401k

401(k)s for Dummies
$16.99
I must admit, I'm pretty slow when it comes to finances. It's my first year as a post-college student and I can't imagine saving my money until 59. But, I like the ideas in this book and I think I will. It explains everything! If you're an expert or not, you can use this book. I like the idea that saving for a 401k will lower the taxes on your paycheck. I'm on that borderline where if I made a little less, they wouldn't take out so much. So, I want to start a 401k to lower that income a bit. This book will make a believer out of you. There is a chapter dedicated for every excuse you may have for not wanting one (and it's easy to read). I dare you to see if you're excuse is not in there. See if they don't have a section for your special case. Prove me wrong. You won't.

Targus Blacktop Deluxe 17 Laptop Case w/ Dome Protection CPT401DUS
$69.99
I found this bag in a BestBuy. I was shopping for bags for my 17 inch HP Pavilion dv7 laptop (a fairly large laptop). Originally I was looking for a backpack, but I really liked this bag. It was around $80 in stores, which was a little out of my college budget (although this bag is easily worth it). I checked the Amazon price from a demo computer in BestBuy and found it here for $50 dollars. I drove home and ordered it immediately. I have been very happy with this bag. I use it everyday to bring my laptop, 2 tesxtbooks, calculator, notebook, etc.. to school. This bag is durable, functional, and it looks nice. I recommend it to anyone who needs a laptop bag with some extra room for books.

Gloria Jean's Coffees, Tea K-Cup, Earl Grey for Keurig Brewers, 24-Count Boxes (Pack of 2)
$27.90
I have recently gotten hooked on Earl Grey tea. I normally brew it in a percolator but decided to try my Keurig for a quick cup when in a hurry. I decided to try Gloria Jean's Earl Grey. It brewed well but the outcome was somewhat weak. It was not as fully bodied as Bigelow or Peet's Earl Grey. I think that the Keurig brew process is to fast to allow the tea to steep for the amount of time needed to produce the Earl Grey flavor.

"IRAs, 401(k)s & Other Retirement Plans": Taking Your Money Out
$34.99
I know I'm not alone in that I'm cautious about what to do with investments in an economy where situations are changing for companies, industries, and even entire countries. If you work with investments, you need a handy reference to quickly figure out what changing these investments, or liquidating them, entails.

This book is a real comfort to have. You quickly can find the information you need. It's not really a book one has to read cover to cover, though it's written well enough that I actually did just that, almost on accident. This really is perfect for someone like me who needs extra information about Roth IRAs. I really like that it's to-the-point.

The book goes into depth. If you are not a professional in a financial field, this might sound like overkill, but it's easy for anybody interested to read without being basic. This is probably as good as this kind of book ever gets!