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BOOKS
The Seven Stages of Money Maturity: Understanding the Spirit and
Value of Money in Your Life by George Kinder
Making the Most of Your Money by Jane Bryant Quinn. Make sure
you get the latest (2000-2001) edition
The Intelligent Asset Allocator by William Bernstein. The basics
of diversifying investments.
The Road to Wealth and 9 Steps to Financial Freedom
by Suze Ormond. Easy reading
Get a Financial Life by Beth Kobliner. Basics of money management
for the 20 somethings. Or even the 30 somethings.
Getting Rich in America: 8 Simple Rules for Building a Fortune
and a Satisfying Life by Dwight Lee and Richard McKenzie. The
Protestant Ethic
Prince Charming Isn't Coming by Barbara Stanny. Emotional and
practical advice re. women and money.
The New Retirementality by Mitch Anthony
WEBSITES
www.cambridgeadvisors.com
www.savingsbonds.gov
www.morningstar.com (information on investing in mutual funds,
stocks, etc.)
www.irs.gov (self-explanatory)
www.tax.state.ri.us (self-explanatory)
www.bankrate.coms (to get rates
on credit cards, money market funds, CDs, mortgages, etc.)
www.xe.com/ucc (for currency exchange
rates )
www.quotesmith.com (To get
an idea of term insurance costs. Problems do arise however so I still
advise using a local broker who is price-competitive.)
www.insweb.com (To get an idea
of term insurance costs. Problems do arise however so I still advise
using a local broker who is price-competitive.)
www.half.com (for used books)
www.amazon.com (for used books)
www.ssa.gov (Social Security. Clunky
website but loaded with information)
www.medicare.gov (good info
for those using medicare insurance)
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