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Business and Personal FinanceJune 2015 |
"The question isn't at what age I want to retire, it's at what income." ~George Foreman, retired American boxer |
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| Do Over: Rescue Monday, Reinvent Your Work, and Never Get Stuck by Jon AcuffPopular blogger and consultant Jon Acuff has made it his business to be an expert on the "modern career" and all the challenges that come with it. In Do Over, he focuses on helping people view their work as a career rather than simply a paycheck or a job, emphasizing the skills, relationships, and work ethic necessary to weather career bumps or take advantage of opportunities as they arise. Peppered with inspirational stories, this is a great option for new graduates or established workers looking to make a change. |
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| Work Rules! Insights from Inside Google that Will Transform How You Live and Lead by Laszlo BockMuch of Google's success stems from the corporate culture they promote, which in turn must be embodied by the people they hire. In Work Rules!, Google's head of "People Operations" describes how their culture -- not just a great grasp of economic principles -- has led to spectacular business success based in part on the relative freedom Google workers enjoy. Sharing ten principles that can transform any workplace into a similarly high-performing environment, this is an intriguing take on management philosophy. |
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| Homemade for Sale: How to Set Up and Market a Food Business... by Lisa Kivirist and John D. IvankoEntrepreneurial DIYers and home cooks who wish to branch out and make a business out of a favorite hobby will find plenty of advice here on launching a home-based food business. From product development and testing to marketing, managing, heeding regulations, and planning for the future, Homemade for Sale is "an excellent, eminently practical resource" (Library Journal). |
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| All In: How Our Work-First Culture Fails Dads, Families, and Businesses... by Josh LevsAfter his third child was born, journalist Josh Levs applied for extended parental leave, but was denied. He eventually prevailed, and since then has become an advocate for working fathers and their families. In All In, he explores how the modern family is changing as fathers take on more household and child-rearing responsibilities, but also offers a guide for how men and women can work together to integrate more supportive practices in their communities and workplaces. Well-researched and accessible, this is a must-read for those in similar situations. |
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Focus on: Your Retirement
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| The Smart Woman's Guide to Planning for Retirement: How to Save for Your... by Mary HuntThe majority of women today don't believe that they've planned well enough for their retirement; if you feel similarly, you might want to check out this practical, straightforward book. Relaying the six strategies underlying her retirement savings plan (developing a money management system is key), columnist Mary Hunt also shares her own story of shedding $100,000 in credit card debt. No-nonsense, jargon-free, and comprehensive, her advice will work for women (and men!) at all stages of life; though it references Christian religious beliefs, it is appropriate for anyone looking for basic planning advice. |
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| How to Age in Place: Planning for a Happy, Independent, and Financially... by Mary A. Languirand and Robert F. BornsteinIf you're not planning on heading into a retirement home, but would rather live as independently as you can for as long as possible, you may be interested in this comprehensive guide. Written by two clinical psychologists and aging specialists, it provides essential information not just for seniors but for their adult children and for eldercare professionals as well. From financial planning to proactive medical care to maintaining a role in your community, How to Age in Place offers useful, actionable advice for living independently long after your retirement party. |
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| Protecting Your Parents' Money: The Essential Guide to Helping Mom... by Jeff D. OpdykeIn Protecting Your Parents' Money, former Wall Street Journal "Love and Money" columnist Jeff Opdyke addresses the adult children of elderly parents. As a resource for such topics as estate planning, understanding Medicare and nursing homes, and preventing elder fraud, this is a valuable and compassionate guide. But it also offers advice for how to handle these stressful, overwhelming, and often emotional conversations. "A godsend," says Publishers Weekly. |
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| Social Insecurity: 401(k)s and the Retirement Crisis by James W. RussellFocusing on retirement plans based on a combination of personal savings, 401(k)s, pensions, and Social Security, author James Russell offers a critical assessment of the options, while also providing a history of the move from pensions to 401(k)s. Arguing that defined-contribution systems (like 401(k)s) are unlikely to provide the majority of workers with secure post-retirement income, Russell argues that workers have largely been swindled -- but offers ideas for improving the system. Check it out if you've ever wondered about the history of retirement plans, or have concerns about your own financial goals. |
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| Retirement Heist: How Companies Plunder and Profit from the Nest Eggs... by Ellen E. SchultzIf James Russell's Social Insecurity takes aim at 401(k)s, then former Wall Street Journal reporter Ellen Schultz's Retirement Heist does the same with pension plans, exposing stories that show that they frequently benefit executives more than they do employees -- especially when pension plans are yanked away from retirees. Basically an expose of corporate greed, this is an eye-opening book, and may help you protect your own pension plan. |
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| The Charles Schwab Guide to Finances After Fifty: Answers to Your Most Important... by Carrie Schwab-PomerantzGetting close to retirement? Longing for the day to finally come? Or are you worried about how you'll do without a regular paycheck? Despite the title (Finances After Fifty), younger readers will also benefit from the all-encompassing advice found within these pages, from saving strategically to encouraging children to become financially independent. Laid out in a conversational Q&A format, you'll be able to easily skip those sections that don't relate to your situation while focusing on those that do. |
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