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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Something close to a third of every paycheck disappears before it ever reaches a checking account, and most people cannot say exactly where that money goes or whether any of it is actually working in their favor.Generic financial advice assumes a life that does not match yours: a single steady paycheck, an emergency fund based on a round number instead of your real expenses, a credit score chased in isolation, a tax refund celebrated instead of questioned. Rules of thumb are written for an average household that does not actually exist, which is why following them to the letter can still leave a budget breaking under the first bad month, a retirement match going unclaimed for years, or an insurance policy that protects the wrong things entirely. Financial information also tends to arrive in scattered fragments, one article here and one podcast there, rarely built to show how one decision affects the next.This book replaces borrowed rules with a single, connected, plain-language walkthrough of how money actually moves through an ordinary working life, so you can make decisions based on your own numbers instead of someone else's assumptions.Inside, you will learn how to: Calculate an emergency fund sized to your real essential expenses instead of a borrowed round numberRead every line of a pay stub and catch the deductions, contributions, and errors most people never checkTell the difference between debt that quietly builds your position and debt that slowly drains itClaim a full employer retirement match and choose confidently between contribution typesBuild a budget designed to bend under a bad month instead of collapsing the first time real life interferesUse a simple script to negotiate recurring bills that quietly creep upward every yearUnderstand what a credit score does and does not measure, so you stop chasing a number instead of what actually protects youThe book also walks through correcting tax withholding, choosing insurance coverage based on what you truly cannot afford to lose, evaluating popular investment advice, automating your finances without losing oversight, tracking net worth as a truer measure of progress than income, putting basic estate planning documents such as beneficiary designations and a will in place, and teaching practical money habits to the next generation.This book is written for working adults who feel behind on money despite trying to do the responsible things, for people managing irregular or variable income, for anyone who has never had a clear explanation of a pay stub or a retirement match, and for parents who want to raise financially capable kids without having every answer themselves. It does not assume a finance background, a high income, or an existing investment portfolio, and every explanation is written the way a knowledgeable friend would walk you through it.Add this practical resource to your library and start replacing generic financial rules with a clear, honest picture built around your own paycheck, your own debt, and your own decisions. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Hardcover. Mixed Editions. The present collection includes: Six works inscribed by Ogden Nash to his wife, Frances; Three works by Nash bearing edits in Nash's hand; and 48 books inscribed by various authors to Nash (most notably, 12 books inscribed by S. J. Perelman). It also includes 132 uninscribed books not authored by Nash, 45 of which bear his ownership inscription (and 10 of which bear the ownership inscription of Frances Nash). Books written by Nash: 59 total (two of which are co-authored by another individual) Volumes edited in Nash's hand 2 volumes in publisher's bindings 1 volume in "Author's Copy" half leather binding, with dozens of pages removed (presumably to assemble a new collected edition of poems) Books inscribed to Frances Leonard Nash 5 works by Ogden Nash 4 works in original bindings 1 work in "Author's Copy" half leather binding 1 work by Anthony Trollope (The Chronicles of Barsetshire: 1. The Warden) 1 volume signed by numerous members of Little, Brown and Co. publishing staff 27 Author's copies bound in half leather, not already accounted for in list above 1 volume bound in full red leather 21 volumes, unmarked, in standard publisher's bindings Books not authored by Nash: 180 in total Volumes inscribed to Nash: 48 volumes Notably, this collection includes 12 works inscribed by S.J. Perelman Uninscribed volumes: 132 volumes 45 of these bear Ogden Nash's ownership inscription 10 of these bear Frances Leonard Nash's ownership inscription, generally from before her marriage Notably, this collection includes a first edition, first issue of The Great Gatsby with all points present, but lacking the dust jacket. To view the full inventory, please click HERE. All items are in good or better condition, unless otherwise stated. [Oversized book(s). Additional postage necessary for expedited/international orders. Economy International shipping unavailable due to size/weight restrictions. For international/expedited customers, please inquire for rates]. Shelved Amazon End-Cap. The present collection offers a window into the literary world of American poet and humorist Ogden Nash (1902-1971). It is comprised of 239 volumes published between 1886 and 1971, among which are numerous presentation and association copies. All books in the present collection come from the shared personal library of Ogden and Frances Nash. The collection spans poetry, humor, light verse, and literary criticism, and includes a significant number of first and limited editions, often in original bindings or dust jackets. Of particular note are six books inscribed by Nash to his wife, Frances (including five authored by Nash, one of which is in an "Author's Copy" half-leather binding). Included in the collection are 59 works by Nash, three of which feature edits to the text in Nash's hand. Twenty-seven of these Nash publications are Author's copies bound in half-leather. There are an additional 48 volumes bearing inscriptions to Nash from other authors and poets, most notably twelve volumes inscribed by S.J. Perelman. Among the 132 uninscribed volumes included here, 45 bear Ogden Nash's ownership inscription (10 bear the ownership inscription of Frances Nash). The number and range of authorial inscriptions represented in the present collections reflect Nash's wide-ranging literary friendships and professional associations. Notable among these are twelve warmly inscribed titles by humorist S.J. Perelman, whose acerbic wit is on display in a series of affectionate, playful, and sometimes satirical inscriptions to both Nash and his wife, Frances. These volumes also reflect Perelman and Nash's shared experiences in Hollywood and the literary scene of mid-century America. Other highlights include inscriptions from John Betjeman, Christopher Morley, E.C. Bentley, A.P. Herbert, David McCord, William Plumer Fowler, and Holger Lundbergh, among others-each evidencing Nash's influence and the esteem in which he was held across literary and cultural circles in the U.S. and the U.K. Of particular note are the six books personally inscribed by Ogden Nash to his wife, Frances, often composed in his characteristic rhymed style. These inscriptions reflect a deep relationship of tenderness, humor, and enduring partnership. The collection also includes school prize books awarded to Nash in the 1910s, including works by Matthew Arnold, Robert Burns, and Aeschylus, many bound in gilt-tooled leather and bearing formal prize inscriptions from St. George's School. These early items chart the poet's formative years and offer rare provenance tied to his intellectual development. 1399573. Special Collections - Upstairs.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Something close to a third of every paycheck disappears before it ever reaches a checking account, and most people cannot say exactly where that money goes or whether any of it is actually working in their favor.Generic financial advice assumes a life that does not match yours: a single steady paycheck, an emergency fund based on a round number instead of your real expenses, a credit score chased in isolation, a tax refund celebrated instead of questioned. Rules of thumb are written for an average household that does not actually exist, which is why following them to the letter can still leave a budget breaking under the first bad month, a retirement match going unclaimed for years, or an insurance policy that protects the wrong things entirely. Financial information also tends to arrive in scattered fragments, one article here and one podcast there, rarely built to show how one decision affects the next.This book replaces borrowed rules with a single, connected, plain-language walkthrough of how money actually moves through an ordinary working life, so you can make decisions based on your own numbers instead of someone else's assumptions.Inside, you will learn how to: Calculate an emergency fund sized to your real essential expenses instead of a borrowed round numberRead every line of a pay stub and catch the deductions, contributions, and errors most people never checkTell the difference between debt that quietly builds your position and debt that slowly drains itClaim a full employer retirement match and choose confidently between contribution typesBuild a budget designed to bend under a bad month instead of collapsing the first time real life interferesUse a simple script to negotiate recurring bills that quietly creep upward every yearUnderstand what a credit score does and does not measure, so you stop chasing a number instead of what actually protects youThe book also walks through correcting tax withholding, choosing insurance coverage based on what you truly cannot afford to lose, evaluating popular investment advice, automating your finances without losing oversight, tracking net worth as a truer measure of progress than income, putting basic estate planning documents such as beneficiary designations and a will in place, and teaching practical money habits to the next generation.This book is written for working adults who feel behind on money despite trying to do the responsible things, for people managing irregular or variable income, for anyone who has never had a clear explanation of a pay stub or a retirement match, and for parents who want to raise financially capable kids without having every answer themselves. It does not assume a finance background, a high income, or an existing investment portfolio, and every explanation is written the way a knowledgeable friend would walk you through it.Add this practical resource to your library and start replacing generic financial rules with a clear, honest picture built around your own paycheck, your own debt, and your own decisions. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…