The Washington Post and New York Times Business Bestseller“Everyone in the workforce today should read this book!”—HORACE B. DEETS, FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AARP“Want excellent insights on retirement planning from a professional who’s actually experienced retirement himself? You’ll get just that from Stan Hinden’s book.”—STEVE VERNON, COLUMNIST“Provides the most important informatio...

"Want excellent insights on retirement planning from a professional who’s actually experienced retirement himself? You’ll get just that from Stan Hinden’s book, How to Retire Happy, now in its third edition. Stan was a Washington Post financial reporter for 20 years, and after he retired, he wrote the Post’s 'Retirement Journal' column for which he was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize. What I like about Stan’s book is that it combines good financial planning inform...

An automobile breakdown strands Nero Wolfe and Archie in the middle of a private pasture—and a family feud over a prize bull. A restaurateur’s plan to buy the stud and barbecue it as a publicity stunt may be in poor taste, but it isn’t a crime . . . until Hickory Caesar Grindon, the soon-to-be-beefsteak bull, is found pawing the remains of a family scion. Wolfe is sure the idea that Caesar is the murderer is, well, pure bull. Now the great detective is on the horns of a dilemma as a verita...

“Another winner....Todd again excels at vivid atmosphere and the effects of war in this specific time and place. Grade: A.”—Cleveland Plain Dealer“Readers who can’t get enough of Maisie Dobbs, the intrepid World War I battlefield nurse in Jacqueline Winspear’s novels…are bound to be caught up in the adventures of Bess Crawford.”—New York Times Book ReviewCharles Todd, author of the resoundingly acclaimed Ian Rutledge crime novels (“One of the...

"You are not wanted here. Go away from Hallstead Island or you will be very sorry you stayed."Macy Stoddard had hoped to ease the grief of losing her parents in a fiery car crash by accepting a job as a private nurse to the wealthy and widowed Alexandria Hallstead. But her first sight of Hallstead House is of a dark and forbidding home. She quickly finds its winding halls and shadowy rooms filled with secrets and suspicions. Alex seems happy to have Macy's help, but others...

Defending an innocent young man, defense attorney Paul Madriani uncovers a morass of corruption and greed that leads to the highest levels of political power in this electrifying tale of suspense from New York Times bestselling author Steve Martini.One of the most successful lawyers in the country, Olinda Serna is a master at managing money as well as her influential clients. After years of fierce combat in the political trenches, Serna knows all the dirty secrets, where t...

Art theft. Coded messages. A high-level threat.Despite her initial disbelief, Doctor Genevieve Lenard discovers that she is the key that connects stolen works of art, ciphers and sinister threats.Betrayed by the people who called themselves her friends, Genevieve throws herself into her insurance investigation job with autistic single-mindedness. When hacker Francine appears beaten and bloodied on her doorstep, begging for her help, Genevieve is forced to g...

Let’s start with what this book is not. This book is not an “introduction to investing” book. Millions of those are out there, and they typically put people to sleep. Therefore, this book is not going to explain: What is a stock? What is a mutual fund? How do you create a family budget? Yada, yada, yada. This book was written for the millions of people who could be called the “mass affluent”—those hardworking, successful individuals and families who have managed to accumulate $500,000 to $...

A jargon-free, stress-free approach to managing your finances.Some of the top writers in Personal Finance have contributed to this eBook, including my business partner, Gregory Bresiger (who's articles have appeared in the New York Business Post. He has also been a writer for Financial Advisor Magazine and Financial Planner Magazine)This book will help you easily understand the complexities of finance. No matter your age, background or financial situation, we guarantee that...

Technical analysis and fundamental analysis comprise two categories with which to analyze securities and investment decision-making. Technical analysis is an imperative device for investors and traders who want to beat the general market. Technical analysis is focused on market movement, momentum, trending, and potential reversal. To execute technical analysis usually involves complex mathematics and statistics that are the hinges of the scheme of technical indicators. This eBook allows yo...

If you met your investment advisor at a party or hired him because he coaches your sons hockey team, you may not have researched his credentials, ethics, and financial performance. Dont be afraid to correct the situation. If you are seeking to hire an investment advisor, either for the first time or to replace your current one, equip yourself with the knowledge you need to make the right choice.Author Carol A. Santamaura, an investment advisor, specializes in growing wealth for inv...

If you have a 401(k), IRA, or just about any other type of investment, chances are you hold shares in at least one mutual fund. But do you know exactly what a mutual fund is? Do you know how it works? And do you know how our recent economic situation will affect your mutual-fund investments?In Mutual Funds for the Utterly Confused, Paul Petillo answers all of you investment questions. Using plain, jargon-free language and colorful analogies, he describes all the different ...