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Quietly and steadily, the number of women making six figures or more is increasing and continues to rise at a rate faster than for men. From entrepreneurs to corporate executives, from white-collar professionals to freelancers and part-timers, women are forging careers with considerable financial success. In Secrets of Six-Figure Women, Barbara Stanny, journalist, motivational speaker, and financial educator, identifies the seven key strategies of female high earners.

This insider's look at inherited wealth in the United States explores the complex meanings of money and success in American society with a new introduction that examines whether America's privileged class will be willing or able to play a leadership role in the twenty-first century.

A must-read for anyone who cares why so many celebs are sporting "bumps", or whether they are really "just like us", this guide - nay, rulebook - lays down the law on what you need to know to play Hollywood in a simple and concise manner.

Find the answers to your money questions. Whether you want to learn more about general financial planning principles or delve into issues that disproportionately affect women, The Feminist Financial Handbook has stories and advice from women who have been there, worked through the struggle, and achieved personal success.

Ever wondered how you could build wealth, ensure financial security, and yet keep it all tax-free? Are you struggling to navigate the complex world of financial planning and investment strategies? It's time to transform the way you see life insurance. With this handy guide, you will uncover the often-overlooked potential of life insurance as a tool for building wealth, completely tax-free.

You don't have to be a 23-year-old dancer with no savings to end up with the excruciating debts young Iris is confronted with in this latest work by financial and legal advisor Tad Crawford. Every year, thousands of Americans of all ages and backgrounds overtax their bank accounts and credit cards and are left with the tricky task of pulling themselves out of their financial chaos. Rarely can they receive such high-quality financial and moral support as The Money Mentor provides.

There's a college affordability crisis happening in the US right now. Tuition rates have soared, while increases in blue collar wages have slowed to a crawl. This adds up to a painful realization for lower-income young people desperately hoping to go to college: there's no way to pay for it. Bobbi Dempsey shares her brutally honest first-person account of the struggle to pay for her children's and her own education on a working-class salary.

Economic instability is the new normal across all income levels. Teetering: Why So Many Live on a Financial Tightrope and What to Do About It addresses the critical question, what's wrong with American policies and the financial institutions that are failing so many hard-working people today? It merges original research with stories from real-life "tightropers"...

Focusing on her own personal path, Sarah Ban Breathnach relates never-before revealed details about how she fell from the financial top to the bottom. Listeners will immediately see how deeply she understands the plight of those trying to maintain a happy and comfortable home while at the same time not even knowing if they will be able to make the mortgage to keep that home.

The Man Who Quit Money is an account of how one man learned to live, sanely and happily, without earning, receiving, or spending a single cent. Suelo doesn't pay taxes, or accept food stamps or welfare. He lives in caves in the Utah canyonlands, forages wild foods and gourmet discards. He no longer even carries an I.D. Yet he manages to amply fulfill not only the basic human needs - for shelter, food, and warmth - but, to an enviable degree, the universal desires for companionship, purpose, and spiritual engagement.

LUCHEMOS CONTRA EL COMUNISMO QUE SE IMPARTE EN NUESTRAS ESCUELAS ENSEÑANDO CAPITALISMO... EN NUESTROS HOGARES

American baby boomers are aging, and 15 million of them never had children. Who will take care of them? Unprecedented in US history, this demographic will create challenges for these individuals, as well as for society. This book is a passionate exploration of the path ahead for "Solo Agers". Author Sara Zeff Geber takes listeners on a journey, starting with the choice for childlessness and then suggests ways in which Solo Agers can mitigate the absence of adult children by relationship-building and rigorous planning for their future.

Long ago, Liz Perle made a quiet contract with cash: She would do what it took to get it - work hard, marry right - but she didn’t want to have to think about it too much. Since she was a young girl, the subject of money had been quietly sidestepped, a shadowy factor whose private influence was impolite to discuss. When a sudden divorce left Perle with no home, no job, a four-year-old, and a box of toys, she realized she could no longer afford to leave her murky and fraught relationship with money unexamined.

When this groundbreaking yet compassionate audiobook was first published, it lifted a veil on women's resistance to managing their money, revealing that many were still waiting for a prince to rescue them financially. In this revised edition, which reflects our present-day economic world, Barbara Stanny inspires listeners to take charge of their money and their lives. Filled with real-life success stories and practical advice, this audiobook is the next best thing to having one's own financial coach.

"Modernizing Government Planning and Budgeting" is a dialogue-driven podcast series that brings clarity and actionable insights to the complexities of public sector management. Hosted by Mark Reed Edwards, this series features in-depth discussions with leaders and innovators in government planning and budgeting. As the US government faces unprecedented challenges — the imperative for data-driven decision-making and fiscal prudence has never been clearer. Our series delves into these urgent issues, providing listeners with nuanced perspectives on adopting and implementing strategies that ...

Have you recently been denied for credit cards? Can you not buy the house you deserve? Do you have a subprime FICO score? America runs on credit. Having a good credit score helps you get ahead, save money, and improve your lifestyle.

Whether you've filed for bankruptcy or not, a book on how to recover from bankruptcy can help anyone to make wiser financial decisions in the future. A person yet to experience the anguish of making that decision to file can learn ways to better manage their finances and how to hopefully avoid making choices that lead to bankruptcy later in life. Bankruptcy is avoidable and a book on how to recover from filing will show you how to avoid it.

When you possess a confident outlook, you perform at your highest level. When you believe in yourself, the people you rely on, and something ultimately greater than yourself, you will be able to do what you once thought was impossible. Confidence is a function of lifestyle, driven by a guiding set of principles. Listen to this audiobook and discover what Tim learned from his grandmother Billye - concepts handed down from the masters of motivation.

Loud Budgeting: Shouting Your Way to Financial Freedom Forget counting pennies in silence. Forget the shame and secrecy surrounding money discussions. Enter the world of Loud Budgeting, a rebellious financial trend breaking social media and revolutionizing how we talk about and manage our money. What is Loud Budgeting? In essence, Loud Budgeting is the act of openly and unashamedly vocalizing your financial goals, spending decisions, and progress. It's about shedding the stigma of frugality and celebrating financial responsibility, both with yourself and with your loved ones. Instead of ...

Public sector budgeting is a challenging process in an ever-changing world that requires sharing information on the strategies and tips from public organizations in government, education, healthcare, and non-profit sectors. This podcast will cover topics such as budgeting during a pandemic, or recession, as well as during "normal" times to help you build efficiency in your current budget.