| Tax Insight: For Tax Year 2013 and Beyond, 2nd Edition Posted: 09 Oct 2013 10:49 AM PDT 
Book Description Tax Insight: For Tax Year 2013 and Beyond will teach you to take control of life's biggest expense—taxes. In your lifetime, you will spend more money on taxes than on anything else. Despite that fact, you likely know the current prices of movies and milk but don't know what your marginal tax rate is. You know where to get the cheapest gallon of gas to save a buck or two, but you don't give a thought to the tax strategies you should be using right now that would save you thousands. Why? Is it too complicated and confusing? Too unpleasant? In Tax Insight, tax expert Casey Murdock opens up the world of taxes with amazing clarity and simplicity. As you will discover, you have within reach numerous ways to reduce your taxes. With everyday language and real-life examples, Tax Insight will give you the keys to minimizing your tax burden. This book contains information you need even if you have a tax advisor or use a program like TurboTax. Tax professionals are busy and sometimes too cautious, and programs often miss opportunities for you to save money. It’s also for those of all ages and income levels, including business owners. Tax Insight: - Breaks down the key components of taxes with ease and simplicity.
- Provides a roadmap to paying as little tax as possible.
- Helps you know if you should do it yourself or hire a professional.
While there are many encyclopedic books on taxes—like J.K. Lasser's Your Taxes—there aren't nearly enough that describe the tax code in plain language. Far more than a rehash of impenetrable IRS "help" documents, Tax Insights is organized the way most people think and presents ideas in clear, simple language. If you buy this book and take advantage of its advice, you will save money. What you'll learn This book will help you: - Avoid paying even a penny more in taxes than you should.
- Avoid common tax strategies that could actually cost you more than they save.
- Capture all of the deductions and credits that you are due.
- Know whether to file your own return or hire a tax professional.
- Utilize the entire year to implement tax-reducing strategies.
- Understand the key components of the tax return and how they work together.
- Prepare for or survive an audit
- Use real estate or a small business to reduce your tax bill
Who this book is for
Tax Insight: For Tax Year 2013 and Beyond is for the frustrated taxpayer—the taxpayer who is frustrated by paying too much, frustrated by the complexity of the tax code, or frustrated because their CPA isn't proactively helping them pay fewer taxes. Tax Insight is the perfect book for the person who is looking for a straightforward, simple explanation of the tax-saving strategies that are within reach. In an easy-to-read, easy-to-understand narrative, Tax Insight gives readers a thorough understanding of the tax strategies that apply to them and the information they need to put those strategies to work. Table of Contents
Part I: The Foundation
Chapter 1. The Tax Code Demystified
Chapter 2. Key Components Defined
Chapter 3. Income
Chapter 4. Dependents and Filing Status
Chapter 5. The Tax Code Is Rigged Part II: Ordinary Income
Chapter 6. Employment Income
Chapter 7. Retirement Income
Chapter 8. Other Sources of Ordinary Income
Chapter 9. Tax-Free "Unordinary" Income from Non-Investment Sources Part III: Investment Income and Deductions
Chapter 10. Tax-Free Investment Income
Chapter 11. Taxable Investment Income
Chapter 12. Deductions from Investment Income
Chapter 13. Education Investment Strategies
Chapter 14. Retirement Investment Strategies—The Basics
Chapter 15. Retirement Investment Strategies—Alternatives Part IV: Business Income and Deductions
Chapter 16. Business Taxation
Chapter 17. Business Use of the Home
Chapter 18. Travel Expenses
Chapter 19. Meals, Entertainment, and Gifts
Chapter 20. Employee Benefits
Chapter 21. Employing Family Members
Chapter 22. Depreciation Part V: Real Estate Income and Deductions
Chapter 23. Real Estate Losses
Chapter 24. Real Estate Income and Deductions
Chapter 25. Second Homes and Vacation Rentals Part VI: Personal Expenses, Deductions, and Credits
Chapter 26. Medical and Dental Expenses
Chapter 27. Your Residence
Chapter 28. Your Children
Chapter 29. Charitable Contributions
Chapter 30. Education Expenses Part VII: Other Important Things to Know
Chapter 31. The Alternative Minimum Tax
Chapter 32. Penalties and Interest
Chapter 33. Do It Yourself, or Hire a Professional?
Chapter 34. Tax Implications of Health Care Reform Book Details - Paperback: 376 pages
- Publisher: Apress; 2nd Edition (September 2013)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1430263105
- ISBN-13: 978-1430263104
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| Makers at Work Posted: 09 Oct 2013 10:45 AM PDT 
Book Description What do you get when you combine an electronics hobbyist, hacker, garage mechanic, kitchen table inventor, tinkerer, and entrepreneur? A "maker," of course. Playful and creative, makers are—through expertise and experimentation—creating art, products, and processes that change the way we think and interact with the world. As you'll see from the 21 interviews in Makers at Work, inquisitive makers are just as apt to pick up a laser cutter or an Arduino as a wrench to fashion something new. For example, you'll meet Jeri Ellsworth, who might provide a video lecture on magnetic logic one day and a tutorial on welding a roll bar on a stock car the next. You'll also meet Eben Upton, who put cheap, powerful computing in the hands of everyone with the Raspberry Pi; Becky Stern, who jazzes up clothing with sensors and LEDs; and bunnie Huang, who knows the ins and outs of the Shenzhen, China, electronics parts markets as well as anyone. As all the interviews in Makers at Work show, makers have something in common: reverence for our technical past coupled with an aversion to convention. If they can't invent new processes or products, it's simply not worth doing. Crazy as foxes, makers—working in the spirit of Tesla, Wozniak, Edison, Gates, Musk and many others—can bring sophisticated products to the people or to the market as fast or faster than large corporations. And they are not just enabling new technologies and devices—they are changing the way these devices are funded, manufactured, assembled, and delivered. Makers at Work puts a spotlight on the maker mindset and motivation of those who are reinventing the world one object or idea at a time. You will: - Meet the individuals who define what it means to be a maker.
- Learn about the tools and technologies driving the new industrial revolution.
- Discover ways to scale your weekend project into a profitable business.
- See how others have used to crowdfunding to make their visions a reality.
- Learn how open-source hardware and software is enabling whole new categories of products by removing barriers of entry for inventors.
The new masters of the "Makerverse" ask two questions: Can it be done? Is it fun? As these interviews will show, the answer to both questions is, "Let's find out." What you'll learn
You will: - Learn about 3d printing and how it is changing manufacturing.
- Discover new software tools for designing things on your own.
- Learn how to source parts, code, or ideas for your creations.
- Meet maker pioneers who helped open up a new world, and makers who have used crowdfunding to support their efforts.
- Uncover recipes for success or failure when bringing physical products to market.
- Learn ways to scale your weekend project into a profitable business from experienced entrepreneurs.
- Learn how open-source hardware and software is enabling new classes of products by removing the barrier of entry for inventors.
- Open your mind to new ideas, methods, things, and possibilities.
Who this book is for
This book is for anyone with an independent spirit, creative bent, or natural curiosity who believes you can create whatever your mind can conceive and wants to see how others have done just that. Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Erik Kettenburg, Founder, Digistump
Chapter 2. David Merrill, Cofounder, Sifteo
Chapter 3. Nathan Seidle, CEO, SparkFun Electronics
Chapter 4. Laen, Founder, OSH Park
Chapter 5. Zach Kaplan, Founder and CEO, Inventables
Chapter 6. Emile Petrone, Founder, Tindie
Chapter 7. bunnie Huang, Founder, bunnie studios
Chapter 8. Natan Linder, Founder, Formlabs
Chapter 9. Ben Heck, Host, The Ben Heck Show
Chapter 10. Becky Stern, Director of Wearable Electronics, Adafruit Industries
Chapter 11. Eric Stackpole, Cofounder, OpenROV
Chapter 12. Eben Upton, Founder, Raspberry Pi Foundation
Chapter 13. Catarina Mota, Founder, OpenMaterials.org
Chapter 14. Ward Cunningham, Inventor, Wiki
Chapter 15. Jeri Ellsworth, Founder, Technical Illusions
Chapter 16. Sylvia Todd, Maker, Sylvia's Super Awesome Maker Show!
Chapter 17. Dave Jones, Host, EEVBlog
Chapter 18. Bre Pettis, CEO, MakerBot
Chapter 19. Eric Migicovsky, CEO, Pebble Technology
Chapter 20. Ian Lesnet, Slashdot Troll, Dangerous Prototypes
Chapter 21. Massimo Banzi, Cofounder, Arduino Book Details - Paperback: 324 pages
- Publisher: Apress (September 2013)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1430259922
- ISBN-13: 978-1430259923
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| Invest Like an Institution Posted: 09 Oct 2013 10:41 AM PDT 
Book Description All too often, when investors go in search of investment advice, they are met with television personalities and so-called investment "gurus" who do little more than push the latest and greatest scheme to retire rich. Your retirement funds—in the form of IRAs, 401(k)s, SEP or Simple IRAs, and other plans you can direct to some degree—are, however, far too precious to bet on the latest scheme, trend, or tip you heard at a party. In Invest Like an Institution: Professional Strategies for Funding a Successful Retirement, Michael Schlachter provides individual investors with the tools they need to build a portfolio that not only protects their wealth but helps it grow for the long term. Result? A comfortable retirement in which you can pursue your dreams and check "bucket list" items off at your leisure. As an advisor to large pension funds and endowments, Michael Schlachter counts among his clients the elite. Institutional investors like the retirement systems of states and major companies, as well as the largest university endowments, are among the few that consistently outperform the market. Sure, average retail investors can’t make the same types of private deals in real estate, private equity, or hedge funds that institutional investors use to reap large returns or offset market volatility. But as this book demonstrates, you can replicate in your own portfolio the very same diversification strategies that large funds employ to achieve long-term gains. To that end, Invest Like an Institution shows how to build a portfolio that is every bit as diversified and risk-controlled as a multi-billion-dollar institutional fund—and a portfolio more likely to result in a happy, financially secure retirement. Filled with easy-to-implement guidelines that will put you on the path to financial success without encouraging you to chase trends, take on unneeded risks, or spend unnecessary fees, Invest Like an Institution analyzes: - Why asset allocation and consistent retirement contributions are the single largest determinant of your success or failure
- The merits of a global portfolio versus those of a home country–biased portfolio
- How newer investment strategies are used by institutional investors to supplement a well-diversified portfolio
- Why fixed income investments are not as safe as most investors think and how to understand their role in your portfolio
- The best alternative asset classes that are readily available to individual investors
Invest Like an Institution will help ensure that your investments are positioned for long-term growth under any market conditions. Follow its advice, and you can better achieve a prime goal we all share: retiring with a substantial nest egg. What you'll learn
Readers of this book will learn: - How to keep your wealth intact and grow it in a risk-controlled manner over an extended period of time.
- How to implement the investment and asset allocation strategies used by the largest and most successful institutional investors into your own portfolio.
- The unique advantages that individual investors have over institutional investors—and how to leverage those advantages to your benefit.
- How to diversify your assets like the big funds do, no matter whether you are a young investor or are getting a late start on saving for retirement.
- The best diversification strategies for structuring your investments in both stocks and bonds.
- How alternative asset classes can enhance their returns while minimizing their risk.
Who this book is for
Designed specifically for the individual investor, Invest Like an Institution will appeal to active investors and savers of all ages, from Baby Boomers who are closing in on retirement to young adults who are struggling to determine the proper way to manage their IRAs and 401(k)s and direct their asset allocation mix. Table of Contents
Chapter 1. How You Compare to the Big Funds
Chapter 2. Asset Allocation
Chapter 3. Investment Structure for Stocks, Part I
Chapter 4. Investment Structure for Stocks, Part II
Chapter 5. Investment Structure for Fixed Income, Part I
Chapter 6. Investment Structure for Fixed Income, Part II
Chapter 7. Investment Manager Selection
Chapter 8. Alternative Asset Classes
Chapter 9. Fees and Expenses
Chapter 10. Risk Management
Chapter 11. Putting It All Together Book Details - Paperback: 228 pages
- Publisher: Apress (August 2013)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1430250593
- ISBN-13: 978-1430250593
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| It’s Splitsville Posted: 09 Oct 2013 10:38 AM PDT 
Book Description Thinking about divorce? Already in the process of divorce? You need this book. Divorce is complex, and complications are not what you need when you are facing its emotional and financial pressures. In It’s Splitsville: Surviving Your Divorce, veteran divorce attorney James J. Gross breaks down the divorce process for nonlawyers in easy-to-understand steps. He explains the legal system in plain and simple language, and he describes the process of obtaining a fair separation agreement and navigating family law and the legal system. Just as important, it explains the emotional hazards of divorce and how to withstand the myriad pressures you will face. It’s Splitsville: Surviving Your Divorce: - Explains divorce laws in easy-to-understand words.
- Guides you through the steps for obtaining a separation agreement.
- Provides a friendly user's manual for divorce court.
- Helps you and your spouse decide what's best for the children.
- Shows you how to protect your assets to the legal extent possible.
- Explains when and how to play hardball.
Nearly a million people get divorced each year in the United States. Many, if not most, could be handled far better for all parties involved. It’s Splitsville: Surviving Your Divorce will guide you safely through the hazards of divorce, show you how to understand and survive the complicated legal process, explain underhanded tactics and how to combat them, and help emerge on the other side as a stronger, wiser, and better person.What you'll learn - If you’re buying this book, you’re probably beyond stay vs. go. Go!
- Gain control of the emotional hazards of divorce
- Take the first steps toward separation and divorce
- When to handle the divorce yourself, and when to get a lawyer
- Agree on a parenting plan for the children
- Understand the laws about alimony, child support, the house, pensions, and other property
- Explains how to come up with fair agreements that enable you to avoid court
- How to navigate the legal system and divorce court
Who this book is for
Surviving Your Divorce: A Legal Guide is for anyone in the process of separation or divorce, and those thinking about it. Table of Contents
Part I: Facing the Prospects of Divorce
Chapter 1. Timing
Chapter 2. Things to Do Now
Chapter 3. Research and Documents
Chapter 4. Can You Do It Yourself?
Chapter 5. Finding a Lawyer
Chapter 6. First Meeting with Lawyer and Beyond
Chapter 7. Custody in General Part II: Children
Chapter 8. Physical Custody
Chapter 9. Timesharing
Chapter 10. Child Support Part III: Finances
Chapter 11. Alimony
Chapter 12. Property and Debt
Chapter 13. The House. A Play in Three Acts
Chapter 14. Pensions, Retirement Plans, Deferred Pay, and Social Security
Chapter 15. Business Investments
Chapter 16. Bank Accounts, Stock, and Other Assets
Chapter 17. Taxes
Chapter 18. Prenuptial Agreements Part IV: Settlement
Chapter 19. Separation Agreements
Chapter 20. Different Ways to Get a Separation Agreement
Chapter 21. Tactics and Strategies for Negotiating Your Own Separation Agreement
Chapter 22. Pleadings Part V: Trial
Chapter 23. Evidence. Proving Your Case
Chapter 24. Trial Procedure
Chapter 25. Same-Sex Marriage and Divorce
Chapter 26. Postdivorce Part VI: Appendix
Appendix. Sample Forms
Glossary. Glossary Book Details - Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Apress; 1 edition (September 2013)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1430257164
- ISBN-13: 978-1430257165
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| Healthcare, Insurance, and You Posted: 09 Oct 2013 10:34 AM PDT 
Book Description Healthcare is changing and you need to know how—and what to do about it. Getting good medical care shouldn't be so confusing—or so costly. Healthcare, Insurance, and You simplifies the many confusing details about our healthcare system so you can make informed decisions. Result? Better health at lower cost. With the advent of healthcare reform, things are changing—especially when it comes to insurance. Most people will now have to buy insurance. Do you know where to get a policy or what to look for in one? Did you know more people will now qualify for free or subsidized healthcare? Even if you get insurance through work, you’ll face new choices that you’d better understand to maintain your peace of mind. As this book shows, the failure to understand how insurance and the healthcare system work can have a major impact on your physical and financial health. Healthcare, Insurance, and You is an easy-to-use guide that explains the main challenges you face when trying to get excellent healthcare: choosing the best insurance policy for your situation, finding the right doctor or hospital, buying prescription drugs the least expensive way, picking out the right Medicare plan, or fighting for your rights when dealing with insurers or medical providers. Healthcare, Insurance, and You includes tips, resources, and strategies for navigating the healthcare system and avoiding common mistakes so you can get the best healthcare for you, your family, or your organization without breaking the bank. This book shows you: - How to choose a health plan that best meets your medical and financial needs, including new options under the Affordable Care Act
- Ways to cut through red tape and fight billing errors and claim denials
- What businesses need to know about offering—or not offering—insurance to employees
- How to plan ahead for a disability or for end-of-life care
Healthcare costs rank high on the list of money concerns Americans have. And when it comes to getting great healthcare for you and your family and avoiding crippling medical bills, knowledge is power. Healthcare, Insurance, and You is a practical guide that explains the complicated healthcare system in plain language—and puts the power of good health back in your hands. What you'll learn - The impact of the Affordable Care Act on your healthcare and your finances
- How to take advantage of new health insurance exchanges and tax credits
- How to choose a health plan that best meets your medical and financial needs
- How to advocate for yourself, fight billing errors and denied claims, and know where to turn for help
- How to choose a doctor and hospital based on quality, not hype
- How to avoid common mistakes that can cost you big–or even put you into bankruptcy
- How health reform affects businesses and how they can reduce healthcare expenditures
Who this book is for
Consumers of healthcare in the United States, including both individuals and small businesses buying coverage for employees. Table of Contents
Chapter 1. A New Healthcare System
Chapter 2. Buying Health Insurance on Your Own
Chapter 3. Paying for Health Insurance
Chapter 4. Health Insurance at Work
Chapter 5. Cutting Medical Costs
Chapter 6. Buying Prescription Drugs
Chapter 7. You Against the Healthcare System
Chapter 8. Medicare
Chapter 9. Taking Charge of Y our Healthcare Future Book Details - Paperback: 188 pages
- Publisher: Apress (August 2013)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1430249536
- ISBN-13: 978-1430249535
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