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This fascinating book illustrates how human behavior regarding
money is triggered by emotion and powered by our psychic makeup,
empowering readers to better understand their own behavior and
decision making with money. Beyond being an essential medium of
exchange, money carries deep psychological significance: having
enough of it confers power and status and provides the potential to
sustain our lifestyle and fulfill our desires. Not having money
triggers a breadth of negative emotions. This book explores the
psychological payload money carries and the emotional effects it
generates, allowing readers to better understand people's behavior
with money and its effects on their own lives. The Emotional Life
of Money: How Money Changes the Way We Think and Feel identifies
common hang-ups and anxieties about money; summarizes current
academic research on money behavior and how people make decisions
about their money; discusses the newest branch of economics,
behavioral economics; and explores the possibility of the
disappearance of cash in the digital future. General readers will
be able to comprehend why money has often generated intense
feelings of desire, greed, envy, elation, and other emotions, as
well as sense of status; and undergraduate students in psychology,
economics, and sociology courses will benefit from learning about
the latest research on behavior economics and the powerful
psychological and emotional effects of money.
Written by a veteran financial writer who is also a single parent,
this practical guide addresses the multiple financial priorities
faced by single-parent families. Now there is specific, practical
help for anyone trying to get a handle on their finances while
heading a family on their own. Kara Stefan's Head of Household:
Money Management for Single Parents explores a variety of basic
financial topics with information and advice geared specifically to
the priorities of single-parent households. Head of Household
provides in-depth coverage of 11 issues of primary concern to
today's single parent, including budgeting, childcare, health care,
and housing. As a veteran financial writer, Stefan knows how to
translate the field's intricacies into a language we all can
understand. As a long-time single parent, she is acutely aware of
the difficulties others face in trying to manage money on their
own. Combining her two areas of expertise, Stefan has created a
resourceful, level-headed, often hilarious guide, filled with
stories of real families and a wealth of solid, creative solutions
for the financial situations single parents most often face. 13
alphabetically arranged chapters on basic financial topics, such as
budgeting, childcare, credit, housing, investing, etc., written
with the single head-of-household in mind Six sample budget
worksheets to help readers develop their own workable plan Six
charts and tables with helpful information for dealing with
financial questions A complete index of important terms
Have you ever wanted to invest for your future but don't know where
to start? Designed to help everyone, from complete beginners to
those who want to take their next steps in the world of investing
and trading, this book can help you learn and more importantly
understand how to create wealth using stable financial assets like
shares. Part strategy, part guidance, Gill and her son Michael
embark on a year long journey to see if they can create a steady
10% return on the money they invest. Solving the Financial
Investing and Trading Puzzle covers everything from... How you can
start an investing portfolio with as little as the price of a cup
of coffee. Learning the importance of regular savings and
compounding and how powerful this can be over a long period of
time. Strategies that work anywhere in the world regardless of
currency. The difference between long-term investing with shares
and regular trading with indices, currencies and commodities.
Jargon busting, helping you get to grips with investing terms and
phrases. Completely passive all the way up to active strategies.
This book gives you access to all of Gill's accumulated knowledge
for the best start to financial investing and trading.
Nowhere in the US Constitution or Declaration of Independence
does it say that anyone is entitled to certainty in anything. All
we can do is be as prepared as we can for the uncertainty life
throws at us-particularly in the field of finance.
Dealing with financial challenges requires careful planning.
Regardless of whether you will face unemployment, sickness, or
something worse, you can take steps now that will help you and your
loved ones in the future. You can also fix damaging behavior and
improve your management of risk. Being happy and accomplishing your
goals could be as simple as saying "yes" to an opportunity.
In this financial guidebook, you'll learn how to
balance demands from family, friends, and colleagues;
embrace challenges you face with your spouse or significant
other;
pick investments that match your risk tolerance;
pay for college, retirement, health care, and other major
expenses.
Preparing for financial challenges now will pay off in the
future. Build wealth, take advantage of opportunities, and discover
a better way of managing your finances with "Leveling the Playing
Field."
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