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Allen, Melone and Rosenbloom, PENSION PLANNING: PENSIONS, PROFIT SHARING AND OTHER DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS, Richard Irwin, IL, 4th edition, 1981--Covers the development of private pension plans, retirement plan objectives, basic features of a plan, its installation and administration, termination, impact of inflation on pensioner income, plan qualification and deductibility of employer contributions, cost and funding considerations, individual, group, self-employed, trust-fund plans, profit-sharing and thrift and savings plans, selection of a funding instrument, tax deferred annuities and much more. 457 pages

Anderson, Jack and Kidner, John, ALICE IN BLUNDERLAND, Acropolis Books Ltd., Washington, D.C.,1983, True scandals and abuses, told with humor, reveal the corruption of the deeply entrenched bureaucratic octopus that is strangling the federal government. 181 pages

Bailey, Fenton, FALL FROM GRACE: THE UNTOLD STORY OF MICHAEL MILKEN, Birch Lane Press, 1992--Revisionist biography that attempts to resurrect the King of Junk, arguing his goal was "the democratization of capital," a benevolent form of social engineering that just happened to yield him and other high rollers billions of dollars, includes an introduction by Alan Dershowitz. 330 pages

Baldwin and Droms, THE LIFE INSURANCE INVESTMENT ADVISOR: COMPLETE COVERAGE OF TERM, WHOLE, UNIVERSAL, VARIABLE AND UNIVERSAL VARIABLE LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES, Probus Publishing, Chicago, 1988--An understandable guide to selecting insurance providers. 323 pages

Berg, Adriane, G., FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR COUPLES, NewMarket Press, New York,1993, Guide to help couples work together to make money decisions to build security and success. Offers help in setting priorities and improving communications to work together in  making right financial decisions.  231 pages

 Berg, Adriane, G., THE TOTALLY AWESOME MONEY BOOK FOR KIDS AND THEIR PARENTS, Newmarket Press, New York,1993, Answers questions about the meaning of money and how to make, spend it, save it, and invest it.  Includes quizzes, riddles, forms, stories, and drawings about the basics of saving, investing, borrowing, working and taxes.  146 pages

 Berg, Adriane, G., YOUR WEALTH-BUILDING YEARS,  Reflects the needs of the new decade and designed to help young adults build the right relationship to their money.  Includes advice on shared housing and socially responsible investing, evaluating job benefits and planning for retirement now. 246 pages

Clay, William, THE DOW JONES-IRWIN GUIDE TO ESTATE PLANNING, Dow, Jones, Irwin, IL, 1977---An expert's advice on what you and your family should do to keep and enjoy what you have and hope to have. 142 pages

Clayton and Spivey, THE TIME VALUE OF MONEY, W.B.Saunders,Co. 1978--Minimizes the mathematical approach to time-value concepts.Includes tables. paper 160 pages

Crockett, Marilyn and Felstein, Diane Terman; THE MONEY CLUB: IS YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE SAZFE/ WHAT EVERY WOMEN SHOULD KNOW, Simon & Schuster, NYC, 1997- Contains the lessons of a group of successful women who, despite their personal and professional achievements, didn’t know enough about their finances.   They joined together to learn what they needed to know, and now they share their knowledge with you. Here are all the answers you need for saving, investing, and planning for your future—plus advice for every major financial transition in your life, from getting married to coping with widowhood. 318 pages

Davidson, J. & the eds. of Consumer Reports Books, YOUR BANK: HOW TO GET BETTER SERVICE--How to find out if your bank is financially stable, get a mortgage faster and cheaper, get your checks cleared instantly, eliminate service charges, protect yourself against accounting mistakes, and more. 146 pages

Dellabough, Robin; SMART SPENDING FOR BIG SAVINGS: HOW TO SAVE FOR A RAINY DAY WITHOUT SACRIFICING YOUR LIFESTYLE, The Beardstown Ladies’ Investment Club, Hyperion, New York, New York, 1997- The Beardstown Ladies Investment Club is back to show us yet another way to make minimal investments and get maximum returns. This Guide to Smart Spending tells exactly what we need to know and do to save money for the future--and live the good life now. 287 pages

 Dellabough, Robin; STITCH-IN-TIME GUIDE TO GROWING YOUR NEST EGG: STEP-BY-STEP PLANNING FOR A COMFORTABLE FINANCIAL FUTURE, The Beardstown Ladies’ Investment Club, Hyperion, New York, New York, 1996- The investment group that regularly beats the pants off most Wall Street stock pickers presents their life rules in an easy-to-follow financial planner. 255 pages

Dunnan, Nancy, DUN & BRADSTREET GUIDE TO YOUR INVESTMENTS 1996, Harper Collins, NYC, 1996, The year-round investment source book for managing your personal finances. 459 pages

Dunton, Loren, ABOUT YOUR FUTURE, National Center For Financial Education, 1988--Helpful advice about planning for your financial future; includes 53 articles by a variety of financial professionals. paper 285 pages

Eisenberg, Richard, THE MONEY BOOK OF PERSONAL FINANCE, Warner Books, NYC, 1996 – Covers investing in stocks, bonds, mutual funds, saving on taxes, buying and selling your home, boosting your savings, record keeping, lowering your debt, making wise insurance decisions, setting up a budget, getting the best car loan, affording college, planning for retirement, investing in real estate, taking financial care of your parents, finding the right credit cards, teaching children about money, making the most of your employee benefits, estate planning, refinancing your mortgage, choosing a financial advisor and much more.  Hard cover, 579 pages

Esperti & Peterson, THE LIVING TRUST REVOLUTION, Viking Pub.--Why America is abandoning wills and probate. 478 pages

Gibson, Paul; BEAR TRAP: WHY WALL STREET DOESN'T WORK, The Atlantic Monthly Press, New York, 1993- An account of the ongoing transformation of the international financial markets and how these developments are making Wall Street obselete. 213 pages

Godfrey, Neale, MAKING CHANGE: A WOMAN'S GUIDE TO DESIGNING HER FINANCIAL FUTURE, Simon & Schuster, NYC, 1997, Shows how to take control of money and create the life you want for yourself. 283 pages

Good, Walter and Love, Douglas, MANAGING PENSION ASSETS: PENSION fINANCE AND CORPORATE fINANCIAL GOALS, McGraw-Hill, 1990---addresses the economic and investment fundamentals underlying pension asset management; explains how to organize, evaluate and control pension investment activity to implement the plan sponsor's investment objectives. 212 pages

Graham, Benjamin; THE INTELLIGENT INVESTOR, Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1973- The author provides guidance in the adoption and execution of an investment policy. 289 pages

Griffeth, Bill, 10 STEPS TO FINANCIAL PROSPERITY, Warner Books, NYC, 1994 – A selection of the Fortune Book Club. Award-winning television journalist tells you what he has learned about financial prosperity and how it can be simplified into 10 crucial steps. Soft cover, charts and diagrams, 263 pages

Hallman and Rosenbloom, PERSONAL FINANCIAL PLANNING, McGraw-Hill, 3rd edition, 1983--5 parts include 1-coordinated financial planning, 2-using insurance effectively, 3-accumulating capital and income tax planning, 4-planning for retirement and 5-estate and tax planning. Includes review forms. 400 pages

Hardcastle, Bob; HARDCASTLE'S MONEY TALK, American Management Association, New York, 1994- Finical advice utilizing "real" life stories of financial problems. 247 pages

Hetzer, Barbara; 10 MINUTE GUIDE TO SMART BORROWING, Barbara Hetzer, Macmillan Spectrum/Alpha Books, New York, New York, 1996- Figuring out what type of loan and which terms are the most advantageous is a challenge. This book offers tips on finding the lowest interest rates, alternate loan sources, as well as advice on how to much money can be borrowed safely. 138 pages

Irwin, Robert; TIPS & TRAPS FOR MAKING MONEY IN REAL ESTATE, McGraw Hill, Inc., New York, 1993- A real estate investment guide for the 1990's- showing how to make money in a rebounding market, a static market. or in a further declining market. 179 pages

Lanyi, Andrew, CONFESSIONS OF A STOCKBROKER, Prentice Hall, 1992--How to find tomorrow's blue chips before Wall Street finds them using Lanyi's theory of investing which is called "indicator analysis" and is strongly future oriented. Emphasizes the need for detailed research and discipline. 266 pages

May, Bess Ritter, STARTING AND OPERATING A BUSINESS AFTER YOU RETIRE: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO SUCCEED, New York, Avery Publishing Group Inc.--A complete how-to hankbook for creating and running a successful business as a senior, tells what it takes and presents dozens of creative, simple, proven business ideas. 246 pages

Mayo, Herbert, INVESTMENTS, Dryden Press, 1983---Covers the basics of investing but some concepts are sophisticated because the nature of evaluating investments and choosing among competing uses for the saver's funds is not easy. Good reference. 622 pages

McGill, Dan, FUNDAMENTALS OF PRIVATE PENSIONS, Richard Irwin, Inc. IL, 5th edition 1984--A wealth of information regarding pensions divided into 5 parts: 1-introduction to the field, 2-plan design, 3-valuation of pension plan liabilities, 4-financial management of a pension plan and 5-other qualified asset accumulation plans including federal tax treatment of qualified plans. 740 pages

McKelvy, Natalie, PENSION FUND INVESTMENTS IN REAL ESTATE: A GUIDE FOR PLAN SPONSORS AND REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS, Greenwood Press, 1983--Attempts to demystify the pension fund business for real estate professionals and real estate investment for pension officers and trustees. 289 pages

Miller, Peter G.; SUCCESSFUL REAL ESTATE INVESTING, Harper Collins Publishers, New York, 1988- A guide for the small investor reflecting the changes that have taken place in the real estate field. 259 pages

Morris, David, Editor, ASSET SECURITIZATION PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE, Executive Enterprises Publications, NY, 1990---Articles by 20 different professionals in the securitization field. 391 pages

Morris & Siegel, THE WALL STREET JOURNAL GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING MONEY & INVESTING, Fireside, 1993--An initiation into the mysteries of buying stocks, bonds, mutual funds, futures and options, spotting trends and evaluating companies. 155 pages

Morris & Siegel, THE WALL STREET JOURNAL GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING PERSONAL FINANCE, Fireside, 1992--A roadmap in easy-to-read format for everyday financial matters-banking, credit, home finances, planning, investing and taxes-with work charts. 173 pages

Munzert, Alfred, POOR RICHARD'S ECONOMIC SURVIVAL MANUAL: BEAT RECESSION INFLATION & TAXES! LIVE WELL IN HARD TIMES NO MATTER WHAT YOUR INCOME, Hemisphere Publication, FL, 1982---Reveals the economic secrets of survival that are rarely taught to individuals in our society and does so with amazing clarity. Concrete formulas for saving money in the area of housing, food, transportation, utilities, taxes, travel, education and retirement. 296 pages

Nigito, Daniel, AVOIDING THE ESTATE TAX TRAP, Contemporary--A financial planner lays out the essential steps and answers questions about probate, state death tax, creating liquidity, and funding the insurance portion of your plan, with a state-by-state summary of relevant laws. 174 pages

Olney, Claude, THE BUCKS START HERE: HOW TO TURN YOUR HIDDEN ASSETS INTO MONEY, Morrow, 1991--Professor Olney reveals his secrets to attaining lifelong success and wealth, utilizing everyday opportunities that you can capitalize on, right from your own home. 235 pages

Rogers, H.P, EVERYONE'S GUIDE TO FINANCIAL PLANNING, Wellington, CA 1984--Written as a practical introduction to the field and to encourage young students to plan and invest early. Concise and easily understood informtion for the novice; answers questions regarding retirement options, insurance, wills, goal setting, the stockmarket, the sale of a business, trust, probate, real estate and much more. Filled with self-tests that individualize the advice given by this certified financial planner and attorney. 300 pages

Shane, D.V. & the United Seniors Health Cooperative, FINANCES AFTER 50: FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE, HarperPerennial--Advice and worksheets to help organize and control every aspect of your financial situation--income, expenses, taxes, health, life and liability insurance, investments, estate planning, and more. 204 pages

Starr, Herbert, ESTATE PLANNING MADE EASY: HOW TO MINIMIZE TAXES, CONTROL LEGAL COSTS, AVOID PROBATE, Liberty Publishing, Maryland, 1984--Explains what everyone should know about estate planning in down-to-earth language. Included are explanations of living trusts, buy-sell agreements, legal and administrative costs, probate and taxes, as well as other aspects of personal finance. paper 140 pages

Staton, Bill, THE AMERICA’S FINEST COMPANIES INVESTMENT PLAN,  Hyperion, NYC, 1995 – The author shows readers how to choose the companies to invest in; contains easy-to-use advice for the novice or experienced investor who wants to take a more active role in his or her portfolio. Soft cover, 257 pages.

Updegrave, Walter, HOW TO KEEP YOUR SAVINGS SAFE: PROTECTING THE MONEY YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO LOSE, Crown Publishers 1992--Reveals the hidden risks associated with common investments and shows readers how to minimize those risks to make investments better and safer. 230 pages

Whitaker, Leslie, BEARDSTOWN LADIES’ COMMON-SENSE INVESTMENT GUIDE: HOW WE BEAT THE STOCK MARKET AND HOW YOU CAN TOO, Hyperion Books, NYC, 1994 – The ladies share their secret recipe for success in the stock market and teach you how to outperform mutual funds and professional money mangers. Easy step-by-step instructions.  Soft cover, 232 pages

Williamson, Gordon, LOW RISK INVESTING, Bob Adams Pub.--Details the many sound alternatives for achieving a good return on your money with minimal risk, explains how each instrument works, how it is bought and sold and he rates them for security of principal and income for total return and tax consequences. 309 pages

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