Yolo County Library
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Business and Personal FinanceJune 2015
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"The question isn't at what age I want to retire, it's at what income." ~George Foreman, retired American boxer
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New and Recently Released!
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| Do Over: Rescue Monday, Reinvent Your Work, and Never Get Stuck by Jon AcuffPopular blogger and consultant Jon Acuff has made it his business to be an expert on the "modern career" and all the challenges that come with it. In Do Over, he focuses on helping people view their work as a career rather than simply a paycheck or a job, emphasizing the skills, relationships, and work ethic necessary to weather career bumps or take advantage of opportunities as they arise. Peppered with inspirational stories, this is a great option for new graduates or established workers looking to make a change. |
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| Work Rules! Insights from Inside Google that Will Transform How You Live and Lead by Laszlo BockMuch of Google's success stems from the corporate culture they promote, which in turn must be embodied by the people they hire. In Work Rules!, Google's head of "People Operations" describes how their culture -- not just a great grasp of economic principles -- has led to spectacular business success based in part on the relative freedom Google workers enjoy. Sharing ten principles that can transform any workplace into a similarly high-performing environment, this is an intriguing take on management philosophy. |
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| Homemade for Sale: How to Set Up and Market a Food Business... by Lisa Kivirist and John D. IvankoEntrepreneurial DIYers and home cooks who wish to branch out and make a business out of a favorite hobby will find plenty of advice here on launching a home-based food business. From product development and testing to marketing, managing, heeding regulations, and planning for the future, Homemade for Sale is "an excellent, eminently practical resource" (Library Journal). |
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Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces that Stand in the Way of True Inspiration by Ed Catmull with Amy WallaceIn this engaging book, co-founder and president of Pixar Animation Studios Ed Catmull presents the ideas and management principles he has used to develop the company's successful creative culture, which in turn supports a successful business. Incorporating the story of Pixar's evolution, Catmull also shows how Pixar's daily commitment to specific values -- such as the importance of building the right team or the necessity of challenging accepted ideas -- has led to their continued success. Published to positive reviews from The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, and the Financial Times (among others), this is a must-read for those who want to increase or support creativity in the workplace.
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Do the kind thing : think boundlessly, work purposefully, live passionately by Daniel LubetzkyThe Founder and CEO of the KIND brand of healthy snacks shares the story of the his childhood in Mexico as the son of a Holocaust survivor and his professional successes, outlining his philosophies about business practices that combine profit goals and social consciousness. Includes four charts.
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Focus on: Your Retirement
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Get What's Yours: The Secrets to Maxing Out Your Social Security by Laurence J. Kotlikoff, Philip Moeller, and Paul SolmanHow much do American taxpayers really know about maximizing Social Security benefits? This simple guide, which is based on three major rules, aims to help U.S. taxpayers make the best decisions regarding their benefits by explaining techniques and options they may not be aware of. In a special situation? The authors offer advice for those who are widowed or divorced, gay couples, and people who have worked in covered and non-covered jobs, among other cases.
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| The Smart Woman's Guide to Planning for Retirement: How to Save for Your... by Mary HuntThe majority of women today don't believe that they've planned well enough for their retirement; if you feel similarly, you might want to check out this practical, straightforward book. Relaying the six strategies underlying her retirement savings plan (developing a money management system is key), columnist Mary Hunt also shares her own story of shedding $100,000 in credit card debt. No-nonsense, jargon-free, and comprehensive, her advice will work for women (and men!) at all stages of life; though it references Christian religious beliefs, it is appropriate for anyone looking for basic planning advice. |
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| Social Insecurity: 401(k)s and the Retirement Crisis by James W. RussellFocusing on retirement plans based on a combination of personal savings, 401(k)s, pensions, and Social Security, author James Russell offers a critical assessment of the options, while also providing a history of the move from pensions to 401(k)s. Arguing that defined-contribution systems (like 401(k)s) are unlikely to provide the majority of workers with secure post-retirement income, Russell argues that workers have largely been swindled -- but offers ideas for improving the system. Check it out if you've ever wondered about the history of retirement plans, or have concerns about your own financial goals. |
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| Retirement Heist: How Companies Plunder and Profit from the Nest Eggs... by Ellen E. SchultzIf James Russell's Social Insecurity takes aim at 401(k)s, then former Wall Street Journal reporter Ellen Schultz's Retirement Heist does the same with pension plans, exposing stories that show that they frequently benefit executives more than they do employees -- especially when pension plans are yanked away from retirees. Basically an expose of corporate greed, this is an eye-opening book, and may help you protect your own pension plan. |
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| The Charles Schwab Guide to Finances After Fifty: Answers to Your Most Important... by Carrie Schwab-PomerantzGetting close to retirement? Longing for the day to finally come? Or are you worried about how you'll do without a regular paycheck? Despite the title (Finances After Fifty), younger readers will also benefit from the all-encompassing advice found within these pages, from saving strategically to encouraging children to become financially independent. Laid out in a conversational Q&A format, you'll be able to easily skip those sections that don't relate to your situation while focusing on those that do. |
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Elon Musk : Tesla, SpaceX, and the quest for a fantastic future by Ashlee VanceAn authorized portrait of one of Silicon Valley's most dynamic entrepreneurs evaluates his role in the successes of such innovations as Tesla and SpaceX while evaluating America's technological competitiveness in today's world. 75,000 first printing.
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Yolo County Library
226 Buckeye St. Woodland, California 95695 530-666-8005
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