A career guide to self-empowerment offers guidance on how to render oneself economically secure and independent of a manager or company, sharing strategic advice on how to develop the skills needed to increase job offers and control one's own future.

A revolutionary new approach to personal finance turns conventional money-management strategies upside down as it explains how to rethink one's job, savings and investment, credit, retirement, and spending tactics.

Lifelines For Money Misfortunes No one wants to think about the unpredictable accidents, disasters, and crises that could disrupt our lives, but in order to overcome these unexpected surprises you must be prepared. Nobody understands this better than author Stephen Pollan. Over the past thirty years, he has introduced thousands of individuals to innovative new strategies for dealing with their careers, money, and numerous other issues that are a part of the "business of life." And now, in Lifelines for Money Misfortunes, Pollan--with the help of coauthor Mark Levine--reveals both the secrets of personal crisis management and the tactics for navigating catastrophes that could upset your financial equilibrium. Divided into two comprehensive parts, this practical guide will help you tackle some of life's toughest challenges. The essential insights found throughout these pages will allow you to persevere, even if: * You've lost your job * You're temporarily or permanently disabled * You lose a major client or customer * Your adult child needs financial support * You're transferred against your will * You haven't saved enough for retirement Stephen Pollan doesn't have the answers to all of life's questions, but with Lifelines for Money Misfortunes, he'll advise you on how to best manage the crises that could critically affect your wealth and well-being.

The best-selling authors of Fire Your Boss and Die Broke furnish an inspirational guide designed to help free readers from unhappiness, introducing eight key attitudes--ranging from 'It gets better' to 'Tomorrow is too late'--that can eliminate fear, regret, and self-doubt. Reprint.

The best-selling authors of Fire Your Boss and Die Broke furnish an inspirational guide designed to help free readers from unhappiness, introducing eight key attitudes--ranging from 'It gets better' to 'Tomorrow is too late'--that can eliminate fear, regret, and self-doubt. 50,000 first printing.

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The authors of Die Broke and Live Rich present a powerful guide that shows readers of all ages how to overcome everyday challenges and create dramatic life changes, also called 'second acts,' in order to live a more enjoyable, rewarding existence. Reprint. 30,000 first printing.

The creators of Die Broke and Lifescripts provide easy-to-understand solutions to some of life's most difficult problems as they walk readers through the process of dealing with such challenges as making a condolence call, dealing with a stalker, or navigating one's HMO. Original. 40,000 first printing.

A practical guide designed to help readers deal with complex, difficult, and painful situations explains what to say and how to say it in each instance, presenting a series of 101 scripts, along with a dialogue flowchart and tips on attitude, timing, preparation, and behavior, that cover topics ranging from divorce or asking for a loan to funeral planning. Original. (view table of contents)

The author of Die Broke offers his best advice on how to adapt to the new financial environment as he shares sophisticated and succinct advice on the new principles of money management. Reprint.

The author of Die Broke offers readers advice on how to extract positive results by determining the underlying reasons behind an initial 'no' and working on achieving a 'yes.' (view table of contents)

The authors of Die Broke and Live Rich offer readers advice on how to extract positive results by determining the underlying reasons behind an initial 'no' and working on achieving a 'yes.'

Arguing that 'living rich' is more about freedom than money, the authors encourage readers to work for themselves and take control of their finances. Reprint.

Product Description: This volume covers dealing with subordinates, peers, and superiors, including how to ask for a budget increase, turn down a raise request, deal with brown nosing, handle flirtation, and warn a superior of a potential problem. Includes 40 dialogue flowcharts. (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Shows today's business people how to exercise their verbal abilities to achieve objectives (view table of contents)

The authors of the best-selling Die Broke offer readers a detailed plan for becoming their own boss and earning the money they want through taking wise risks, staying flexible, and being a free agent. 125,000 first printing. National ad/promo. Tour. (view table of contents)

Based on the saw, 'you can't take it with you,' a best-seller outlines a four-stage plan that allows readers to afford the lifestyle of their dreams, through avoiding retirement and putting oneself ahead of one's employer. Reprint.

A career advisor and commentator for The Nightly Business Report shows readers how to weigh their choices in making a career change, how to plan a transition, how to build a realistic business plan, and more. Original.

Lists 53 steps in seven stages, from chosing a design, to selecting a contractor's bid, to keeping and acting on a punch list

Lists 117 steps in eight stages, from deciding how much home one can afford, to obtaining a mortgage, to moving in (view table of contents)

Offers scenarios for communicating needs in business and at home, including responding to a salary offer, justifying an expense report, asking a merchant for a refund, breaking a wedding engagement, and asking a parent for money