Personal Finance Books
- The Die Broke Complete Book of Money
- Collins; Reprint edition (December 24, 2001), 608 pages
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- "This comprehensive reference from the authors
of the bestselling Die Broke and Live Rich covers every imaginable
topic from living wills and insurance to mentoring. In addition to
specific subjects related to money, such as debt, real estate and
investing, there's also a great deal of advice on career issues, including
buying a franchise, selecting office equipment, hiring temporary help
and more. There's even help on such specialized subjects as budgeting
for garden and pet care. The most useful sections are the advice boxesincluding
"secrets of dealing with cranky creditors," "saving money on moves"
and "learning the lingo," which defines college aid financial terms.
Here, readers are given concrete steps they can act on."
— Publishers Weekly
- "In their two previous best sellers, Live Rich
and Die Broke, Pollan and Levine offered a fresh approach to money
and careers. In this encyclopedic follow-up, which includes extensive
see also references, they provide concise, practical advice on a broad
range of issues. Among the topics addressed are dealing with professionals;
the pluses and minuses of various investment options; factors to consider
when contemplating whether to rent, lease, or purchase property; how
to manage various personal life challenges; and factors to consider
before making the decision to start your own business. Their comments
regarding asset allocation, financial planning, time management, retirement
planning, the need to prioritize, problems associated with credit
cards, fraud, gambling, and pyramid schemes will be especially useful."
— Library Journal
- The Die Broke
- HarperCollins Publishers (1997), 299 pages
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- This compelling, national best-seller argues that conventional
wisdom about our relationship to money is wrong even harmful. At its
heart, Die Broke is Stephen Pollan's cry for sanity. Wealth is to
be spent while you're alive, either on yourself or your love ones,
and every penny left unspent after you die is a failing. Every Die
Broker will find in this volume a comprehensive approach to career
planning; saving; investing; buying insurance; providing for parents,
children, and spouses; making charitable donations; paying for education;
and handling the myriad other details of your financial life.
- "If you don't read this book, you're going to
die stupid!" — Dr. Laura Schlessinger, author, Ten Stupid
Things Men Do to Mess Up Their Lives and How Could You Do That?!
- Turning No Into Yes
- HarperCollins Publishers (2000), 272 pages
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- This straightforward, plain-talk guide shows you the
six steps to solve your financial problems - so that you can at last
stop worrying! Stephen gives you the guidance he has been giving clients
for decades, based upon his longtime practices as a financial adviser,
negotiator and lawyer.
