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Toolbox | Chris Farrell's Favorites | Personal Finance
The Consumer Reports Money Book
by Janet Bamford (editor) (Consumer Reports Books, October 2000)
It's pretty much what you would expect from both Consumer Reports and frequent Marketplace Money guest Janet Bamford: Solid, reliable advice on all aspects of managing your finances.
Dollars & Sense for Kids
by Janet Bodnar (Kiplinger Books, November 1999)
A frequent Marketplace Money guest, Janet Bodnar gleans advice for parents and kids from her syndicated column "Ask Dr. Tightwad." Her aim is for parents to begin teaching kids financial responsibility at an early age and to give them a foundation for dealing with consumerism and peer pressure.
Financing College
by Kristin Davis (Kiplinger Books, September 2001)
She covers the waterfront in her well-researched book.
For Richer, Not Poorer: The Money Book for Couples
by Ruth Hayden (Health Communications, September 1999)
Ruth presents one of the best approaches to budgeting that I've read.
How to Turn Your Money Life Around
by Ruth Hayden (Health Communications, August 1992)
Whenever Ruth is on Marketplace Money, we are flooded with follow-up messages from listeners. Her focus is helping women and couples master their money lives.
Get a Life: You Don't Need a Million to Retire Well
by Ralph Warner (Nolo Press, November 2002)
For many people, this is the retirement book to read. A helpful discussion on how to think creatively about what retirement means, and how planning for retirement is much more than dollars and cents.
Get a Financial Life: Personal Finance in Your Twenties and Thirties
by Beth Kobliner (Fireside, June 2000)
Contrary to rumor, young people do care about finance. After all, many are paying off college loans and worry that Social Security won't be around when they retire. Sensible advice written for people just starting out in their work life.
IRAs, 401(k)s, and Other Retirement Plans: Taking Your Money Out
by Twila Slesnick and John Suttle (Nolo Press; 5th edition, January 2003)
Hey, you worked hard to save for your retirement, but how do you get it out. This nuts-and-bolts book is a useful guide.
Making the Most of Your Money
by Jane Bryant Quinn (Simon & Schuster, November 1997)
A true pioneer in translating sophisticated personal finance for the mass of people. A smart, well-written tome that covers everything from checking accounts to the new Roth IRA. You can't go wrong with Jane Bryant Quinn as your financial muse.
Kiplinger's Practical Guide to Your Money: Keep More of It, Make it Grow, Enjoy It, Protect It, Pass It On
by Ted Miller (Kiplinger Books, March 2002)
The editor of Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine covers all the basics well.
Personal Finance for Dummies
by Eric Tyson (John Wiley & Sons; 3rd edition, March 2000)
I'm tired of the "Dummy" titles. Enough is enough. But this book, by Eric Tyson is a real gem. A good guides to the world of finance for novices and valuable reference resources for everyone else.
The Retirement Savings Time Bomb…And How to Diffuse It: A 5-Step Action Plan for Protecting Your IRAs, 401(K)s, And Other Retirement Plans from Near-Annihilation by the Taxman
by Ed Slott (Penguin, February 2003)
Marketplace Money favorite Ed Slott presents an easy-to-understand, five step action plan to protect your retirement savings from taxes and penalties. His section on IRAs is packed with information and confirms his position as a top IRA expert.
Right On The Money
by Chris Farrell (Villard Books, June 2000)
Yes, it's, by me. A very basic personal finance book based on my public television series.
Slash Your Debt: Save Money and Secure Your Future
by Gerri Detweiler, Marc Eisenson, and Nancy Castleman (Financial Literacy Center, October 1999)
Another helpful guide to managing your finances well.
Think Single: The Woman's Guide to Financial Security at Every Stage of Life
by Janet Bodnar (Kiplinger Books, March 2003)
Janet's new book contains financial insights that all women-married or single-can benefit from. Great information on topics ranging from money and marriage to money differences between men and women.
You've Lost It, Now What? How to Beat the Bear Market and Still Retire On Time
by Jonathan Clements (Penguin, March 2003)
During the stock market's decline of the past few years, Wall Street Journal writer Jonathan Clements' column has become a must read for investors saving for retirement. Now, he's written a book to expand upon his strategies for revitalizing retirement savings plans affected by the bear market.
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by Janet Bamford (editor) (Consumer Reports Books, October 2000)
It's pretty much what you would expect from both Consumer Reports and frequent Marketplace Money guest Janet Bamford: Solid, reliable advice on all aspects of managing your finances.
Dollars & Sense for Kids
by Janet Bodnar (Kiplinger Books, November 1999)
A frequent Marketplace Money guest, Janet Bodnar gleans advice for parents and kids from her syndicated column "Ask Dr. Tightwad." Her aim is for parents to begin teaching kids financial responsibility at an early age and to give them a foundation for dealing with consumerism and peer pressure.
Financing College
by Kristin Davis (Kiplinger Books, September 2001)
She covers the waterfront in her well-researched book.
For Richer, Not Poorer: The Money Book for Couples
by Ruth Hayden (Health Communications, September 1999)
Ruth presents one of the best approaches to budgeting that I've read.
How to Turn Your Money Life Around
by Ruth Hayden (Health Communications, August 1992)
Whenever Ruth is on Marketplace Money, we are flooded with follow-up messages from listeners. Her focus is helping women and couples master their money lives.
Get a Life: You Don't Need a Million to Retire Well
by Ralph Warner (Nolo Press, November 2002)
For many people, this is the retirement book to read. A helpful discussion on how to think creatively about what retirement means, and how planning for retirement is much more than dollars and cents.
Get a Financial Life: Personal Finance in Your Twenties and Thirties
by Beth Kobliner (Fireside, June 2000)
Contrary to rumor, young people do care about finance. After all, many are paying off college loans and worry that Social Security won't be around when they retire. Sensible advice written for people just starting out in their work life.
IRAs, 401(k)s, and Other Retirement Plans: Taking Your Money Out
by Twila Slesnick and John Suttle (Nolo Press; 5th edition, January 2003)
Hey, you worked hard to save for your retirement, but how do you get it out. This nuts-and-bolts book is a useful guide.
Making the Most of Your Money
by Jane Bryant Quinn (Simon & Schuster, November 1997)
A true pioneer in translating sophisticated personal finance for the mass of people. A smart, well-written tome that covers everything from checking accounts to the new Roth IRA. You can't go wrong with Jane Bryant Quinn as your financial muse.
Kiplinger's Practical Guide to Your Money: Keep More of It, Make it Grow, Enjoy It, Protect It, Pass It On
by Ted Miller (Kiplinger Books, March 2002)
The editor of Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine covers all the basics well.
Personal Finance for Dummies
by Eric Tyson (John Wiley & Sons; 3rd edition, March 2000)
I'm tired of the "Dummy" titles. Enough is enough. But this book, by Eric Tyson is a real gem. A good guides to the world of finance for novices and valuable reference resources for everyone else.
The Retirement Savings Time Bomb…And How to Diffuse It: A 5-Step Action Plan for Protecting Your IRAs, 401(K)s, And Other Retirement Plans from Near-Annihilation by the Taxman
by Ed Slott (Penguin, February 2003)
Marketplace Money favorite Ed Slott presents an easy-to-understand, five step action plan to protect your retirement savings from taxes and penalties. His section on IRAs is packed with information and confirms his position as a top IRA expert.
Right On The Money
by Chris Farrell (Villard Books, June 2000)
Yes, it's, by me. A very basic personal finance book based on my public television series.
Slash Your Debt: Save Money and Secure Your Future
by Gerri Detweiler, Marc Eisenson, and Nancy Castleman (Financial Literacy Center, October 1999)
Another helpful guide to managing your finances well.
Think Single: The Woman's Guide to Financial Security at Every Stage of Life
by Janet Bodnar (Kiplinger Books, March 2003)
Janet's new book contains financial insights that all women-married or single-can benefit from. Great information on topics ranging from money and marriage to money differences between men and women.
You've Lost It, Now What? How to Beat the Bear Market and Still Retire On Time
by Jonathan Clements (Penguin, March 2003)
During the stock market's decline of the past few years, Wall Street Journal writer Jonathan Clements' column has become a must read for investors saving for retirement. Now, he's written a book to expand upon his strategies for revitalizing retirement savings plans affected by the bear market.
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