Mystery of the Counterfeit Money: A Review

Mystery of the Counterfeit Money is the third mystery that crime-solving team Jack and Jenny Carlton embark on in this fictional mystery book by Anthony Bollback.

This exciting story takes place in mysterious Hong Kong at the time of the Chinese New Year. If you are interested in mysteries, or counterfeit money, this is a fun book for you and your kids.

The Carlton family have been invited by their friends, Ruth and Tim Chen, to come and celebrate with them, but much to Jack and Jenny’s surprise, another mystery turns up in Hong Kong, and they land right in the middle of the Mystery of Counterfeit Money.

Anthony Bollback’­s talent for weaving a tale of intrigue captures young reader’s imagination from the very first page, which makes this book one of his most exciting mysteries yet.

As in the first two mysteries, Bollback skillfully includes the Carlton’s strong Christian beliefs along with the exciting exploits of the twins, which leads to a very important decision in the third book.

Strong Christian principles make this wholesome read suitable for any child aged 9 to 14.

The Mystery of the Counterfeit Money is filled with excitement, great escapes, some bad news, and of course, mystery. This book and the other mysteries in the series are suggested for ages 9-14, but even some adults may find it intriguing and it would be great to share as a family with children in the younger end of that age range.

The previous Jack and Jenny Mystery books by Anthony Bollback are, Smugglers in Hong Kong and Capture of the Twin Dragon.

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Debt Proof Your Holidays

Each year, more people go into debt with their holiday spending. It isn’t just the gifts, but the decorations and meals as well.

Everyone wants to have a memorable holiday and make it special for all involved, but you don’t have to spend a lot to do so. There are many ways to have a wonderful holiday without breaking the bank.

In Mary Hunt’s Debt Proof Your Holidays, she shares great tips for not only saving money, but having a delightful holiday with your family and friends as well.

Gifts: When it comes to gift giving, people tend to go overboard thinking they have to spend more to prove they care more. This simply isn’t the case. Make changes as a family, and it will help everyone spend less.

Make gifts instead of buying them–A handmade gift or card always means more.

Shop early and look for bargains–and don’t fall prey to ‘last minute’ requests from family and friends.

Do NOT use credit cards – There are ways to purchase larger gifts and still avoiding the credit card trap.

Creative gift wrapping – Instead of store bought paper and ribbons, make your own.

Decorating: There are many simple things that can be done to create a festive mood around the house. Making your own decorations, or finding a good sale, are only the beginning.

Use things you already have around the house.

Don’t buy all new decorations each year.

If you have to have ‘new’ things, buy them at the after holiday sales, and wait til next year to enjoy them.

Meals: Holidays and meals seem to go hand in hand with most families. In addition to overeating, we tend to overspend, so create simple recipes and show within your budget.

Don’t overdo it on booze either. It costs a lot, and piles on the calories.

Mary Hunt’s sense of humor, combined with her money saving tips, make this book a sure winner and a big help to those wanting to save money and still enjoy their holiday season.

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Frugal Luxuries by the Seasons

Frugal Luxuries by the Seasons: Celebrate the Holidays with Elegance and Simplicity–on Any Income

 

In author, Tracey McBride’s first book, Frugal Luxuries, she elevated thrifty but elegant living to an art form.

 

Now in this companion volume, she shares more new ways to beautify your life around the holidays, in order to make the most of what you have, even if it isn’t much because of these tough economic times.

 

With Frugal Luxuries by the Seasons you can create wonderful holiday celebrations all year round for friends and family without breaking your budget.

 

Working together with friends and family, and taking time, and making a bit of effort, can make an ordinary holiday into a luxury one without a lot of money being spent.

 

In Frugal Luxuries by the Seasons you will learn to enjoy:

 

* Symbols of spring: Irish linen sachets, warm scones drenched in jam and butter, and mysterious bunny tracks you can make for your children

 

* Charmed summers: floral wreaths you can use as party favors, an Italian feast with homemade pasta, and plentiful gifts from the garden

 

* Autumnal gifts: scented cinnamon pinecones as fire starters, fresh challah for Rosh Hashana, and a house warmed with fall bouquets and cozy paisley throws

 

* Winter marvels: mood-enhancing music, and a Christmas gift pantry that is started in January of the previous year, to create stress-free giving, and be able to stretch out the financial commitment over 12 months, instead of one or two.

 

If you are into elegance without the price, then this is a great book to reference all year around.

 

There are many ways you can make your home a more welcoming space on a frugal budget in Frugal Luxuries by the Seasons. Make every season a joyful one, without breaking the bank, with this handy book.

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Zero Debt: The Ultimate Guide to Financial Freedom

Do you lose sleep over your credit card debt? If so, then Zero Debt: The Ultimate Guide to Financial Freedom is the book to help you get back to your debt-free life.

This book, which Dr. Phil himself has mentioned on his show, is one of the best books for clear, practical advice, and a proven plan that you can put into action right away.

In Zero Debt, you will discover:

* How to get annoying creditors off your back

* Insider secrets to reducing interest rates or eliminating credit card late fees

* Your legal rights, and what bill collectors can and can’t do under the law

* The best strategies to clean up your credit report or fix errors in your credit file

* How to make lifestyle changes that will save you money for decades to come

What makes Lynnette Khalfani the perfect candidate for writing this book is that she was over $100,000 in credit card debt herself and got herself out of it in only three years.

Khalfani has written valuable step-by-step instructions on how to get out of a financial pothole, even if it seems far too deep to ever get out of. You will not only dig yourself out with the help of this book, you will be able to start laying a foundation for future financial security, and even wealth.

The instructions are simple and easy to follow, an important thing when we are so busy, and the financial crisis is so pressing. These reasons alone makes Zero Debt a book you’ll really want to have in your library.

Zero Debt: The Ultimate Guide to Financial Freedom focuses on not only how to get out of debt, but on how to have money for the future, especially for retirement. With the state of the economy is today, this book is timely for anyone who is in any amount of debt, and needs to start planning fast on how to get out of it.

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Personal Finance for Dummies

If you are stuck trying to figure out your personal finances, or even how to create a budget, then consider getting a copy of Personal Finance for Dummies. This book offers sound and practical advice for those who want to get control over their financial lives.

The author, Eric Tyson, lays out a solid framework for anyone interested in getting and maintaining control of their own financial situation.

Tyson breaks down into layman’s terms the most complex concepts of finance and investing, allowing the average person to get control of their financial lives.

Here is a little of what you will find in the book:

* Assessing your financial fitness and setting goals

* Ways to reduce your spending

* Building wealth and wise investing

* Protecting what you’ve got with insurance

* Working with financial planners

* Survival guide for ten major life changes that will have a big impact on your finances

With Personal Finance for Dummies, a reader will not only be able to educate him/herself concerning money, but will also have instilled in them the confidence that a financial situation can be corrected or controlled personally.

This book provides excellent advice on how to save money and how to set your saving and spending priorities. It has an extensive view of tax advantages and disadvantages through various approaches to finance.

Tyson gives the reader detailed examples which helps provide an easy to implement way to maximize the tax benefits that the government allows. He also encourages wise financial decisions in all areas of personal finance.

Personal Finance for Dummies is a great resource for anyone who needs help getting off on the right financial foot, or the one who has lost their footing and needs some help getting back up on their feet once more.


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Creative Ways to Eliminate Holiday Debt

Do you find yourself worrying about holiday debt when it’s not even the holidays any more? Do you worry how you are going to afford Christmas this year? Worse still, do you live on starvation rations through January and even February because you overspent and are struggling to cope with the bills?

Creative Ways to Eliminate Holiday Debt is a surefire way of starting off on the right step with the holiday season this year.

The holidays are to be filled with joy, not anxiety. The feeling of overwhelming stress over money can actually give you panic attacks, depression and even upset your relationships.

Doctors are reporting an increase of over 25% in the number of patients reporting stress and insomnia as a result of the current economic crisis.

This book will not only help you with getting out and staying out of holiday debt, but it can help you have the stress-free, peaceful life that you deserve to have, freed from constant anxiety about money.

Creative Ways to Eliminate Holiday Debt will help you face the hard facts of just how much debt you are in, how much you truly owe, and how to start working towards paying it off.

With the easy step-by-step guide that Kris Roop gives you in this book, you’ll be paying off your debt and keeping it at bay in no time.

In this guide you will discover:

* How do we get into holiday debt in the first place?

* How to create a budget

* Tips on saving money and finding new money

* Strategies for dealing with the credit card companies, such as finding the best interest rate

* Creative ways to keep holiday debt from coming back

* Much, much more!

Studies show that about 19% of American homeowners owe more than $100,000 and about 43% of American families spend more than they earn. Start facing your debts, find a plan, and take action with The Creative Ways to Eliminate Holiday Debt guide.

You won’t just use it this holiday season, but all year round to stay on the right track financially.

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Garmin nüvi 660 Portable GPS Navigator

 

There used to be a time when utilizing maps was the only means to get from

point A to point B.  Today, technology has given us an alternative for consumers

who either have a lousy sense of direction and/or have a problem reading maps.

The Garmin nuvi is a technologically advanced navigator that most users have

touted as the best device on the market today.

The Garmin nuvi features include:

* Model Number: 010-00540-00

* Storage: 2 GB internal memory, SD memory card expansion slot

* Map data: City Navigator NT for street-level detail of U.S., Canada and

Puerto Rico (preprogrammed)

* Map scale: Screen-width scale 640 feet to 4,000 miles

* Turn-by-turn directions: Yes

* Automatic off-route recalculation: Yes

* Detour function: Yes

* FM TMC traffic alerting: Yes

* Waypoints: 500 with name and graphic symbol

* Trip computer: Resettable odometer, timers, average and maximum speeds

* Wireless technology: Bluetooth

* GPS receiver: SiRF Star III high-sensitivity GPS receiver, WAAS enabled

* Interface: USB

* Antenna: Flip up patch; MCX-type connector for optional external GPS antenna

connection

* Dimensions: 4.9 x 2.9 x 0.9 inches / 12.4 x 7.4 x 2.3 centimeters (WxHxD)

* Weight: 6.2 ounces / 190 grams

* Display: 4.3-inch WQVGA TFT touch screen, 480 x 272 pixels

* Operating temperature: 32 to 140 degrees F / 0 to 60 degrees C

* Headphone jack: 3.5-millimeter mini jack

* Power input: 12/24 V DC

* Power usage: 10 W

* Battery type: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery

* Battery life: 3 to 7 hours

* What’s in the Box: Nuvi 660 GPS

navigation system, preloaded City

Navigator North, America NT data, vehicle suction cup mount, A/C charger,

carrying case, FM traffic receiver/12-volt adapter with 3-month free trial

subscription, dashboard disk, USB interface cable, sample language guide content

(preloaded), sample travel guide, sample MP3s (preloaded), sample audio books

(preloaded), owner’s manual, quick reference guide

Another interesting feature of the Garmin nuvi is the FM transmitter.  This is

a wireless transmitter that enables you can hear the directions more clearly by

simply tuning your car’s radio to the station indicated.

Consumers have asserted that the Garmin nuvi is not only easy to use, but the

mapping details are incredible.  They have also said that the LCD screen is of

the highest quality and is visually appealing as well.

An added feature which owners really like is its Bluetooth capability that

allows you to make hands-free mobile phone calls using the Garmin’s microphone

and speaker.  It also comes with a JPEG picture viewer, MP3 player, world travel

clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and

more.  You can also purchase the dashboard mount.  Using the Garmin nuvi 660

portable GPS navigator will simplify getting from point A to point B with

reliability and ease.


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