Personal finance Books

A one-of-a-kind guide to investing in vice industries Although vices such as alcohol, tobacco, and gambling may be deemed socially irresponsible, in the investment world, these stocks continue to dramatically outperform the S&P 500 in this depressed...

Investors who've primarily purchased equity securities in the past have been looking for more secure investment alternatives; namely, fixed income securities. This book demystifies the sometimes daunting fixed income market, through a user-friendly,...

Demystify investing and maximize your wealth-with guidance from the world's most trusted financial news network From CNBC, the global leader of financial news, comes the most user-friendly, approachable guide to simplifying the often confusing world of...

Discover why the model-investment-firm-turned-household-word is the perfect investment--for virtually anyone Robert Miles is a successful entrepreneur, business owner, and investor who believes that everyone can be a smarter investor regardless of...

"Everyone knows Warren is the greatest investor of our time. . . .This book for the first time captures his genius as a manager." ?Jack Welch The first book to reveal the investment and management strategies of the Berkshire Hathaway all-star management...

Praise for THE MILLIONAIRE CODE"A wonderfully worthy book, especially in an era when the wrong kind of capitalism has been in the driver's seat. The Millionaire Code is about something far more noble than money-the joy of living your life to the fullest...

Bill and Mary Toohey are average middle income people from a small Iowa town. Bill has been employed for 23 years as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor and Mary has worked for 20 years as an Office Manager for a small psychological firm. They started...

Praise for Smart Money Decisions"If you need to negotiate anything . . . from a pay increase to buying or selling a house-this book covers all the bases. [Bazerman] has taught, tested, and proven his theories with thousands of executives and MBA students...

A successful financial planner is someone who does more than just crunch numbers and present an annual investment plan to clients. There is a psychological component to effective client care as well as to issues involving clients' overall financial...

Don't just invest in stocks and bonds. Invest in your life."This book is guaranteed to make a difference in the way you approach money, work-and life in general-whether you're just starting out, struggling to succeed, or already on track." -Terry Savage,...

Discover the Ideal Investment Strategy for Yourself and YourClients"To enhance investment results and boost creativity, Jim Warereplaces the maxim know your investments with know yourself. And hegives us specific testing tools to do the job." --Dean...

This valuable book helps financial advisors address the needs of their entrepreneurial clients. Most people opening their own businesses are experts in their fields. But when it comes to the vital intricacies of running a successful business, many...

Praise for the classic guide to gaining a psychological advantagein investment and trading"The Investor's Quotient is destined to go down in history as theultimate book on investor psychology . . . it explains thepsychology of a trader in clear and...

From inheritances and divorce and insurance settlements to retirement payouts and the most recent phenomenon of stock options, the largest transfer of wealth in the history of America is now taking place. For some, this welcome event is relatively...

Because You Can't Take it with You Getting Started in Estate Planning "I think it's irritating that once I die, 55% of my money goes to the United States government.. When you leave a house or money to people, then they're taxed 55%, so you've got to...

Estate planning has more procrastination, indecision, and inertia associated with it than any other area of planning. Affluent baby boomers, in particular, as the beneficiaries of the largest intergenerational transfer of wealth in history, have a...

"Individuals have found that investment clubs are a wonderful introduction to the stock market. The first step is to get started, and Carolyn Brown has made it easy."-Kenneth S. Janke, President and CEO, National Association of Investors CorporationThe...

Practical and fun strategies that parents, teachers, and mentors in all capacities can use to teach kids-and themselves-how to be financially savvy and, ultimately, secure"Stawski has given parents a magnificently comprehensive guide to the difficult...

WHAT DOES RETIREMENT MEAN TO YOU?Will your retirement be a comfortable and enjoyable new stage ofadulthood or a time of uncertainty, strict economizing, and reducedoptions? As retirement planning guru Bambi Holzer explains, thechoice is yours but the...

An all-you-need-to-know introduction to the employer-sponsoredretirement plan that has revolutionized the way we save * Smart Ways to save with automatic payroll deductions and pretaxcontributions that let you earn more money and pay less taxes NOWand...

"A truly enlightening work filled with fundamental strategies that have worked for others.Martin Fridson documents the essential principles inherent in every billionaire's success."-Gordon Bethune Chairman of the Board and CEO Continental...

"This book is an incredibly fun read. The style is a lot of People magazine, with a little Smart Money magazine thrown in for good measure."-Detroit Free Press"Americans have ample role models for how to spend money, but too few on how to save and invest...

Asset allocation is an essential component of creating a solid portfolio. This indispensable guide clarifies the where, when and how to begin of asset allocation in plain English. Covering the basics of starting an asset allocation program, it offers...

Finding information on investing is easy. Making sense of it all is not. This straightforward guide clears up any confusion readers may have. Covering all the basics of investing, it will help readers make smarter decisions by showing them what to look...

Smart Ways to develop confidence in investing-ideal for anyone feeling uneasy or nervous about putting hard-earned money at risk Smart Advice on buying and selling, using a broker, and developing and tracking a portfolio Smart Tips on how to make...

Smart Tips on setting up a realistic budget that works for yourindividual circumstancesSmart Ways to stick to your budget, establish savings, investwisely, and develop good creditSmart Advice on overcoming previous credit problems, choosing theright...

Getting Started in annuitiesOne of the most popular retirement investment options, annuities are also among the most difficult to comprehend. This handy volume provides an in-depth, easy-to-understand look at these complex instruments, revealing exactly...

Everything estate owners need to establish a successful living trust When properly designed, a revocable living trust can provide all of the estate tax-saving benefits available under a decedent?s Last Will, eliminate a lifetime court-supervised...

Plenty of books tell you how to plan for retirement. This book tells you how to manage it once you are there. Retirement: A time in your life when you should be kicking back and relaxing on a sandy beach or a golf course, without a care in the world...

Taking Care of Finances While Taking Care of a Loved OneCaregivers face a unique set of challenges, including managingmoney matters. This indispensable new guide provides a sound actionplan for overcoming this formidable hurdle, offering...

Applying Buffett's principles to technology and international investing From the bestselling author of The Warren Buffett Way and The Warren Buffett Portfolio comes The Essential Buffett: Timeless Principles for the New Economy. In this fresh take on...

Change your spending habits to achieve your personal andfinancial goalsThe hardest part of personal finance for most people is livingwithin their means. Spreadsheets, budgets, and tables make moneymanagement seem like hard work. In The MsSpent...

"Armed with this invaluable book and a bit of perseverance, youwill be well on your way to tapping into available sources." --JoanHamburgLaurie Blum knows everything there is to know about the fivebillion dollars in grant monies available to finance a...

Expert advice in a back-to-basics handbook on how to beat the market-the classic wayIn Investment Psychology Explained Martin J. Pring, one of the most respected independent investment advisors in the world, argues that in the revisionist '90s there are...

Use the New Tax Law to Retire on Your TermsAre you planning your retirement with the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 in mind? If not, you could be missing out on important changes that could help you build a larger nest egg or...

The quick and easy way to manage money and achieve financial goals The recent economic meltdown has left people in terrible financial shape with little idea of how to turn things around. Using Morningstar's time-tested strategies and sensible approach to...

Stepping Lightly Around the Pitfalls of Estate Planning... Estate planning is one of those unpleasant but really important tasks. Unfortunately, the process is not only hard to get started, it is then easy to make mistakes. Even the most careful and...

"Companies can gain a real competitive advantage from managing their performance effectively. This book is bristling with ideas, tools and practical examples of how your business can manage performance better." Mark Baker, Head of Risk and Assurance for...

A unique approach to personal finance that tackles money like a jiu-jitsu fighter would tackle an opponent In martial arts and personal finance, fundamentals are important. But while failing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu may be disappointing, it's nothing...

Surrogate Court dockets are filled with cases involving family members fighting over the assets and intentions of a deceased parent or spouse. Probate Wars of the Rich & Famous: An Insider?s Guide to Estate Planning and Probate Litigation tracks the...

A timely follow-up to the bestselling classic Dividends Don't Lie In 1988 Geraldine Weiss wrote the classic Dividends Don't Lie, which focused on the Dividend-Yield Theory as a method of producing consistent gains in the stock market. Today, the approach...

User-friendly risk management tools, tips, and techniques for a less certain world Though a very high level of investor uncertainty, anxiety, and concern about risk now exists, the vast majority of investors do not genuinely understand investment...

A detailed look at the fast-growing field of Islamic banking and finance The global Islamic finance market is now worth about $700 billion worldwide. Islamic Finance For Dummies helps experienced investors and new entrants into Islamic finance quickly...

A trust and estate lawyer to the stars offers an engaging look at how to avoid numerous estate planning mistakes In The 101 Biggest Estate Planning Mistakes, author Herbert Nass, an estate planner for some of today's most famous celebrities, offers an...

A recommended, proven way to broaden portfolios and profits Recommended by finance experts and used extensively by institutional investors, index funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) provide unmanaged, diversified exposure to a variety of asset classes...

The must-have guide to achieving great wealth Making Millions For Dummies lays out in simple, easy-to-understand steps the best ways to achieve wealth. Through a proven methodology of saving, building a successful business, smart investing, and carefully...

In Seven Years to Seven Figures, self-made millionaire and renowned wealth coach Michael Masterson reveals the steps you can take to accumulate seven-figure wealth within seven years?or less. Seven Years to Seven Figures will give you the tools to...

The Intelligent Portfolio draws upon the extensive insights of Financial Engines?a leading provider of investment advisory and management services founded by Nobel Prize-winning economist William F. Sharpe?to reveal the time-tested institutional...