MONEY MANAGEMENT IN A TIME OF ECONOMIC STRESS
With the
economy in turmoil, it's more likely individuals and families are thinking of
their current economic situation. Budgeting for the future becomes even more important. How do you
get started, and how do you know if the budget you've set is realistic?
The following books on money management are available at the Newton Free
Library. The Newton Free Library, as well as the Minuteman Library Network, has
many other books to help readers learn more about personal finance and
budgeting. The listed Web sites may also help you. Ask a librarian, if you need
help.
Barr, Tracy L. Living Well in a Down Economy for Dummies. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley Pub., 2008. 332.6 B27L 2008
Block,
Sandra. The Busy Family's Guide to Money. Berkeley, CA: Nolo, 2008.
332.024 B85B 2008
Britt, Jim. Do This, Get Rich! Twelve Things You Can Do Now to Gain Financial Freedom. Garden City Park, NY: Square One Publishers, 2007. 332.024 B77D 2007
Brixey, Marcia. The Money Therapist: A Woman's Guide to Creating a Healthy Financial Life. Berkeley, CA: Seal Press, c2008. 332.024 B77M 2008
Bruno, Mark. Save Now or Die Trying: Achieving Long-Term Wealth in Your 20s and 30s. Hoboken, NJ: J. Wiley & Sons Inc., c2007. 332.024 B83S 2007
Eberhart, Frank J. The Procrastinator's Bible for Financial Success: Nine Essential Steps for Planning, Budgeting, and Investing. New York: iUniverse, Inc., c2007. 332.024 E16P 2007
Edelman, Ric. The Lies About Money: Achieving Financial Security and True Wealth by Avoiding the Lies Others Tell Us-- And The Lies We Tell Ourselves. New York: Free Press, 2007. 332.6 E22L 2007
Epstein, Lita. The 250 Estate Planning Questions Everyone Should Ask. Avon, MA: Adams Business, c2008. 346.73 E64T 2008
Karp, Gregory. Living Rich by Spending Smart: How to Get More of What You Really Want. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Wharton School Publishing, c2008. 332.024 K14L 2008
Lerner, Joel J. Financial Planning for the Utterly Confused. New York: McGraw-Hill, c2008. 332.024 L56F 2008
Orman, Suze. The Road to Wealth: A Comprehensive Guide to Your Money: Everything You Need to Know in Good and Bad Times. New York: Riverhead Books, 2008. 332.024 O73R 2008
Pollan, Stephen M. Lifelines for Money Misfortunes: How to Overcome Life's Greatest Challenges. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, c2008. 332.024 P76L 2008
Sandberg, Erica. Expecting Money: The Essential Financial Plan for New and Growing Families. New York, NY: Kaplan Publishing, 2008. 332.024 S21E 2008
Snider,
Kim. How to Be the Family CFO: Four Simple Steps to Put Your Financial House
in Order. Austin, TX: Greenleaf Book Group Press, c2009.
332.024 S62H 2009
Tyson,
Eric. Let's Get Real About Money: Profit from the Habits of the Best
Personal Finance Managers. Upper Saddle River, NJ: FT Press, c2008.
332.024 T98L 2008
Ventura, John. The Bankruptcy Handbook: Everything You Need to Know to Avoid Bankruptcy, Get Rid of Debt, and Rebuild Your Credit. New York: Kaplan Pub., c2008. 332.75 V56B 2008
Vyse, Stuart A. Going Broke: Why Americans Can't Hold on to Their Money. Oxford; New York: Oxford University Press, 2008. 339.47 V99G 2008
Weston,
Liz Pulliam. Easy Money: How to Simplify Your Finances and Get What You Want
Out of Life. Indianapolis, IN: FT Press, c2008.
332.024 W52E 2008
Winger, Bernard J. Personal Finance: An Integrated Planning Approach. Boston: Prentice Hall, c2009. 332.024 F86P 2009
Winget, Larry. You're Broke Because You Want to Be: How to Stop Getting by and Start Getting Ahead. New York: Gotham Books, c2008. 332.024 W72Y 2008
INTERNET
RESOURCES
http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/lifestyle/chi-recession-survival-guide,0,5329692.storygallery
"Recession Survival Guide"--An excellent
series of articles on financial finances.
www.finaid.org/calculators/budget.phtml
This Family Budget Analyzer can
help individuals or families to set a workable family budget.
www.finra.org/Investors/index.htm
A variety of interactive tools that can
help you plan your financial future, including how to use financial
calculators.
www.kiplinger.com/tools/
The Web site features a wealth
of financial advice information for individuals and families.
www.mint.com/
Financial software and
budgeting tools, which allow you to organize your money and see your budget and
cash flow updated on a daily basis.
This
bibliography is made possible by a grant from the Financial Industry Regulatory
Authority (FINRA) Investor Education Foundation and the American Library
Association (ALA).
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