The Little Book of Sideways Markets:  How to Make Money in Markets that Go Nowhere

Vitaliy N. Katsenelson

"This is a book you can understand and have fun with no matter what level of experience you have.  Even advanced investors have to refresh themselves in the basics once in awhile. Read it . . " Financial Tides and Seeking Alpha

"This book isn't about market timing. It's about winning in a flat market - the sort of knowledge that can make you a lot of money. In his book, Katsenelson reminds us that investing returns come in three ways: more earnings, more dividends, or a higher price-to-earnings ratio. I'm a dividend guy, so Katsenelson had me when he declared that ´the importance of dividends quadruples in sideways markets, where they historically represent more than 90% of total return.' Amen, brother! There are a lot of ´little books' out there, but The Little Book of Sideways Markets offers excellent advice, reads easily, and will help you sidestep a potentially frustrating market." Motley Fool

Mortgage Confidential:  What You Need to Know that Your Lender Won't Tell You

David Reed

" Anyone who wants to get the best deal when financing a home needs to be armed with a little insider advice. The second edition of Mortgage Confidential lets readers in on what lenders really look for before they approve a loan, options they won't often divulge, which costs they have control over, and little-known sources of down payment money. Including up-to-the-minute information on new licensing and disclosure rules and the latest eligibility requirements, the book shows readers how to:

Complete the loan application to maximize their chances of approval • Steer clear of credit repair scams • Pay zero closing costs • Qualify for the lowest rates • Avoid origination charges • Determine whether paying "points" can save them money • Identify a "rip-off" loan program • Refinance-even if their equity has dropped • And more!

Whether looking into securing a mortgage for the first time or seeking to refinance, Mortgage Confidential gives readers the confidence and information necessary to get through this complicated process and find the ideal loan for their needs."  Amazon.com

The Cheapskate Next Door:  the Surprising Secrets of Americans Living Happily Below Their Means

Jeff Yeager

"Yeager (The Ultimate Cheapskate's Road Map to True Riches) is back with another energetic, likably eccentric lesson on living happily well below your means. Interviewing a variety of self-professed cheapskates, he finds-despite a diversity of lifestyles, backgrounds, and beliefs- common practices and philosophies when it came to money; their knowledge of how to live on less has insulated them from the economic crash. He presents their tips on frugal living in grocery shopping, entertainment, and sensible parenting, but the real value is in Yeager's persuasive argument that an onset of Spending Anxiety Disorder is good for our wallets, our communities, and the environment. If we change the way we think about want vs. need, we can focus our time and attention on the truly valuable things-family, charity, passions, the early retirement that will make enjoying them longer possible-and if we consume sparingly, thoughtfully, and fully, our possessions will not consume us. Yeager and his Miser Advisers are proof that living more frugally isn't about sacrifice-it's about making choices every day to live a better, happier, more thoughtful life with less."  Publishers Weekly

Hot (Broke) Messes:  How to Have Your Latte and Drink it Too

Nancy Trejos

"A new twist on the pink-covered girl's guide to finance trend is constructed by Trejos, a personal finance writer for the Washington Post, who herself hit financial bottom. Broke and deep in debt, she found herself having to call her hard-working, blue-collar, immigrant parents for money-all the while publicly advising others on their monetary well-being. She sheepishly admits having made every personal finance mistake under the sun, and through a myriad of stories from her own epic money screwups, she offers advice and resources for the similarly beleaguered. Trejos covers all the usual suspects of get-control-of-your-finances guides aimed at young women: credit scores, car payments, student loan payments, debt, health insurance, and accountability. What makes this one stand out is how relatable the author is and how poignant her situation: that someone ostensibly well schooled in the ins and outs of money wrangling can make the same mistakes as the rest of us. Peppy packaging and an encouraging tone should help this one get some traction."  Publishers Weekly

The Dollar Meltdown: Surviving the Impending Currency Crisis with Gold, Oil, and Other Unconventional Investments

Charles Goyette

"Is your money inflation-proof? It had better be. On the heels of the most recent economic crisis, America is headed toward another: high inflation and dollar devaluation.

"Charles Goyette reveals the governmental errors that led to the current economic crisis and the bumpy road ahead. The signs are clear: Federal debt is compounding while growth has stalled, and America's foreign creditors are questioning the dollar's reserve currency status. Meanwhile, the "hidden" federal debt, much larger than the official debt, makes things even worse.

"So what can you do to safeguard your assets when the dollar heads south? This book is the essential guide for protecting yourself--and even profiting--in this time of financial turbulence. In clear detail, Goyette explains the alternative investments--from gold and silver to oil and agriculture-- that will remain strong in the face of mounting inflation. The Dollar Meltdown gives you the tools to maintain the value of your savings and captilize on the coming opportunities.

"Don't get left holding the bag after decades of government irresponsibility. The Dollar Meltdown shows you how to take the safety of your finances into your own hands." Amazon.com

The Sellout:  How Three Decades of Wall Street Greed and Government Mismanagement Destroyed the Global Financial System

Charles Gasparino

"The definitive account of Wall Street's stunning collapse"

"From critically acclaimed investigative journalist and CNBC personality Charles Gasparino comes a sweeping examination of the most recent volatile, anxiety-ridden era in our nation's socioeconomic history. The Sellout traces the implosion of the financial services business back to its roots in the late 1970s when Wall Street embraced a new business model predicated on taking enormous risks. It shows how a backwater business involving the trading of risky bonds packed with mortgages showered countless billions in profits on the financial industry but sowed the seeds of its ultimate demise. Gasparino walks readers through Wall Street's three-decades' love affair with risk, revealing a trail of culpability-from the government bureaucrats who crafted housing policies that encouraged homeownership, to the Wall Street firms that underwrote and invested in risky debt, to the mortgage sellers who handed out loans to people without the financial wherewithal to pay them back, to the homeowners who became convinced they could afford mansions on blue-collar wages. The ongoing tumult in financial markets and the global economy began when some of our most esteemed financial institutions, our government, and even average citizens abdicated their collective responsibilities, eventually selling out investors and selling off the American Dream itself.

"In the spirit of classics such as Barbarians at the Gate and Liar's Poker, this page-turning narrative captures how avarice, arrogance, and sheer stupidity eroded Wall Street's dominance and profoundly weakened the financial security of millions of middle-class Americans. Eye-opening and engrossing, The Sellout provides the most thorough investigation to date of this latest gilded era."  Amazon.com

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Stretching Your Dollar

Shannon M. Medisky

"An online expert and home economist gathers hundreds of practical-and surprising-tips.

Everyone is being squeezed these days by the faltering economy, but nobody wants to give up the things that add to quality of life. Much more than just common sense warmed over, this handy guide will take them through the doldrums of the current economy, helping them budget and set priorities, while still enjoying their lives.

• Hundreds of tips on stretching the dollar-without the no-brainers like "clip coupons"

•The few businesses thriving during the downturn are bargain- and budget- oriented

•Does not require a lifestyle makeover."  Amazon.com