? Already retired and worried about how to make your money last? You'll find ideas to help you build your financial security here.Jane Bryant Quinn answers more questions more completely than any other personal-finance author on the market today. You'll reach for this book again and again as your life changes and new financial decisions arise. Here are just a few of the important subjects she examines: Setting priorities during and after a financial setback, and bouncing back Getting the most out of a bank while avoiding fees Credit card and debit card secrets that will save you money Family matters -- talking money before marriage and mediating claims during divorce Cutting the cost of student debt, and finding schools that will offer big "merit" scholarships to your child The simplest ways of pulling yourself out of debt Why it's so important to jump on the automatic-savings bandwagon Buying a house, selling one, or trying to rent your home when buyers aren't around Why credit scores are more important than ever, plus tips on keeping yours in the range most attractive to lenders Investing made easy -- mutual funds that are tailor-made for your future retirement What every investor needs to know about building wealth How an "investment policy" helps you make wise decisions in any market The essential tax-deferred retirement plans, from 401(k)s to Individual Retirement Accounts -- and how to manage them How to invest in real estate at a bargain price (and how to spot something that looks like a bargain but isn't) Eleven ways of keeping a steady income while you're retired, even after a stock market crash Financial planning -- what it means, how you do it, and where to find good plannersPage by page, Quinn leads you through the pros and cons of every decision, to help you make the choice that will suit you best. This is the single personal-finance book that no family should be without.]]></dc:description>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Hardcover]]></dc:format>
<dc:date>2010-01-01T00:00:00-05:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[The Neatest Little Guide to Stock Market Investing]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780452295827</link>
<description><![CDATA[ The essential stock market guide updated with timely strategies for investing after the crash  Now in its fourth edition, Jason Kelly's The Neatest Little Guide to Stock Market Investing has established itself as a clear, concise, and highly effective guide for investing in stocks. This comprehensively updated edition contains tried-and-true investment principles to teach investors how to create and refine a profitable investment program. New strategies and content include:  *Basic tips on when to invest and how to reduce the amount of risk in this turbulent market  *A new core portfolio technique that shows readers a way to achieve 3 percent quarterly performance with the IJR exchange-traded fund  *An exclusive interview with legendary Legg Mason investment counselor, Bill Miller, including his thoughts on the financial crash of 2008  Accessible and intelligent, The Neatest Little Guide to Stock Market Investing is what every investor needs to keep pace in the current market.]]></description>
<ttl>360</ttl>
<dc:title><![CDATA[The Neatest Little Guide to Stock Market Investing]]></dc:title>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[11]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jason Kelly]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Plume]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780452295827]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[ The essential stock market guide updated with timely strategies for investing after the crash  Now in its fourth edition, Jason Kelly's The Neatest Little Guide to Stock Market Investing has established itself as a clear, concise, and highly effective guide for investing in stocks. This comprehensively updated edition contains tried-and-true investment principles to teach investors how to create and refine a profitable investment program. New strategies and content include:  *Basic tips on when to invest and how to reduce the amount of risk in this turbulent market  *A new core portfolio technique that shows readers a way to achieve 3 percent quarterly performance with the IJR exchange-traded fund  *An exclusive interview with legendary Legg Mason investment counselor, Bill Miller, including his thoughts on the financial crash of 2008  Accessible and intelligent, The Neatest Little Guide to Stock Market Investing is what every investor needs to keep pace in the current market.]]></dc:description>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Paperback]]></dc:format>
<dc:date>2009-12-29T00:00:00-05:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[Suze Orman's Action Plan: New Rules for New Times]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780812981551</link>
<description><![CDATA[Times have changed and the rules have changed, but financial security is still the goal. Do you know how to get there? There is a new reality out there—a new normal. What was once certain—that you would be able to retire comfortably, that you would pay for your kids’ education, that your home would appreciate in value—is no longer a sure thing. So much has changed on the financial landscape that it’s hard to know which moves are the right ones to make. Suze Orman’s million-copy bestselling financial action plan—fully revised and updated for 2010 and beyond—will show you the way. NEW TIMES CALL FOR NEW RULES—AND THIS IS WHAT SUZE ORMAN’S ACTION PLAN DELIVERS:  • up-to-date information on new legislation that could affect how you will achieve your financial goals• an explanation of new FICO practices, and a new strategy for dealing with credit card debt• sound advice about rebuidling your retirement plan, and what to do if you’re already retired• guidance on how to live within your means, and strategies to keep you on the path to achieving your goals in this new age of financial honesty PLUS AN ALL-NEW CHAPTER ON KIDS AND MONEY—how to give your kids a solid financial education, no matter their age! Download Suze Orman’s free Money Tool iPhone applicaton in the iTunes store.]]></description>
<ttl>360</ttl>
<dc:title><![CDATA[Suze Orman's Action Plan: New Rules for New Times]]></dc:title>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[12]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Suze Orman]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Spiegel & Grau]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780812981551]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[Times have changed and the rules have changed, but financial security is still the goal. Do you know how to get there? There is a new reality out there—a new normal. What was once certain—that you would be able to retire comfortably, that you would pay for your kids’ education, that your home would appreciate in value—is no longer a sure thing. So much has changed on the financial landscape that it’s hard to know which moves are the right ones to make. Suze Orman’s million-copy bestselling financial action plan—fully revised and updated for 2010 and beyond—will show you the way. NEW TIMES CALL FOR NEW RULES—AND THIS IS WHAT SUZE ORMAN’S ACTION PLAN DELIVERS:  • up-to-date information on new legislation that could affect how you will achieve your financial goals• an explanation of new FICO practices, and a new strategy for dealing with credit card debt• sound advice about rebuidling your retirement plan, and what to do if you’re already retired• guidance on how to live within your means, and strategies to keep you on the path to achieving your goals in this new age of financial honesty PLUS AN ALL-NEW CHAPTER ON KIDS AND MONEY—how to give your kids a solid financial education, no matter their age! Download Suze Orman’s free Money Tool iPhone applicaton in the iTunes store.]]></dc:description>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Mass Market Paperback]]></dc:format>
<dc:relation><![CDATA[9780679604174]]></dc:relation>
<dc:date>2010-03-23T00:00:00-04:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[Personal Finance for Dummies]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780470506936</link>
<description><![CDATA[Now updated-the proven guide to taking control of your finances  
The bestselling Personal Finance For Dummies has helped countless readers budget their funds successfully, rein in debt, and build a strong foundation for the future. Now, renowned financial counselor Eric Tyson combines his time-tested financial advice along with updates to his strategies that reflect changing market conditions, giving you a better-than-ever guide to taking an honest look at your current financial health and setting realistic goals for the future.
  
Inside, you'll find techniques for tracking expenditures, reducing spending, and getting out from under the burden of high-interest debt. Tyson explains the basics of investing in plain English, as well as risks, returns, investment options, and popular investment strategies. He also covers ways to save for college and special events, tame your taxes, and financially survive the twists and turns that life delivers. .
  

  
The bestselling, tried-and-true guide to taking control of finances, now updated to cover current market conditions
  
Provides concrete, actionable advice for anyone facing great economic hardship
  
Helps you avoid or get out of debt and budget funds more successfully
  
Eric Tyson, MBA, is a nationally recognized personal finance counselor and the author of numerous For Dummies titles, including Home Buying For Dummies, Investing For Dummies, and Mutual Funds For Dummies, among others
  

  
There's no need to stress over an uncertain economy-just read Personal Finance For Dummies and protect your financial future!]]></description>
<ttl>360</ttl>
<dc:title><![CDATA[Personal Finance for Dummies]]></dc:title>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[13]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Eric Tyson]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Wiley]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780470506936]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[Now updated-the proven guide to taking control of your finances  
The bestselling Personal Finance For Dummies has helped countless readers budget their funds successfully, rein in debt, and build a strong foundation for the future. Now, renowned financial counselor Eric Tyson combines his time-tested financial advice along with updates to his strategies that reflect changing market conditions, giving you a better-than-ever guide to taking an honest look at your current financial health and setting realistic goals for the future.
  
Inside, you'll find techniques for tracking expenditures, reducing spending, and getting out from under the burden of high-interest debt. Tyson explains the basics of investing in plain English, as well as risks, returns, investment options, and popular investment strategies. He also covers ways to save for college and special events, tame your taxes, and financially survive the twists and turns that life delivers. .
  

  
The bestselling, tried-and-true guide to taking control of finances, now updated to cover current market conditions
  
Provides concrete, actionable advice for anyone facing great economic hardship
  
Helps you avoid or get out of debt and budget funds more successfully
  
Eric Tyson, MBA, is a nationally recognized personal finance counselor and the author of numerous For Dummies titles, including Home Buying For Dummies, Investing For Dummies, and Mutual Funds For Dummies, among others
  

  
There's no need to stress over an uncertain economy-just read Personal Finance For Dummies and protect your financial future!]]></dc:description>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Paperback]]></dc:format>
<dc:relation><![CDATA[9780470567241]]></dc:relation>
<dc:date>2009-11-01T00:00:00-04:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[The Great Depression Ahead: How to Prosper in the Debt Crisis of 2010-2012]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781416588993</link>
<description><![CDATA[The first and last economic depression that you will experience in your lifetime is just ahead. The year 2009 will be the beginning of the next long-term winter season and the initial end of prosperity in almost every market, ushering in a downturn like most of us have not experienced before. Are you aware that we have seen long-term peaks in our stock market and economy very close to every 40 years due to generational spending trends: as in 1929, 1968, and next around 2009? Are you aware that oil and commodity prices have peaked nearly every 30 years, as in 1920, 1951, 1980 -- and next likely around late 2009 to mid-2010? The three massive bubbles that have been booming for the last few decades -- stocks, real estate, and commodities -- have all reached their peak and are deflating simultaneously.Bestselling author and renowned economic forecaster Harry S. Dent, Jr., has observed these trends for decades. As he first demonstrated in his bestselling The Great Boom Ahead, he has developed analytical techniques that allow him to predict the impact they will have. The Great Depression Ahead explains "The Perfect Storm" as peak oil prices collide with peaking generational spending trends by 2010, leading to a more severe downtrend for the global economy and individual investors alike.He predicts the following: The economy appears to recover from the subprime crisis and minor recession by mid-2009 -- "the calm before the real storm." Stock prices start to crash again between mid- and late 2009 into late 2010, and likely finally bottom around mid-2012 -- between Dow 3,800 and 7,200. The economy enters a deeper depression between mid-2010 and early 2011, likely extending off and on into late 2012 or mid-2013. Asian markets may bottom by late 2010, along with health care, and be the first great buy opportunities in stocks. Gold and precious metals will appear to be a hedge at first, but will ultimately collapse as well after mid- to late 2010. A first major stock rally, likely between mid-2012 and mid-2017, will be followed by a final setdback around late 2019/early 2020. The next broad-based global bull market will be from 2020-2023 into 2035-2036.Conventional investment wisdom will no longer apply, and investors on every level -- from billion-dollar firms to the individual trader -- must drastically reevaluate their policies in order to survive. But despite the dire news and dark predictions, there are real opportunities to come from the greatest fire sale on financial assets since the early 1930s. Dent outlines the critical issues that will face our government and other major institutions, offering long- and short-term tactics for weathering the storm. He offers recommendations that will allow families, businesses, investors, and individuals to manage their assets correctly and come out on top. With the right knowledge and preparation, you can take advantage of new wealth opportunities rather than get caught in a downward spiral. Your life is about to change for reasons outside of your control. You can't change the direction of the winds, but you can reset your sails!]]></description>
<ttl>360</ttl>
<dc:title><![CDATA[The Great Depression Ahead: How to Prosper in the Debt Crisis of 2010-2012]]></dc:title>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[14]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Harry S. Dent]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Free Press]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9781416588993]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[The first and last economic depression that you will experience in your lifetime is just ahead. The year 2009 will be the beginning of the next long-term winter season and the initial end of prosperity in almost every market, ushering in a downturn like most of us have not experienced before. Are you aware that we have seen long-term peaks in our stock market and economy very close to every 40 years due to generational spending trends: as in 1929, 1968, and next around 2009? Are you aware that oil and commodity prices have peaked nearly every 30 years, as in 1920, 1951, 1980 -- and next likely around late 2009 to mid-2010? The three massive bubbles that have been booming for the last few decades -- stocks, real estate, and commodities -- have all reached their peak and are deflating simultaneously.Bestselling author and renowned economic forecaster Harry S. Dent, Jr., has observed these trends for decades. As he first demonstrated in his bestselling The Great Boom Ahead, he has developed analytical techniques that allow him to predict the impact they will have. The Great Depression Ahead explains "The Perfect Storm" as peak oil prices collide with peaking generational spending trends by 2010, leading to a more severe downtrend for the global economy and individual investors alike.He predicts the following: The economy appears to recover from the subprime crisis and minor recession by mid-2009 -- "the calm before the real storm." Stock prices start to crash again between mid- and late 2009 into late 2010, and likely finally bottom around mid-2012 -- between Dow 3,800 and 7,200. The economy enters a deeper depression between mid-2010 and early 2011, likely extending off and on into late 2012 or mid-2013. Asian markets may bottom by late 2010, along with health care, and be the first great buy opportunities in stocks. Gold and precious metals will appear to be a hedge at first, but will ultimately collapse as well after mid- to late 2010. A first major stock rally, likely between mid-2012 and mid-2017, will be followed by a final setdback around late 2019/early 2020. The next broad-based global bull market will be from 2020-2023 into 2035-2036.Conventional investment wisdom will no longer apply, and investors on every level -- from billion-dollar firms to the individual trader -- must drastically reevaluate their policies in order to survive. But despite the dire news and dark predictions, there are real opportunities to come from the greatest fire sale on financial assets since the early 1930s. Dent outlines the critical issues that will face our government and other major institutions, offering long- and short-term tactics for weathering the storm. He offers recommendations that will allow families, businesses, investors, and individuals to manage their assets correctly and come out on top. With the right knowledge and preparation, you can take advantage of new wealth opportunities rather than get caught in a downward spiral. Your life is about to change for reasons outside of your control. You can't change the direction of the winds, but you can reset your sails!]]></dc:description>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Paperback]]></dc:format>
<dc:date>2009-12-07T00:00:00-05:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[The Millionaire Next Door]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780671015206</link>
<description><![CDATA[The incredible national bestseller that is changing people's lives -- and increasing their net worth!CAN YOU SPOT THE MILLIONAIRE NEXT DOOR?Who are the rich in this country?What do they do?Where do they shop?What do they drive?How do they invest?Where did their ancestors come from?How did they get rich?Can I ever become one of them?Get the answers in The Millionaire Next Door, the never-before-told story about wealth in America. You'll be surprised at what you find out....]]></description>
<ttl>360</ttl>
<dc:title><![CDATA[The Millionaire Next Door]]></dc:title>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[15]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas J. Stanley]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Pocket]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780671015206]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[The incredible national bestseller that is changing people's lives -- and increasing their net worth!CAN YOU SPOT THE MILLIONAIRE NEXT DOOR?Who are the rich in this country?What do they do?Where do they shop?What do they drive?How do they invest?Where did their ancestors come from?How did they get rich?Can I ever become one of them?Get the answers in The Millionaire Next Door, the never-before-told story about wealth in America. You'll be surprised at what you find out....]]></dc:description>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Paperback]]></dc:format>
<dc:date>1998-10-01T00:00:00-04:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[The New Frugality: How to Consume Less, Save More, and Live Better]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781596916609</link>
<description><![CDATA[From the personal finance correspondent for public radio’s Marketplace Money, a new plan for a new economic realitythe philosophy and practice of living frugally. As a once-in-a-lifetime downturn deepens, our go-go economy has become an uh-oh economy. But as trusted finance reporter Chris Farrell explains, there’s a silver lining to this cloud: It is accelerating a trend already under way in America toward what he calls the New Frugalitya fresh way of thinking about how, what, and why we consume. In today’s economy, a sustainable” lifestyle isn’t just one that’s good for the planetit’s one that is based around core values and one that sustains your bank balance as well. In this friendly, approachable book, Farrell explains both the theory and the practice of living frugally. Frugality, he reminds us, does not mean old-fashioned penny-pinching. It means spending your money on quality rather than quantitybuying the best you can afford but the least you need. Drawing on his expertise as a financial reporter and his years of conversations with his public radio listeners, he provides down-to-earth, practical advice for every aspect of your financial life, including:  how to always maintain a margin of safety” in your spending  the frugal home: renting vs. owning  the two best ways to save for college  wise debt vs. foolish debt  why giving your money away can be newly frugal”  The New Frugality amounts to a paradigm shift in the way we spend and save. The good news is, a frugal lifestyle is one of less waste, lower environmental impact, greater peace of mind, and, over the long run, deeper satisfaction.]]></description>
<ttl>360</ttl>
<dc:title><![CDATA[The New Frugality: How to Consume Less, Save More, and Live Better]]></dc:title>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[16]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Chris Farrell]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Bloomsbury]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9781596916609]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[From the personal finance correspondent for public radio’s Marketplace Money, a new plan for a new economic realitythe philosophy and practice of living frugally. As a once-in-a-lifetime downturn deepens, our go-go economy has become an uh-oh economy. But as trusted finance reporter Chris Farrell explains, there’s a silver lining to this cloud: It is accelerating a trend already under way in America toward what he calls the New Frugalitya fresh way of thinking about how, what, and why we consume. In today’s economy, a sustainable” lifestyle isn’t just one that’s good for the planetit’s one that is based around core values and one that sustains your bank balance as well. In this friendly, approachable book, Farrell explains both the theory and the practice of living frugally. Frugality, he reminds us, does not mean old-fashioned penny-pinching. It means spending your money on quality rather than quantitybuying the best you can afford but the least you need. Drawing on his expertise as a financial reporter and his years of conversations with his public radio listeners, he provides down-to-earth, practical advice for every aspect of your financial life, including:  how to always maintain a margin of safety” in your spending  the frugal home: renting vs. owning  the two best ways to save for college  wise debt vs. foolish debt  why giving your money away can be newly frugal”  The New Frugality amounts to a paradigm shift in the way we spend and save. The good news is, a frugal lifestyle is one of less waste, lower environmental impact, greater peace of mind, and, over the long run, deeper satisfaction.]]></dc:description>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Hardcover]]></dc:format>
<dc:date>2009-12-22T00:00:00-05:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[The Intelligent Investor (Revised Ed.)]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780060555665</link>
<description><![CDATA[More than one million hardcovers sold Now available for the first time in paperback! The Classic Text Annotated to Update Graham's Timeless Wisdom for Today's Market Conditions The greatest investment advisor of the twentieth century, Benjamin Graham taught and inspired people worldwide. Graham's philosophy of "value investing" -- which shields investors from substantial error and teaches them to develop long-term strategies -- has made The Intelligent Investor the stock market bible ever since its original publication in 1949. Over the years, market developments have proven the wisdom of Graham's strategies. While preserving the integrity of Graham's original text, this revised edition includes updated commentary by noted financial journalist Jason Zweig, whose perspective incorporates the realities of today's market, draws parallels between Graham's examples and today's financial headlines, and gives readers a more thorough understanding of how to apply Graham's principles. Vital and indispensable, this HarperBusiness Essentials edition of The Intelligent Investor is the most important book you will ever read on how to reach your financial goals.]]></description>
<ttl>360</ttl>
<dc:title><![CDATA[The Intelligent Investor (Revised Ed.)]]></dc:title>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[17]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Benjamin Graham]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Harper]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780060555665]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[More than one million hardcovers sold Now available for the first time in paperback! The Classic Text Annotated to Update Graham's Timeless Wisdom for Today's Market Conditions The greatest investment advisor of the twentieth century, Benjamin Graham taught and inspired people worldwide. Graham's philosophy of "value investing" -- which shields investors from substantial error and teaches them to develop long-term strategies -- has made The Intelligent Investor the stock market bible ever since its original publication in 1949. Over the years, market developments have proven the wisdom of Graham's strategies. While preserving the integrity of Graham's original text, this revised edition includes updated commentary by noted financial journalist Jason Zweig, whose perspective incorporates the realities of today's market, draws parallels between Graham's examples and today's financial headlines, and gives readers a more thorough understanding of how to apply Graham's principles. Vital and indispensable, this HarperBusiness Essentials edition of The Intelligent Investor is the most important book you will ever read on how to reach your financial goals.]]></dc:description>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Paperback]]></dc:format>
<dc:date>2003-07-01T00:00:00-04:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Invest $50-$5,000: The Small Investor's Step-By-Step Plan for Low-Risk Investing in Today's Economy]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780061935169</link>
<description><![CDATA[Now with the latest and safest strategies for smart investing in the new economy  A perennial bestseller, Nancy Dunnan's How to Invest $50-$5,000 has been a trusted advisor for more than two decades. But never before has the economy changed so radically in so short a time. This new edition reflects the latest, smartest strategies for small investing in the current economy, and has fully updated information on all of the recent changes in federal regulations and laws. Covering the full range of small investing—from selecting a bank to choosing specific investments to making sense of financial pages—Dunnan guides even the most inexperienced investor through the maze of stocks, bonds, treasuries, mutual funds, and more. Now more than ever, How to Invest $50$5,000 is an indispensable handbook for small investors—pointing the way toward the best low-risk, high-value opportunities available in the current U.S. economy.]]></description>
<ttl>360</ttl>
<dc:title><![CDATA[How to Invest $50-$5,000: The Small Investor's Step-By-Step Plan for Low-Risk Investing in Today's Economy]]></dc:title>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[18]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nancy Dunnan]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Harper]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780061935169]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[Now with the latest and safest strategies for smart investing in the new economy  A perennial bestseller, Nancy Dunnan's How to Invest $50-$5,000 has been a trusted advisor for more than two decades. But never before has the economy changed so radically in so short a time. This new edition reflects the latest, smartest strategies for small investing in the current economy, and has fully updated information on all of the recent changes in federal regulations and laws. Covering the full range of small investing—from selecting a bank to choosing specific investments to making sense of financial pages—Dunnan guides even the most inexperienced investor through the maze of stocks, bonds, treasuries, mutual funds, and more. Now more than ever, How to Invest $50$5,000 is an indispensable handbook for small investors—pointing the way toward the best low-risk, high-value opportunities available in the current U.S. economy.]]></dc:description>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Paperback]]></dc:format>
<dc:date>2010-01-01T00:00:00-05:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[Your Money or Your Life]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780143115762</link>
<description><![CDATA["The seminal guide to the new morality of personal money management" (Los Angeles Times(on the first edition))In an age of great economic uncertainty when everyone is concerned about money and how they spend what they have, this new edition of the bestselling Your Money or Your Life is an essential read. With updated resources, an easy-to-use index, and anecdotes and examples particularly relevant today-it tells you how to: * get out of debt and develop savings* reorder material priorities and live well for less* resolve inner conflicts between values and lifestyle* save the planet while saving money* and much moreIn Your Money or Your Life, Vicki Robin shows readers how to gain control of their money and finally begin to make a life, rather than just make a living.]]></description>
<ttl>360</ttl>
<dc:title><![CDATA[Your Money or Your Life]]></dc:title>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[19]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Dominguez, et al.]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Penguin]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780143115762]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA["The seminal guide to the new morality of personal money management" (Los Angeles Times(on the first edition))In an age of great economic uncertainty when everyone is concerned about money and how they spend what they have, this new edition of the bestselling Your Money or Your Life is an essential read. With updated resources, an easy-to-use index, and anecdotes and examples particularly relevant today-it tells you how to: * get out of debt and develop savings* reorder material priorities and live well for less* resolve inner conflicts between values and lifestyle* save the planet while saving money* and much moreIn Your Money or Your Life, Vicki Robin shows readers how to gain control of their money and finally begin to make a life, rather than just make a living.]]></dc:description>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Paperback]]></dc:format>
<dc:date>2008-12-01T00:00:00-05:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[Aftershock: Protect Yourself and Profit in the Next Global Financial Meltdown]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780470481561</link>
<description><![CDATA[A practical guide to preparing for the next phase of the financial meltdown  
  
From the authors who were the first to predict Phase I of our current economic downturn-in their landmark 2006 book, America's Bubble Economy-comes their insightful sequel discussing their predictions for the next phase of the Bubble Economy.  
  
It may seem like the worst has come and gone, but it hasn't. With their proven track record of accurate predictions-which most financial professionals and economists missed-the authors explain how and why the next phase of the financial meltdown is about to hit. Things are not going back to how they were before. Instead, we are moving through uncharted territory, with new challenges and opportunities that few people can anticipate. Written in a straightforward and accessible style, Aftershock shows readers how to seek safety and profits in these dynamic economic conditions.
  

  
Discusses how to protect assets, businesses, and jobs before and during the second wave of financial meltdown
  
Provides clear and accurate advice on how to profit from the collapsing bubbles
  
Offer focused guidance regarding real estate, which will continue to be a pressing concern for many
  
  
  
The authors' first book was chosen by Kiplinger's as one of the 30 Best Business Books of 2006, and its accuracy has been hailed by Paul Farrell of Dow Jones MarketWatch when he said "America's Bubble Economy's Predictions, though ignored, were accurate." Don't miss out on these time tested author's proven advice for how to mange your money during the coming financial meltdown.]]></description>
<ttl>360</ttl>
<dc:title><![CDATA[Aftershock: Protect Yourself and Profit in the Next Global Financial Meltdown]]></dc:title>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[20]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[David Wiedemer, et al.]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Wiley]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780470481561]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[A practical guide to preparing for the next phase of the financial meltdown  
  
From the authors who were the first to predict Phase I of our current economic downturn-in their landmark 2006 book, America's Bubble Economy-comes their insightful sequel discussing their predictions for the next phase of the Bubble Economy.  
  
It may seem like the worst has come and gone, but it hasn't. With their proven track record of accurate predictions-which most financial professionals and economists missed-the authors explain how and why the next phase of the financial meltdown is about to hit. Things are not going back to how they were before. Instead, we are moving through uncharted territory, with new challenges and opportunities that few people can anticipate. Written in a straightforward and accessible style, Aftershock shows readers how to seek safety and profits in these dynamic economic conditions.
  

  
Discusses how to protect assets, businesses, and jobs before and during the second wave of financial meltdown
  
Provides clear and accurate advice on how to profit from the collapsing bubbles
  
Offer focused guidance regarding real estate, which will continue to be a pressing concern for many
  
  
  
The authors' first book was chosen by Kiplinger's as one of the 30 Best Business Books of 2006, and its accuracy has been hailed by Paul Farrell of Dow Jones MarketWatch when he said "America's Bubble Economy's Predictions, though ignored, were accurate." Don't miss out on these time tested author's proven advice for how to mange your money during the coming financial meltdown.]]></dc:description>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Hardcover]]></dc:format>
<dc:date>2009-11-01T00:00:00-04:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[Zero Limits: The Secret Hawaiian System for Wealth, Health, Peace, and More]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780470402566</link>
<description><![CDATA[Praise For Zero Limits  
  
"This riveting book can awaken humanity. It reveals the simple power of four phrases to transform your life. It's all based in love by an author spreading love. You should get ten copies of it----one for you and nine to give away. It's that good."  
---- Debbie Ford, New York Times bestselling author of The Dark Side of the Light Chasers  
  
"I love this book! I feel it will be the definitive personal-change/self-help book for at least a generation and viewed as a watershed event by historians. There is real potential for this book to start a movement that will end war, poverty, and the environmental devastation of our beloved planet."  
---- Marc Gitterle, MD, www.CardioSecret.com  
  
"This book is like a stick of dynamite, and the moment you start reading, the fuse is lit.  
  
It blows away all the complex and confusing success paradigms of the past and reveals a refreshing and clear path to transform your life with just one simple step. As you explore Zero Limits with Vitale, be prepared for a journey that is both challenging and inspiring beyond anything you've imagined."  
---- Craig Perrine, www.MaverickMarketer.com  
  
"There are more than 6 billion different manifestations of human existence on the planet?and only one of us here. In Zero Limits, Vitale has captured the truth that all great spiritual, scientific, and psychological principles teach at the most fundamental level. Boil it all down to the basics and the keys are quite simple---- the answer to all life's challenges is profound love and gratitude. Read this book; it's a reminder of the truth and ability you already possess."  
---- James Arthur Ray, philosopher and bestselling author of Practical Spirituality and The Science of Success  
  
"Wow! This is the best and most important book Vitale has ever written!"  
---- Cindy Cashman, www.FirstSpaceWedding.com  
  
"I couldn't put it down. This book elegantly sketches what I've learned and learned about in twenty-one years of personal study, and then it takes it to the next level. If you're looking for true peace along with 'the good stuff,' then this book is for you."  
---- David Garfinkel, author of Advertising Headlines That Make You Rich  
  
"Zero Limits is Vitale's adventure into the most mind-altering reading experience of your life."  
---- Joseph Sugarman, President, BluBlocker Sunglasses, Inc.]]></description>
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<dc:title><![CDATA[Zero Limits: The Secret Hawaiian System for Wealth, Health, Peace, and More]]></dc:title>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[21]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Vitale, Ihaleakala Hew Len]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Wiley]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780470402566]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[Praise For Zero Limits  
  
"This riveting book can awaken humanity. It reveals the simple power of four phrases to transform your life. It's all based in love by an author spreading love. You should get ten copies of it----one for you and nine to give away. It's that good."  
---- Debbie Ford, New York Times bestselling author of The Dark Side of the Light Chasers  
  
"I love this book! I feel it will be the definitive personal-change/self-help book for at least a generation and viewed as a watershed event by historians. There is real potential for this book to start a movement that will end war, poverty, and the environmental devastation of our beloved planet."  
---- Marc Gitterle, MD, www.CardioSecret.com  
  
"This book is like a stick of dynamite, and the moment you start reading, the fuse is lit.  
  
It blows away all the complex and confusing success paradigms of the past and reveals a refreshing and clear path to transform your life with just one simple step. As you explore Zero Limits with Vitale, be prepared for a journey that is both challenging and inspiring beyond anything you've imagined."  
---- Craig Perrine, www.MaverickMarketer.com  
  
"There are more than 6 billion different manifestations of human existence on the planet?and only one of us here. In Zero Limits, Vitale has captured the truth that all great spiritual, scientific, and psychological principles teach at the most fundamental level. Boil it all down to the basics and the keys are quite simple---- the answer to all life's challenges is profound love and gratitude. Read this book; it's a reminder of the truth and ability you already possess."  
---- James Arthur Ray, philosopher and bestselling author of Practical Spirituality and The Science of Success  
  
"Wow! This is the best and most important book Vitale has ever written!"  
---- Cindy Cashman, www.FirstSpaceWedding.com  
  
"I couldn't put it down. This book elegantly sketches what I've learned and learned about in twenty-one years of personal study, and then it takes it to the next level. If you're looking for true peace along with 'the good stuff,' then this book is for you."  
---- David Garfinkel, author of Advertising Headlines That Make You Rich  
  
"Zero Limits is Vitale's adventure into the most mind-altering reading experience of your life."  
---- Joseph Sugarman, President, BluBlocker Sunglasses, Inc.]]></dc:description>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Paperback]]></dc:format>
<dc:date>2008-12-01T00:00:00-05:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[The Coupon Mom's Guide to Cutting Your Grocery Bills in Half]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781583333686</link>
<description><![CDATA[ A book that pays for itself! The creator of couponmom.com, with 1.6 million subscribers and counting, shares her strategic money-saving techniques for saving big while living well   Americans are hungry for bargains these days, but one woman has developed the ultimate strategy for enjoying a feast of savings. Taking the nation by storm, with appearances ranging from The Oprah Winfrey Show, Today and Good Morning America, Stephanie Nelson has shown countless women and men how to save thousands of dollars by becoming savvy coupon clippers-without sacrificing nutrition or quality. Now, in The Coupon Mom's Guide to Cutting Your Grocery Bills in Half, Nelson demonstrates all of the tricks of the trade-beyond coupons and tailor-made for a variety of shopper lifestyles. Whether you're a "busy" shopper and have only a small amount of time each week to devote to finding the best deal; a "rookie" shopper who is ready to put more effort into cutting bills; or a seasoned "varsity" shopper who is looking for new ways to get the deepest discounts possible, this book offers techniques thatw ill make it easy to save money at any level and on any timetable.  Extending her Strategic Shopping protocols to mass merchandisers, wholesale clubs, natural-food stores, drugstores, and other retailers, Nelson proves that value and variety can go hand in hand. With meal- planning tips, recipes, and cost-comparison guides, as well as inspiring real-life stories from the phenomenal Coupon Mom movement, this is a priceless guide to turning the checkout lane into a road of riches.]]></description>
<ttl>360</ttl>
<dc:title><![CDATA[The Coupon Mom's Guide to Cutting Your Grocery Bills in Half]]></dc:title>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[22]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephanie Nelson]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Avery]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9781583333686]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[ A book that pays for itself! The creator of couponmom.com, with 1.6 million subscribers and counting, shares her strategic money-saving techniques for saving big while living well   Americans are hungry for bargains these days, but one woman has developed the ultimate strategy for enjoying a feast of savings. Taking the nation by storm, with appearances ranging from The Oprah Winfrey Show, Today and Good Morning America, Stephanie Nelson has shown countless women and men how to save thousands of dollars by becoming savvy coupon clippers-without sacrificing nutrition or quality. Now, in The Coupon Mom's Guide to Cutting Your Grocery Bills in Half, Nelson demonstrates all of the tricks of the trade-beyond coupons and tailor-made for a variety of shopper lifestyles. Whether you're a "busy" shopper and have only a small amount of time each week to devote to finding the best deal; a "rookie" shopper who is ready to put more effort into cutting bills; or a seasoned "varsity" shopper who is looking for new ways to get the deepest discounts possible, this book offers techniques thatw ill make it easy to save money at any level and on any timetable.  Extending her Strategic Shopping protocols to mass merchandisers, wholesale clubs, natural-food stores, drugstores, and other retailers, Nelson proves that value and variety can go hand in hand. With meal- planning tips, recipes, and cost-comparison guides, as well as inspiring real-life stories from the phenomenal Coupon Mom movement, this is a priceless guide to turning the checkout lane into a road of riches.]]></dc:description>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Paperback]]></dc:format>
<dc:date>2009-12-29T00:00:00-05:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[Stop Acting Rich: And Start Living Like a Real Millionaire]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780470482551</link>
<description><![CDATA[A leading expert on the affluent reveals the real way to build wealth  
With well over two million of his books sold, and huge praise from many media outlets, Dr. Thomas J. Stanley is a recognized and highly respected authority on the wealthy, their behavior, and their thinking. Now, in Stop Acting Rich, he details how the less affluent have fallen into the elite luxury brand trap that keeps them from truly acquiring wealth and details how to get out of it by emulating the working rich as opposed to the super elite.
  
A defensive strategy for tough times, Stop Acting Rich will show you how to live like Warren Buffett-a rich, happy life-through accumulating more wealth and using it to achieve the type of financial freedom that will create true happiness and fulfillment.
  

  
Puts wealth in perspective and shows you how to live rich without spending more
  
Details why we spend lavishly and how to stop this destructive cycle
  
Discusses how being "rich" means more than just big houses and luxury cars
  
Other titles by Stanley: The Millionaire Mind and The Millionaire Next Door
  

  
It's time to understand why we buy what we buy, so that we can start accumulating, rather than depleting, wealth. Stop Acting Rich shows you exactly what it takes to achieve this elusive goal.]]></description>
<ttl>360</ttl>
<dc:title><![CDATA[Stop Acting Rich: And Start Living Like a Real Millionaire]]></dc:title>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[23]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas J. Stanley]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Wiley]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780470482551]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[A leading expert on the affluent reveals the real way to build wealth  
With well over two million of his books sold, and huge praise from many media outlets, Dr. Thomas J. Stanley is a recognized and highly respected authority on the wealthy, their behavior, and their thinking. Now, in Stop Acting Rich, he details how the less affluent have fallen into the elite luxury brand trap that keeps them from truly acquiring wealth and details how to get out of it by emulating the working rich as opposed to the super elite.
  
A defensive strategy for tough times, Stop Acting Rich will show you how to live like Warren Buffett-a rich, happy life-through accumulating more wealth and using it to achieve the type of financial freedom that will create true happiness and fulfillment.
  

  
Puts wealth in perspective and shows you how to live rich without spending more
  
Details why we spend lavishly and how to stop this destructive cycle
  
Discusses how being "rich" means more than just big houses and luxury cars
  
Other titles by Stanley: The Millionaire Mind and The Millionaire Next Door
  

  
It's time to understand why we buy what we buy, so that we can start accumulating, rather than depleting, wealth. Stop Acting Rich shows you exactly what it takes to achieve this elusive goal.]]></dc:description>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Hardcover]]></dc:format>
<dc:relation><![CDATA[9780470552766]]></dc:relation>
<dc:date>2009-09-01T00:00:00-04:00</dc:date>
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<item>
<title><![CDATA[Cheap: The High Cost of Discount Culture]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781594202155</link>
<description><![CDATA[An Atlantic correspondent uncovers the true cost-in economic, political, and psychic terms-of our penchant for making and buying things as cheaply as possibleFrom the shuttered factories of the rust belt to the look-alike strip malls of the sun belt-and almost everywhere in between-America has been transformed by its relentless fixation on low price. This pervasive yet little examined obsession is arguably the most powerful and devastating market force of our time-the engine of globalization, outsourcing, planned obsolescence, and economic instability in an increasingly unsettled world. Low price is so alluring that we may have forgotten how thoroughly we once distrusted it. Ellen Ruppel Shell traces the birth of the bargain as we know it from the Industrial Revolution to the assembly line and beyond, homing in on a number of colorful characters, such as Gene Verkauf (his name is Yiddish for "to sell"), founder of E. J. Korvette, the discount chain that helped wean customers off traditional notions of value. The rise of the chain store in post-Depression America led to the extolling of convenience over quality, and big-box retailers completed the reeducation of the American consumer by making them prize low price in the way they once prized durability and craftsmanship. The effects of this insidious perceptual shift are vast: a blighted landscape, escalating debt (both personal and national), stagnating incomes, fraying communities, and a host of other socioeconomic ills. That's a long list of charges, and it runs counter to orthodox economics which argues that low price powers productivity by stimulating a brisk free market. But Shell marshals evidence from a wide range of fields-history, sociology, marketing, psychology, even economics itself-to upend the conventional wisdom. Cheap also unveils the fascinating and unsettling illogic that underpins our bargain-hunting reflex and explains how our deep-rooted need for bargains colors every aspect of our psyches and social lives. In this myth-shattering, closely reasoned, and exhaustively reported investigation, Shell exposes the astronomically high cost of cheap.]]></description>
<ttl>360</ttl>
<dc:title><![CDATA[Cheap: The High Cost of Discount Culture]]></dc:title>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[24]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ellen Ruppel Shell]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Penguin Press]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9781594202155]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[An Atlantic correspondent uncovers the true cost-in economic, political, and psychic terms-of our penchant for making and buying things as cheaply as possibleFrom the shuttered factories of the rust belt to the look-alike strip malls of the sun belt-and almost everywhere in between-America has been transformed by its relentless fixation on low price. This pervasive yet little examined obsession is arguably the most powerful and devastating market force of our time-the engine of globalization, outsourcing, planned obsolescence, and economic instability in an increasingly unsettled world. Low price is so alluring that we may have forgotten how thoroughly we once distrusted it. Ellen Ruppel Shell traces the birth of the bargain as we know it from the Industrial Revolution to the assembly line and beyond, homing in on a number of colorful characters, such as Gene Verkauf (his name is Yiddish for "to sell"), founder of E. J. Korvette, the discount chain that helped wean customers off traditional notions of value. The rise of the chain store in post-Depression America led to the extolling of convenience over quality, and big-box retailers completed the reeducation of the American consumer by making them prize low price in the way they once prized durability and craftsmanship. The effects of this insidious perceptual shift are vast: a blighted landscape, escalating debt (both personal and national), stagnating incomes, fraying communities, and a host of other socioeconomic ills. That's a long list of charges, and it runs counter to orthodox economics which argues that low price powers productivity by stimulating a brisk free market. But Shell marshals evidence from a wide range of fields-history, sociology, marketing, psychology, even economics itself-to upend the conventional wisdom. Cheap also unveils the fascinating and unsettling illogic that underpins our bargain-hunting reflex and explains how our deep-rooted need for bargains colors every aspect of our psyches and social lives. In this myth-shattering, closely reasoned, and exhaustively reported investigation, Shell exposes the astronomically high cost of cheap.]]></dc:description>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Hardcover]]></dc:format>
<dc:date>2009-07-02T00:00:00-04:00</dc:date>
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<item>
<title><![CDATA[Money 911: Your Most Pressing Money Questions Answered, Your Money Emergencies Solved]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780061798696</link>
<description><![CDATA[The popular TODAY financial editor Jean Chatzky helps you navigate through the critical challenges and potential catastrophes of personal finance. You've just lost your job. You've got a baby on the way. Your parent has had a stroke. Most people seek financial help not because they're planning for the future but because they need it . . . right now! If you have money problems or are seeking immediate help to solve a dire, unanticipated financial emergency, then you need Money 911. In this invaluable guidebook, financial expert Jean Chatzky provides answers to today's most pressing financial questions and concerns, including:  How do I get out of debt? How do I avoid foreclosure? How do I set up a monthly budget? How can I improve my credit score? How do I get my health insurance to pay a claim? What should I do when I lose a parent?  With Money 911, you can prepare for retirement, buy or sell a home, pick up the pieces of your personal finances, and get back on your feet—and stay there!]]></description>
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<dc:title><![CDATA[Money 911: Your Most Pressing Money Questions Answered, Your Money Emergencies Solved]]></dc:title>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[25]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jean Chatzky]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Harper]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780061798696]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[The popular TODAY financial editor Jean Chatzky helps you navigate through the critical challenges and potential catastrophes of personal finance. You've just lost your job. You've got a baby on the way. Your parent has had a stroke. Most people seek financial help not because they're planning for the future but because they need it . . . right now! If you have money problems or are seeking immediate help to solve a dire, unanticipated financial emergency, then you need Money 911. In this invaluable guidebook, financial expert Jean Chatzky provides answers to today's most pressing financial questions and concerns, including:  How do I get out of debt? How do I avoid foreclosure? How do I set up a monthly budget? How can I improve my credit score? How do I get my health insurance to pay a claim? What should I do when I lose a parent?  With Money 911, you can prepare for retirement, buy or sell a home, pick up the pieces of your personal finances, and get back on your feet—and stay there!]]></dc:description>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Paperback]]></dc:format>
<dc:date>2010-01-01T00:00:00-05:00</dc:date>
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