| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
viii, 309 pages : illustration ; 25 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographic references (pages 295-299) and index. |
| Summary |
"Laurence Kotlikoff, one of our nation's premier personal finance experts... harnesses the power of economics and advanced computation to deliver a host of spellbinding but simple money magic tricks that will transform your financial future. Each trick shares a basic ingredient for financial savvy based on economic common sense, not Wall Street snake oil. Money Magic offers a clear path to a richer, happier, and safer financial life. Whether you're making education, career, marriage, lifestyle, housing, investment, retirement, or Social Security decisions, Kotlikoff provides a clear framework for readers of all ages and income levels..."-- Amazon.com. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- My daughter the plumber : the path to a dollar-ful career -- Hang in or hang out? : divining the right time to retire -- Social Security : ten secrets to maximizing your lifetime benefits -- Give yourself a tax cut : top tax-saving, retirement-account moves -- Get house rich : shack up with mom and other smart housing moves -- Marry for money : the oldest financial trick in the book -- Divorce only if it pays : getting a fair split if you split -- Don't borrow for college : it's far too risky -- Invest like an economist : control your living-standard trajectories -- Making your own money magic : my top fifty secrets. |
| Subject |
Finance, Personal.
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Budgets, Personal.
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Investments.
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Retirement -- Planning.
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Debt.
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Finance, Personal. (OCoLC)fst00924449
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Personal Finance / Money Management.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Personal Finance / Budgeting.
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| Genre/Form |
Self-help publications.
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Handbooks and manuals.
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| Added Title |
Economist's secrets to more money, less risk, and a better life. |
| ISBN |
9780316541954 (hardcover) |
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0316541958 (hardcover) |
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9780316435994 (international edition) |
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0316435996 (international edition) |
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