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Blended families face unique challenges, and sadly, good intentions aren’t always enough. With so many complex relationships involved, all the normal rules for family life change, even how you apply something as simple as the five love languages. That’s why Gary Chapman, the best-selling author of The Five Love Languages and national expert on stepfamilies, Ron Deal, join together in this book to teach you how the five love languages can help your blended family.

In Smart Money Smart Kids, financial expert and best-selling author Dave Ramsey and his daughter Rachel Cruze equip parents to teach their children how to win with money. Starting with the basics like working, spending, saving, and giving, and moving into more challenging issues like avoiding debt for life, paying cash for college, and battling discontentment, Dave and Rachel present a no-nonsense, common-sense approach for changing your family tree.

Unlock the secrets to building wealth like Warren Buffett with this concise guide to value investing. In this ebook, you’ll discover how to choose quality companies, harness the power of compound interest, and maintain emotional discipline to achieve long-term success in the stock market. Learn Buffett’s timeless investment strategies and apply them to your own portfolio, regardless of your level of experience. Become a "mini Warren Buffett" and take control of your financial future with proven methods that stand the test of time.

Struggling to make sense of financial statements? Feeling overwhelmed by the numbers and unsure how to gauge the health of your business? Financial Statements ASAP is your roadmap to financial clarity. With renowned finance expert John Cousins as your guide, you'll learn to decipher balance sheets and income statements with confidence. Through relatable examples and straightforward explanations, Cousins breaks down complex financial concepts—empowering entrepreneurs, managers, and investors alike with practical tools to both measure the performance of a business, and make sound decisions....

Smart Mom, Rich Mom explores how women today are navigating the financially challenging career/parenting years. Written by a national money columnist and mom of two, the book chronicles people who have stayed in the game - full-time, freelance, self-employed, and more - and emerged more prosperous and empowered. Kids change our lives, adding joy but draining bank accounts. Smart Mom, Rich Mom helps you adopt healthy habits - and make hard decisions - that pay off in abundance.

With over one million copies sold - Smart Women Finish Rich is one of the most popular financial books for women ever written. A perennial bestseller for over two decades, now Bach returns with a completely updated, expanded, and revised edition, Smart Women Finish Rich, to address the new financial concerns and opportunities for today's women.

Ethereum represents the gateway to a worldwide decentralized computing paradigm. This platform enables you to run decentralized applications (DApps) and smart contracts that have no central points of failure or control, integrate with a payment network, and operate on an open blockchain. With this practical guide, Andreas M. Antonopoulos and Gavin Wood provide everything you need to know about building smart contracts and DApps on Ethereum and other virtual-machine blockchains.

Most credit books promise quick fixes and easy solutions to bad credit, but the truth is there is no quick fix when it comes to credit. Your best strategy as a smart consumer is to understand your credit inside and out. Credit expert John Ulzheimer can give you all the tools you need to master the world of credit, before or after you get into trouble, and take the power back into your own hands.

With a nation seemingly more divided than ever, many worry that Americans risk losing ground on solving the complex, interrelated problems the country faces - including rising inequality, the specter of climate change, astronomical health care costs, and economic stagnation. The renowned economist Jeffrey D. Sachs offers a practical approach to move America toward a new consensus: sustainable development.

Number one New York Times best-selling author David Bach has helped millions of couples plan for a future they love with more than 7 million of his books in print. And now, completely updated, and revised, Smart Couples Finish Rich, America’s favorite money book for couples, is back. You’ll discover the latest techniques to live a life as a couple, where your values align, and your money decisions become easier.

Unleash the FULL potential of your home with "Building Your Own Smart Home with Raspberry Pi"! This transformative eBook will guide you step-by-step through the exhilarating world of smart home technology and Raspberry Pi. Just imagine: optimizing your home's energy consumption, surveilling key areas, and transforming everyday household fixtures into cutting-edge, smart devices - all at the tip of your fingers. Embark on this thrilling journey that begins with the basics of smart home technology and swiftly moves through choosing the perfect Raspberry Pi model. Master the art of setting up ...

"Dividend Mastery: Strategies for Building Wealth and Income Through Smart Investing" is your comprehensive guide to mastering the art of dividend investing. Whether you're a novice investor seeking to build a steady income stream or an experienced trader looking to refine your strategies, this book offers valuable insights and practical advice. In this book, you'll learn the fundamentals of dividend investing, including how to identify high-quality dividend stocks, build a diversified portfolio, and maximize returns through advanced investing techniques. Explore the benefits of dividend ...

Are you interested in taking a step towards creating your own smart mirror? Do you want a detailed guide that covers all aspects of the process, from setting up your Raspberry Pi to advanced customization? Then you need Building Your Own Smart Mirror with Raspberry Pi! This eBook is your comprehensive guide to building your very own smart mirror - no technical expertise required. With step-by-step instructions, helpful illustrations, and clear language, Building Your Own Smart Mirror with Raspberry Pi will take you through every aspect of setting up your smart mirror from scratch. You'll ...

What is your organization's glass ceiling? Wondering why your organization isn't reaching its potential? You're not alone. Many leaders sense something is amiss but struggle to identify the missing link. In Build Smart, organizational leadership expert Simon A. Taylor tackles this challenge head-on.

Introducing "Building Smart Devices and Home Automation Systems with Raspberry Pi and IoT" – the ultimate guide that will transform your ordinary home into a smart and connected living space! Are you ready to unleash the power of Raspberry Pi and IoT technologies? This eBook is the perfect resource for both beginners and advanced users alike. Dive into 41 comprehensive chapters that cover every aspect of smart home automation and IoT device development. From setting up your Raspberry Pi to designing and prototyping custom IoT devices, this book will take you on a journey to explore ...

Whether you're newlyweds, celebrating your twentieth anniversary, or on your second or third marriage - whatever age or tax bracket you're in - this comprehensive, positive, financial lifesaver will help you and your partner communicate comfortably about money and start building a strong financial future together. From the best selling author of Smart Women Finish Rich!

Hey you...you saw the title. You get the deal. You’re smart. You’ve made a few dollars. You’ve done what the financial books and websites tell you to do. So why isn’t it working? Maybe emotions and expectations are getting in the way of good sense - or you’re paying attention to the wrong people. If you’ve started counting your lattes, for god’s sake, just stop. Listen to this book instead. After decades of working as a Wall Street trader, investment adviser, and money expert for CBS News, Jill Schlesinger reveals 13 costly mistakes you may be making right now with your money.

Everyone looks forward to retirement, but how many people are financially prepared to retire? A survey by the United States Census Bureau’s Survey of Income and Participation found that up to 49 percent of people aged 55 to 66 years are not financially prepared to retire. In fact, many people have loads of debt that they are yet to clear. Others only have a lump sum saved up that can barely last them a few years. You need not worry about outliving your retirement income when you can find ways to generate massive income that will last a lifetime.

Discover the essentials of investing with this comprehensive guide. In "Smart Investing: Building, Managing, and Growing Your Portfolio," you’ll learn how to set clear financial goals, create a diversified investment strategy, and manage your portfolio to optimize returns. Perfect for beginners and those looking to sharpen their investment knowledge, this ebook covers everything from risk management to rebalancing and adapting your strategy over time, ensuring your financial future is secure and on track.

Cloud Mining What Is Cloud Mining? Beginners Guide To Mining Cryptocurrencies On Your PC Building Wealth & Passive Income Through Passive Mining One Crypto At A Time (Bitcoin, Litecoin, Monero etc) The rise of the cryptocurrency industry has created unprecedented and unique opportunities for nearly everyone to generate income easily and simply. One of these opportunities is crypto mining. This allows various stakeholders to move to the various blockchains to invest their time, computing power, and money in securing and validating their chosen crypto network. There are different ways for you...