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CHILDREN'S BOOKS:
Alexander, Who Used To Be Rich Last Sunday by Judith Viorst.
Judith Viorst’s Alexander receives a gift of one dollar and
starts the week as a rich young man. He ends the week with nothing
wishing he had his dollar again.
Arthur's Pet Business by Marc Brown
Marc Brown’s Arthur wants a pet. His parents doubt he
can take care of one. Arthur starts a pet business to prove
his parents wrong.
The Berenstain Bears Dollars and Sense by Stan and Jan Berenstain
Brother and Sister Bear know some things about money, like it can
be used to buy baseball cards and ice cream. What they don't know
is how to manage their allowances. Then Mama comes up with an idea
to help them learn the value of money and how to save it.
The Berenstain Bears Get The Gimmies by Stan and Jan Berenstain
Find out what happens when Brother and Sister Bear's parents spoil
them.
The Berenstain Bears On the Job by Stan and Jan Berenstain
The Berenstain Bears explore the various careers that occupy their
neighbors in the community.
The Berenstain Bears Trouble With Money by Stan and Jan
Berenstain
At first, the bears spend too much money. Then they earn money and
become responsible money managers.
Clifford Gets A Job by Norman Bridwell
Norman Bridwell’s Clifford, a big red dog, decides to get a
job in order to pay for his dog food. Clifford search for a job is
initially unsuccessful. But his persistence pays off as he lands a
job as a police dog.
Lucky the Golden Goose by John Wrenn
John Wrenn’s Lucky, is a farm goose who is paid in pumpkin seeds
for his down. He gives Farmer Fred a lesson in finance when he plants
his assets to make them grow.
Money Troubles by Bill Cosby (Little Bill
Series of Books)
Bill Cosby’s Little Bill wants to become a famous astronomer,
and for that, he needs a telescope. But a telescope costs $100.
Tops and Bottoms by Janet Stevens
This clever and humorous tale follows a family of busy gardening rabbits
who outwit a lazy bear. Janet Stevens has written an excellent story
on industry and ambition.
Uncle Jed’s Barbershop by Margaree King Mitchell
Despite difficult challenges, Uncle Jed, the only African-American
barber in the county, pursues his dream of saving enough money to
open his own barbershop.
ADULTS AND TEENS BOOKS – FINANCIAL:
The Automatic Millionaire by David Bach
The Automatic Millionaire by David Bach delivers a refreshingly realistic
system for building wealth and taking back the American dream. Packing
powerful strategies into one beautifully simple book, bestselling
author David Bach has written a little gem of a book that shows how
you can “automate” your way to financial security, whether
you already have a head start on retirement or just live paycheck
to paycheck.
Clark Smart Parents, Clark Smart Kids: Teaching Kids of
Every Age the Value of Money by Howard Clark
In Clark Smart Parents, Clark Smart Kids, he addresses everything
from allowances-when and how much to give-to teaching teens about
credit cards and navigating the purchase of a first car-how to get
it, pay for it, and insure it-to saving for college, paying off loans,
staying out of debt, and much more!
Credit Card Nation by Dr. Robert Manning
In a stunning examination of how the credit card industry has changed
the way Americans buy, loan, and live, Dr. Robert Manning discusses
the societal toll that the "credit card nation" is placing
on those in search of the "good life".
Dollars and Sense for Kids by Janet Bodnar
Wise, warm and witty, “Dr. Tightwad,” Janet Bodnar, a
personal finance columnist for Kiplinger’s, explains how to
teach youngsters how money works, how to see through advertising hype,
and distinguish wants from needs.
Financial Literacy for Teens by Chad Foster
Financial Literacy for Teens provides students with information and
inspiration to help them develop good financial habits starting at
an early age — habits that will enable them to successfully
make, manage, multiply, and protect their hard-earned money.
Financial Peace Revisited by Dave Ramsey
An updated, expanded version of Ramsey's first book about overcoming
debt and managing personal finances, this edition boasts new chapters
on the relationship between money matters and family matters. Ransey’s
straightforward guide to fiscal tranquility covers the basics of career
(work hard in a job you're good at), savings (sock away 10% of your
take-home pay), investments (invest long-term with pretax dollars)
and spending (live below your income).
Kids and Money: Giving Them the Savvy to Succeed Financially by Jayne
Pearl
The importance of teaching children the skills of financial management
cannot be overemphasized. Jayne Pearl, a business reporter and editor,
provides methods for parents and educators to teach kids how to devise
and stick to a budget, keep track of where money goes, set goals,
be wary of advertising and other commercial enterprises, and stop
impulse spending.
The Latino Journey to Financial Greatness by Louis Barajas
In The Latino Journey to Financial Greatness Louis Barajas gives Latinos
a clear guide to basic financial principles as well as identifies
the cultural barriers that have prevented them from making the most
of their resources.
Pay It Down!: From Debt to Wealth on $10 a Day by Jean
Chatzky
Is it really possible to live without credit card debt, bill collectors,
whopping interest payments, or anxiety about retirement? Yes it is,
and Jean Chatzky, one of America's most beloved money experts, teaches
us how to use the debt diet to make that dream a reality.
The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas Stanley, William Danko
In this information packed book, Thomas J. Stanley and William D.
Danko reveal surprising secrets about America's millionaires —
and provide a valuable blueprint for improving anyone's financial
health.
The Money Diet by Ginger Applegarth
Applegarth’s book outlines ways we can reach our financial goals
by cutting what we spend much in the way we should cut back on what
we eat. Applegarth uses the diet analogy well in telling how we can
reach our financial goals by determining our net worth, cutting expenses,
reducing debt, and saving more. She talks about life time earnings
and financial goals such as retirement, children's education, buying
a home, and buying big-ticket items such as a car. Her book's greatest
strength is the material on controlling one's spending by tracking
and reviewing where the money goes.
Money Doesn’t Grow on Trees: A Parents Guide to
Raising Financially Responsible Children by Neal S. Godfrey
Neale Godfrey’s Money Doesn't Grow on Trees is a book to help
parents teach children about money.
Motley Fool Money Guide by Selena Maranjian and David Gardner
The Motley Fool's Money Guide will answer almost any money questions
you might have. From buying a house to buying stock, this guide answers
almost 500 questions related to personal finance, investing, banking,
debt, insurance, retirement, and even wills and estates.
The 9 Steps to Financial Freedom by Suze Orman
Suze Orman’s book teaches us how to gain control of our money
— so that money does not control us. She goes beyond the nuts
and bolts of managing money to explore the psychological, even spiritual
power money has in our lives.
The Only Investment Guide You’ll Ever Need by Andrew
Tobias
Personal-finance guru Andrew Tobias slams online trading and praises
the Roth IRA in his newly revised The Only Investment Guide You'll
Ever Need. This investment bible remains as stimulating and meaningful
as it was when it was first published 20 years ago. It's packed with
ideas about stocks, living beneath your means, tax planning, retirement,
and just about everything else in the financial world. And all of
it is presented with Tobias's trademark brevity and ingenuity.
Ordinary People by Extraordinary Wealth, Ric Edeleman
In Ric Edeleman’s book you'll find a lifetime of wealth-building
experience from people just like you — people who have figured
out how to arrange their finances and make wise investment decisions
so that they can reach their goals and achieve financial security.
Personal Finance for Dummies by Eric Tyson
Personal Finance for Dummies offers sound and practical advice for
those who want to get control over their personal financial lives.
Author Eric Tyson points out the most common mistakes that we all
make in our approach to money and prescribes ways to save and invest
for a secure future. Using worksheets, the book helps you to measure
your own financial health by looking at factors such as how much debt
you carry, your savings rate, as well as investment and insurance
checkups.
Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
Rich Dad, Poor Dad was Robert Kiyosaki’s first best selling
book. In it, he advocates financial independence by means of investing,
real estate, owning businesses, and the use of finance protection
tactics. Rich Dad, Poor Dad is written in what is meant to be an entertaining
anecdotal manner to make finances interesting. The most central element
stressed by Kiyosaki is the advocacy of owning the system or means
of production, rather than being an employee of someone else.
Richest Man in Babylon by George Clason
The Richest Man In Babylon is a book by George S. Clason which dispenses
financial advice through a collection of parables set in ancient Babylon.
Through their experiences in business and managing household finances,
the characters in the parables learn simple lessons in financial wisdom.
By basing these parables in ancient times, but involving situations
that modern people can understand and identify with, the author presents
these lessons as timeless wisdom that is as relevant today as it was
back then.
The Savage Truth on Money!
Short on hype and long on wisdom that has withstood the test of time,
Terry Savage's Truth on Money is as useful as a personal finance book
can be. In 10 chapters that each include a recap of the main points,
Savage, lays out the facts about acquiring and managing money, buying
insurance, putting children through college, saving for retirement
and estate planning. Among her "Savage Truths": "the
most powerful money emotions are fear and greed.... noticing the symptoms
and gaining the courage to surmount these emotions is the first task
in managing money."
Seven Money Mantras for a Richer Life by Michelle Singletary
"If it's on your ass, it's not an asset"; "Sweat the
small stuff"; "Priorities lead to prosperity." Singletary's
no-nonsense approach to personal finance is inspired by her own experience,
the advice of a thrifty grandmother and the knowledge of financial
experts, which she encapsulates into mantras she says readers ought
to tape to the dashboard "of that luxury car you can't afford."
Doing without and saving are the keys to prosperity, she says, not
fancy financing or investments. Such advice isn't unique (nearly every
personal finance guide boils down to the same basic principles), but
her spirited voice is. Raised by her grandmother, Big Mama, who brought
up 5 grandchildren on $13,000 a year and still managed to save enough
for a comfortable retirement, Singletary draws on homely examples
of frugality to illustrate her points.
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
Think and Grow Rich! is a classic motivational book. Written by Napoleon
Hill and inspired by Andrew Carnegie, it was published in 1937 at
the end of the Great Depression. The book describes the mindset, attitudes,
and traits of millionaires.
The Ultimate Credit Handbook by Gerri Detweiler
Gerri Detweiler, draws on her professional experience, citing examples
of people she has advised. She offers valuable insight on the inner
workings of credit bureaus and on legal aspects of credit cards. She
is both realistic and responsible, offering guidelines to prevent
consumers from overextending themselves, but--recognizing human nature--she
also covers Consumer Credit Counseling Services and Debtors Anonymous.
Pros, cons, and requirements are presented for most kinds of consumer
credit, from gold cards to finance companies.
The Way to Wealth by Benjamin Franklin
The first American book on personal finance, The Way to Wealth by
Benjamin Franklin is a must read. Originally published in 1758 as
the preface to Poor Richard' s Almanack, this little gem has been
through innumerable printings and sold millions of copies to those
in search of smart but entertaining advice about hard work, earning
and saving money and debt. As the 21st Century charges along and the
current economic climate continues to send out mixed messages, Franklin'
s simple but wise commentary on the value of industry and frugality
resonates as much for us today as it did for listeners nearly 350
years ago.
The Wealthy Barber by David Chilton
David Chilton’s The Wealthy Barber is a book for the person
who wants to live his or her financial life with simplicity, integrity,
and a quiet pursuit of slow wealth acquisition. The format of the
book is to use a fictional setting--an advice-giving barber who shows
middle-class people how to maximize what they have without undue stress
or bother. The author's simple mission is to show the reader that
one need not be a pinball wizard in the stock market to rack up a
few points towards wealth and an easy retirement.
Yes You Can! Achieve Financial Independence by James Stowers
Written by the founder of the $25 billion Twentieth Century Mutual
Fund family, James Stowers, this basic personal finance guide has
the praiseworthy quality of simplicity. Stowers concentrates on concepts
(the shrinking dollar, the power of compounding interest, and the
hidden risks of conservative investments) rather than techniques (e.g.,
how to pick stocks, how to construct a budget). Numerous cartoons,
charts, and tales of personal experience add life to the dry subject
matter.
Yes You Can! Raise Financially Aware Kids by Jack Jonathan
This is not a book for kids. It's a book for the parents to read and
then spend time with their kids doing the activities. Good chapters
on allowances, earning money, smart shopping, differences between
needs and wants and teaching kids that money isn't everything. The
book contains lots of information on how to incorporate your "family
values" into money practices.
Your
Credit Score: How to Fix, Improve, and Protect the 3-Digit Number
that Shapes Your Financial Future by Liz Pulliam Weston
Liz Pulliam Weston's book provides excellent tips and advice on ways
to improve your credit history and raise your credit score. If you
just apply one or two of her insightful suggestions, you'll save many
times the cost of this book.
ADULTS AND TEENS BOOKS - GENERAL
Awaken the Giant Within by Anthony Robbins
Anthony Robbins Awaken the Giant Within is a well-researched and immediately
practical guidelines for concentrating your thoughts and emotions
on the attainment of your goals.
The Color of Water by James McBride
James McBride grew up one of twelve siblings in the all-black housing
projects of Red Hook, Brooklyn, the son of a black minister and a
woman who would not admit she was white. The object of McBride's constant
embarrassment, and his continuous fear for her safety, his mother
was an inspiring figure, who through sheer force of will saw her dozen
children through college, and many through graduate school. McBride
was an adult before he discovered the truth about his mother: the
daughter of a failed itinerant Orthodox rabbi in rural Virginia, she
had run away to Harlem, married a black man, and founded an all-black
Baptist church in her living room in Red Hook.
The Excellent 11 by Ron Clark
The Excellent 11 contains eleven sections with each one focusing on
a theme directly related to teaching and raising children. Ron Clark
draws from his own experience to give advice, telling personal stories
that demonstrate the significance of each theme within the learning
environment--an environment that extends beyond the classroom and
into the larger world. Using themes ranging from Adventure, Ingenuity,
and Humor to Dedication, Creativity, and Love, Clark provides a road
map for both parents and teachers who want to enrich their children's
learning experiences.
Freakonomics by Stephen D. Levitt, Stephen Dubner
Which is more dangerous, a gun or a swimming pool? What do schoolteachers
and sumo wrestlers have in common? Why do drug dealers still live
with their moms? How much do parents really matter? What kind of impact
did Roe v. Wade have on violent crime?
These may not sound like typical questions for an economist to ask.
But Steven D. Levitt is not a typical economist. He is a much heralded
scholar who studies the stuff and riddles of everyday life —
from cheating and crime to sports and child rearing — and whose
conclusions regularly turn the conventional wisdom on its head. He
usually begins with a mountain of data and a simple, unasked question.
Some of these questions concern life-and-death issues; others have
an admittedly freakish quality. Thus the new field of study contained
in this book: freakonomics.
Happiness is a Serious Problem by Dennis Prager
Prager's short essays reiterate the significance and role of happiness
in our lives.
High Stakes No Prisoners by Charles H. Ferguson
An excellent behind the scenes look at entrepreneurship and what it
takes to succeed with a startup. Most of High Stakes is the story
of Vermeer, from its startup to its sale to Microsoft.
How to Read a Book by Mortimer Adler
The book is a classic on reading and communication. The authors share
about the various levels of reading and how to achieve them —
from elementary reading, through systematic skimming and inspectional
reading, to speed reading, you learn how to pigeonhole a book, X-ray
it, extract the author's message, criticize. You are taught the different
reading techniques for reading practical books, imaginative literature,
plays, poetry, history, science and mathematics, philosophy and social
science.
Finally, the authors offer a recommended reading list and supply reading
tests whereby you can measure your own progress in reading skills,
comprehension and speed.
Life Strategies by Dr. Phil McGraw
Some people spend their lives reacting to what life hands them, while
others craft life to fit their goals. Dr. Phil McGraw emphasizes being
creators of our lives, not having life create us. Dr. Phil recommends
taking personal accountability for every element of our lives to reach
our goals.
Million Dollar Habits by Brian Tracy
Brian Tracy in Million Dollar Habits shows readers how to double or
triple their income, increase health and vitality, sustain loving
relationships, build financial independence, take a leadership role,
and turn visions into reality just by adopting the book’s proven
habits.
The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell
Gladwell's thesis that ideas, products, messages and behaviors "spread
just like viruses do" remains a metaphor as he follows the growth
of "word-of-mouth epidemics" triggered with the help of
three pivotal types. The premise of the book is that little changes
can have big effects; when small numbers of people start behaving
differently, that behavior can ripple outward until a critical mass
or "tipping point" is reached, changing the world.
Swim With the Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive by Harvey
Mackay
Succinct and amusing stories on how to be successful from self-made
Minnesota millionaire Harvey Mackay
The Purple Cow by Seth Godin
You're either a Purple Cow or you're not. You're either remarkable
or invisible. Make your choice. In Purple Cow, Seth Godin urges us
to put a Purple Cow into everything we build, and everything we do,
to create something truly noticeable. It's a manifesto for marketers
who want to help create products that are worth marketing in the first
place.
See You at the Top by Zig Ziglar
Ziglar's motivational book stresses the importance of honesty, loyalty,
faith, integrity, and strong personal character. The bestseller's
basic premise is that you can get everything you want in life if you
help enough people get what they want.
7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven Covey
Covey presents a holistic, integrated, principle-centered approach
for solving personal and professional problems. With insights and
pointed anecdotes, Covey reveals a step-by-step pathway for living
with fairness, integrity, honesty, and human dignity — principles
that give us the security to adapt to change and the wisdom and power
to take advantage of the opportunities that change creates.
Who Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnson
Spencer Johnson’s Who Moved My Cheese is filled with insights
designed to help readers manage change quickly and prevail in changing
times. Written for all ages, the story takes less than an hour to
read, but its unique insights can last for a lifetime.
The World is Flat by Thomas Friedman
The World is Flat is Thomas L. Friedman’s account of the great
changes taking place in our time, as lightning-swift advances in technology
and communications put people all over the globe in touch as never
before—creating an explosion of wealth in India and China, and
challenging the rest of us to run even faster just to stay in place.
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