Best selling Personal Finance Books

100% Practical, 100% Specific Financial Advice Everyone Can Use: Exactly What to Do and Exactly How to Do It

-Greg Karp makes managing your money as easy as 1-2-3. He offers sensible, time-tested advice to help you make smart decisions and get your finances on track.-

--Liz Pulliam Weston, -The most-read personal finance columnist on the Internet- (Nielsen//NetRatings), author of Easy Money, Your Credit Score, and Deal with Your Debt

-I love this book. Greg-s simple strategies push you to be smart with your dough and act right away.-

--Clark Howard, The Clark Howard Show

-Within one hour of picking up The 1-2-3 Money Plan, I already had a list of easy next steps to save on several of our household expenses.-

--Stephanie Nelson, founder of CouponMom.com

-Greg Karp really knows his stuff, and he lays it out in plain language that will help anyone save money and get financially fit.-

--Jeff Yeager, author of The Ultimate Cheapskate-s Road Map to True Riches

-The money you spend on this book should easily be recouped by the time you-re only several pages into it!-

--Russell Wild, financial advisor, author of Exchange-Traded Funds for Dummies, Bond Investing for Dummies, and Index Investing for Dummies

-Greg Karp is a lifesaver for people worried about stretching their dollars in a tough economy. He-s no Scrooge. Rather, he nudges you into sound decisions and smart spending.-

--Gail MarksJarvis, Chicago Tribune personal finance columnist, author of Saving for Retirement Without Living Like a Pauper or Winning the Lottery

"Today everyone is looking for a quick answer to their financial problems. In The 1-2-3 Money Plan, Greg Karp has created an excellent resource. It's well organized and full of great ideas. But, most importantly, it's written in a language that the average consumer can understand and apply. Many people will thank Greg for helping them survive financially tough times."

--Gary Foreman, editor The DollarStretcher Web site, stretcher.com

-Greg Karp tells it like it is, with the specificity and candor busy people need. I am saving money already.-

--Jean Chatzky, author of The Difference: How Anyone Can Prosper in Even the Toughest Times, blogging at jeanchatzky.com

Today, frugal is the name of the game. But you don-t have to take a vow of poverty: You just have to be smarter about how you spend, save, and invest. Sound hard? Not anymore. In The 1-2-3 Money Plan, top personal finance columnist Greg Karp offers 100% practical, 100% specific financial advice everyone can use...organized into simple three-step plans that tell you exactly what to do and how and where to do it! Discover how to save money by putting your bills on autopilot...which specific brand names to buy in everything from index funds to cellphones...how to improve your credit rating...how to get the right insurance, without wasting money on unn...

The astonishing, uplifting story of a real-life Indiana Jones and his humanitarian campaign to use education to combat terrorism in the Taliban's backyard Anyone who despairs of the individual's power to change lives has to read the story of Greg Mortenson, a homeless mountaineer who, following a 1993 climb of Pakistan's treacherous K2, was inspired by a chance encounter with impoverished mountain villagers and promised to build them a school. Over the next decade he built fifty-five schools-especially for girls-that offer a balanced education in one of the most isolated and dangerous regions on earth. As it chronicles Mortenson's quest, which has brought him into conflict with both enraged Islamists and uncomprehending Americans, Three Cups of Tea combines adventure with a celebration of the humanitarian spirit. About the Author: A former mountaineer and military veteran, Greg Mortenson is the director of the nonprofit Central Asia Institute and spends several months a year establishing schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Co-author David Oliver Relin is an award-winning writer and contributor to Parade and Skiing Magazine. INTRODUCTION IN MR. MORTENSON'S ORBIT CHAPTER 1 FAILURE CHAPTER 2 THE WRONG SIDE OF THE RIVER CHAPTER 3 "PROGRESS AND PERFECTION" CHAPTER 4 SELF-STORAGE CHAPTER 5 580 LETTERS, ONE CHECK CHAPTER 6 RAWALPINDI'S ROOFTOPS AT DUSK CHAPTER 7 HARD WAY HOME CHAPTER 8 BEATEN BY THE BRALDU CHAPTER 9 THE PEOPLE ]-[AVE SPOKEN CHAPTER 10 BUILDING BRIDGES CHAPTER 11 Six DAYS CHAPTER 12 HAJi ALI'S LESSON CHAPTER 13 "A SMILE SHOULD BE MORE THAN A MEMORY" CHAPTER 14 EQUILIBRIUM CHAPTER 15 MORTENSON IN MOTION CHAPTER 16 RED VELVET BOX CHAPTER 17 CHERRY TREES IN THE SAND ... Contents:

A whole new way to look at your money-and make it grow!

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What are you really worth?

Do you have too much debt-or too little?

Will your house ever pay dividends?

Are kids assets? Can marriages diversify?

Does more risk truly mean higher return?

When can you actually retire?

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Nine financial decisions will make or break your future. Make them wisely, with Your Money Milestones. Dr. Moshe A. Milevsky offers you a whole new way to think about money: one that will help you make better choices about college, homebuying, retirement, insurance, debt, even kids!

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Milevsky-s simple, elementary-school formulas walk you through planning and making every big financial decision over your lifecycle.

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That-s not all: Milevsky shares insights that are fascinating, surprising, provocative-and thoroughly based on the latest research in finance and human psychology. In other words: if you want to be wealthier, more secure, and happier, too, read this book.

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Test Dr. Milevsky-s money decision-making techniques,

hands-on, at www.qwema.ca!

The success stories speak for themselves in this book from money maestro Dave Ramsey. Instead of promising the normal dose of quick fixes, Ramsey offers a bold, no-nonsense approach to money matters, providing not only the how-to but also a grounded and uplifting hope for getting out of debt and achieving total financial health.

Ramsey debunks the many myths of money (exposing the dangers of cash advance, rent-to-own, debt consolidation) and attacks the illusions and downright deceptions of the American dream, which encourages nothing but overspending and massive amounts of debt. "Don't even consider keeping up with the Joneses," Ramsey declares in his typically candid style. "They're broke!"

The Total Money Makeover isn't theory. It works every single time. It works because it is simple. It works because it gets to the heart of the money problems: you.

"Your only job is to help your players be better.” That single idea had a huge impact on Tony Dungy when he heard it from one of his earliest mentors, and it led him to develop the successful leadership style so admired by players and coaches throughout the NFL. Now, a storied career and a Super Bowl victory later, Tony Dungy is sharing his unique leadership philosophy with you. In The Mentor Leader, Tony reveals what propelled him to the top of his profession and shows how you can apply the same approach to virtually any area of your life. In the process, you'll learn the seven keys of mentoring leadership—and why they're so effective; why mentor leadership brings out the best in people; how a mentor leader recovers from mistakes and handles team discipline; and the secret to getting people to follow you and do their best for you without intimidation tactics. As a son, a football player, and a winning coach, Tony has always learned from others on his path to success. Now you can learn to succeed for your team, family, or organization while living out your values—by becoming a mentor leader.

This book can save you over $100,000

These days, most people assume you need to pay a boatload of money for a quality college education. As a result, students and their parents are willing to go into years of debt and potentially sabotage their entire financial futures just to get a fancy name on their diploma.

But Zac Bissonnette is walking proof that this assumption is not only false, but dangerous-a class con game designed to rip you off and doom your student to a post-graduation life of near poverty . From his unique double perspective-he's a personal finance expert (at Daily Finance) AND a current senior at the University of Massachusetts-Zac figured out how to get an outstanding education at a public college, without bankrupting his parents or taking on massive loans.

Armed with his personal knowledge, the latest data, and smart analysis, Zac takes on the sacred cows of the higher education establishment. He reveals why a lot of the conventional wisdom about choosing and financing college is not only wrong but hazardous to you and your child's financial future. You'll discover, for instance, that:

* Student loans are NOT a necessary evil. Ordinary middle class families can- and must-find ways to avoid them, even without scholarships.

* College "rankings" are useless-designed to sell magazines and generate hype. If you trust one of the major guides when picking a college, you face a potential financial disaster.

* The elite graduate programs accept lots of people with non-elite bachelors degrees. So do America's most selective employers. The name on a diploma ultimately won't help your child have a more successful career or earn more money.

Zac can prove every one of those bold assertions - and more. No matter what your current financial situation, he has a simple message for parents: "RELAX! Your kid will be able to get a champagne education on a beer budget!"

This is the eBook version of the printed book. If the print book includes a CD-ROM, this content is not included within the eBook version.

“The College Solution helps readers look beyond over-hyped admission rankings to discover schools that offer a quality education at affordable prices. Taking the guesswork out of saving and finding money for college, this is a practical and insightful must-have guide for every parent!”

—Jaye J. Fenderson, Seventeen’s College Columnist and Author, Seventeen’s Guide to Getting into College

“This book is a must read in an era of rising tuition and falling admission rates. O’Shaughnessy offers good advice with blessed clarity and brevity.”

—Jay Mathews, Washington Post Education Writer and Columnist

“I would recommend any parent of a college-bound student read The College Solution.”

—Kal Chany, Author, The Princeton Review’s Paying for College Without Going Broke

“The College Solution goes beyond other guidebooks in providing an abundance of information about how to afford college, in addition to how to approach the selection process by putting the student first.”

—Martha “Marty” O’Connell, Executive Director, Colleges That Change Lives

“Lynn O’Shaughnessy always focuses on what’s in the consumer’s best interest, telling families how to save money and avoid making costly mistakes.”

—Mark Kantrowitz, Publisher, FinAid.org and Author, FastWeb College Gold

“An antidote to the hype and hysteria about getting in and paying for college! O’Shaughnessy has produced an excellent overview that demystifies the college planning process for students and families.”

—Barmak Nassirian, American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers

For millions of families, the college planning experience has become extremely stressful. And, unless your child is an elite student in the academic top 1%, most books on the subject won’t help you.

Now, however, there’s a college guide for everyone. In The College Solution, top personal finance journalist Lynn O’Shaughnessy presents an easy-to-use roadmap to finding the right college program (not just the most hyped) and dramatically reducing the cost of college, too.

Forget the rankings! Discover what really matters: the quality and value of the programs your child wants and deserves.

O’Shaughnessy uncovers “industry secrets” on how colleges actually parcel out financial aid—and how even “average” students can maximize their share. Learn how to send your kids to expensive private schools for virtually the cost of an ...