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As the recession deepens, with a downturn in spending, rise in defaulting mortgages and throttling of credit, a Go-Go economy has transitioned to a Uh-Oh economy. How did we get here and what does it mean for individuals and families? The New Frugality lays out how Americans have overspent-and offers a way out through consuming less and saving more-showing that living simply is not just living "cheaply."
What is required is a paradigm shift....

"We may not realize it, but children are hyperaware of money. They have scores of questions about its nuances that parents often don't answer, or know how to answer well. But for Ron Lieber, a personal finance columnist and father, good parenting means talking about money with our kids much more often. When parents avoid these conversations, they lose a tremendous opportunity--not just to model important financial behaviors, but also to imprint lessons...

Taking the nation by storm, with appearances ranging from "Oprah" to "Today," Nelson, the creator of couponmom.com, has shown countless shoppers how to save thousands of dollars by becoming savvy coupon clippers. Here, she reveals all of the tricks of the trade.

This series shows readers how to use their basic math skills to begin developing the financial literacy necessary to succeed in the 21st century economy. Look inside this book for information on how to set financial goals and save money.

"This fun book helps you get into a saving mindset, know where your money goes, and whittle down debt. These quick tips are so easy you can start saving today! Reduce everyday costs of groceries, restaurant meals, gas, utilities, home maintenance, healthcare, and insurance. Save money on fitness, pet care, entertainment, and all your hobbies. Cut costs on big-ticket items including vacations, cars, and appliances. Find free stuff, special discounts,...

"The fully revised and updated fourth edition of the classic Common Sense Economics. As the global economy recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic and debates over the future of work challenge our long-held preconceptions about what careers and the market canbe, learning the basics of economics has never been more essential. Principles such as gains from trade, the role of profit and loss, and the secondary effects of government spending, taxes, and borrowing...

An introduction to budgeting that explains how to make a budget and stick to it, how to decide if something is a need or a want, why it is important to have a budget, and how to save and spend money wisely.

Get smart about spending and saving-and ride out a recession! Looking for practical ways to make every dollar count? This savvy guide gives you expert tips for tightening your belt and saving cash in every area of your life-from your house and car to dining and entertaining to banking and managing debt. You get realistic solutions for making smarter choices and living well in this time of economic turmoil-without extraordinary sacrifice! Bump up your...

"Pete the Cat wants a supercool Sharkbot toy, but he doesn't have enough money in his piggy bank. He takes on odd jobs--from shoveling snow to selling lemonade and more--and saves every penny. How long will it take for him to earn enough money to buy the toy? Early readers will love saving up with Pete!"-- Provided by publisher.

If money wasn't an issue, how would you spend your day? What would you do differently? Working today isn't enough - you need to be investing to get you and your finances to a tomorrow that you'll love. And investing isn't as hard as you think. In fact, if you have superannuation fund, you're already an investor! But it's also now easier than ever before to access wealth-growing investments online. With How to Not Work Forever, you'll discover how...