Dollars and Sense: Library Resources-Books

All couples have their own complex relationship with money: how they organize & pay their bills, how they balance their checkbook, and most importantly, how they spend and save their hard-earned dollars. In Financial Bliss, readers will find out how they can get the most out of their lives together by understanding each other's financial tendencies, communicating effectively, & charting a course for the future.

"Exploring a wide range of everyday topics—from the lure of pain-free spending with credit cards to the pitfalls of household budgeting to the seductive power of holiday sales—Ariely and Kreisler demonstrate how our misplaced confidence in our spending habits frequently leads us astray, costing us more than we realize, whether it's the real value of the time we spend driving forty-five minutes to save $10 or our inability to properly assess what the things we buy are actually worth. "

"College Without Student Loans is the springboard to beginning a successful professional career while being free of the debt burden that encumbers over 80% of those currently graduating. You do not have to be another statistic for Federal government loan program or be saddled with long-term monthly payments to Uncle Sam."

"The key to borrowing, managing, and paying off debt is understanding what it is, how it works and how it can affect your finances and your life. Debt 101 is the easy-to-follow guide to discovering how to pay off the debt you have plus learning how to use debt to your advantage."

"With everyday expenses, from groceries and gas, as well as those unexpected expenses, like car repairs and medical bills, getting control of your finances can feel overwhelming. This clear and simple guide provides useful tips on setting financial goals, reducing debt, finding ways to save money, and creating and following a budget plan."

Your financial health is more than a mere collection of debits and credits on a balance sheet. In fact, the numbers on a financial statement represent a series of decisions that, if made strategically, can ensure that each of us maintains our desired standard of living at every age and stage of life. Many people think that key financial choices are too complicated to make on their own. However, with the right information and guidance, we can all secure our own financial future.

Geared towards those who are just starting out, this volume outlines, step-by-step, how to make the most out of money, which pitfalls to avoid, and what to watch out for, to give students peace of mind that they are fully equipped to manage their finances after graduation.

"The knowledge and ability to make, manage, save, and invest money is critical to your success in life. This book is an easy-to-read, story-filled journey through the fundamental building blocks of becoming Money Savvy. Your financial future is entirely up to one person - YOU. The earlier you start on the path to understanding money, the faster you'll experience your own version of success."

"The Financial Diet is the book for people who don't care about personal finance. Whether you're in need of an overspending detox, buried under student debt, or just trying to figure out how to live on your salary, you will find the you tools to make a budget, understand investments, and deal with your credit."

"Everywhere we turn, we hear negative financial news--that the American Dream is dead or that the little man can't get ahead. Our culture feeds us the lie that it's impossible to become a millionaire in America today, but it's time you heard the truth. In his newest book, Chris Hogan destroys millionaire myths that are keeping everyday people from achieving financial independence. "

If you’re looking for practical information to answer all your “How?” “What?” and “Why?” questions about money, this book is for you. Dave Ramsey’s Complete Guide to Money covers the A to Z of Dave’s money teaching, including how to budget, save, dump debt, and invest. You’ll also learn all about insurance, mortgage options, marketing, and bargain hunting

"This step-by-step guide includes actionable tips to save on education costs and the many living expenses--room, board, books, activities--that apply to the first year and beyond."