Service Alert
Website maintenance April 24 10pm ET
On Wednesday April 24 at 10pm ET the CELA website will be unavailable for about 15 minutes for planned maintenance.
On Wednesday April 24 at 10pm ET the CELA website will be unavailable for about 15 minutes for planned maintenance.
Showing 41 - 60 of 2241 items
By Kara McGuire. 2015
Provides a comprehensive guide for teenagers to saving, spending, and earning money. Includes information on starting a business, preparing for…
interviews, opening a bank account, and purchasing car and property insurance. For senior high and older readers. 2015Eldercare expert relates ways to forge new paths and expectations for the second stage of adulthood that begins after age…
fifty. Discusses creating goals, increasing activity level, staying healthy, having the right health insurance, transitioning from full-time work, making money last a lifetime, choosing living arrangements, and maintaining relationships. 2013By Lisa Wade McCormick. 2013
Guide for prospective college students to applying for financial aid for their education. Covers preparing to apply to colleges, understanding…
financial-aid terms, tapping into different sources for money, and managing costs while away at school. For junior and senior high readers. 2013By Judy Monroe Peterson. 2013
Discusses ways to make a purchase, comparison shop, and use online auctions, classified ads, swaps, banking tools, and other resources.…
Covers protecting your financial information and avoiding pitfalls. For senior high and older readers. 2013By Peter Post. 2012
Emily Post Institute director presents a men's guide to behavior in personal, social, and employment roles--updated for the digital age.…
Offers advice on making introductions, understanding etiquette, dating, entertaining, handling business manners, and more. Includes anecdotes. Young adult appeal. 2008By United States, Department of Veteran Affairs. 2011
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 2012 summary of benefits provided to eligible individuals. Covers health care, service-related disabilities, pensions, education…
and training, home loans, life insurance, burial and memorial benefits, transition assistance, and dependents and survivors. 2012By Robert H Frank. 2009
Collection of essays from a New York Times economics columnist. Examines national and personal fiscal themes such as taxes, health-care…
costs, energy and the environment, increased income inequality, consumer spending issues, saving, lending, and more. 2009By Judy Monroe Peterson. 2010
Guide to financial responsibility for young adults. Explains how to set up a budget by identifying both income sources and…
expenses and suggests incorporating saving to avoid living month to month. Provides tips on money-management skills, financial goals, and more. For senior high readers. 2010By Ann Byers. 2010
Guide for first-time renters. Suggests creating a plan to address needs, wants, and concerns and constructing a practical budget. Offers…
housing-search strategies, resources, checklists, tips for moving in, and more. For senior high and older readers. 2010By Ann Byers. 2010
Guide to understanding credit. Discusses types of loans, annual percentage rates, and credit reports. Suggests tips for guarding your personal…
information. Includes advice on ways to avoid financial pitfalls, such as by reading the fine print when applying for credit. For senior high and older readers. 2010By Peter Walsh. 2007
Organizational consultant from television's Clean Sweep presents a step-by-step program to help readers eliminate clutter and organize their homes. Covers…
each room--from kitchen and bath to home office and garage--with suggestions for taking inventory, assessing value, and cleaning out. Provides real-life examples and advice on coping with emotional attachment. 2007By Nick Arrojo. 2008
Arrojo, known for his work on the television makeover show What Not to Wear, explains ways to find the best…
hairstyle for an individual's face and hair type. Discusses selecting and talking to a hairdresser, choosing a cut, using styling and cleaning products and tools, and adding color. 2008By V. R Leonard. 2008
Guide to Social Security and Medicare programs and various government benefits. Describes eligibility requirements and the application process for retirement,…
disability, dependent, survivor, and other compensation. Discusses Medicare co-pays, premiums, and prescription coverage. Offers tips on dealing with caseworkers and responding to the denial of a claim. Includes resources. 2008A professional organizer presents monthly projects, divided into weekly tasks, to streamline every part of the house. There are also…
instructions for planning a trip, moving, keeping up with correspondence, paying bills, preparing for school, and handling the holidays. Suggests techniques, such as journaling, to stay on track. 2008By Dan Ariely. 2008
MIT professor draws on scientific experiments, observations, and principles of behavioral economics to demonstrate ways everyday decisions involving activities such…
as eating and shopping are affected by emotions, social norms, expectations, and other intangible forces. Suggests changing behavior patterns to make better, more reasonable choices. Bestseller. 2008Concise manual on recognizing fraudulent activity and avoiding becoming a victim. Describes dozens of scenarios involving banking and credit, nursing…
homes, health care, online pharmacies, insurance, investments, the Internet, car repairs, charitable donations, shopping, and telemarketing. Includes resources. 2006By David Reed. 2007
Loan officer and author of Mortgages 101 (RC 59734, BR 15885) demystifies the loan process for potential homebuyers. Covers filling…
out mortgage applications, understanding credit reports, choosing between fixed and adjustable rates, saving money on closing costs, and refinancing. Includes tips on avoiding scams and dealing with brokers. 2007By Jean Sherman Chatzky. 2006
Advice for women about short- and long-term investing. Offers four basic tips to improve one's immediate monetary picture and to…
guide future spending. Explains financial terminology, stock selection, retirement plans, and hiring a financial planner. Includes practical guidelines based on experience. 2006By Marshall Goldsmith. 2007
Corporate executive coach specializing in leadership development discusses twenty workplace behaviors associated with success that can hinder further advancement. Examines…
the pitfalls of passing judgment, making excuses, playing favorites, and not listening, among others, and offers a systematic approach to correcting flaws. Includes anecdotes and case studies. 2007By Suze Orman. 2007
Financial guru, author of The Money Book for the Young, Fabulous, and Broke (BR 16335), and host of her own…
financial television show focuses on women and their finances. Describes the basics of money management, the eight qualities of a wealthy woman, and her recommendations for financial security. Bestseller. 2007