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Financial planner Thomas Corey has a new book revealing the most affordable places to retire in 2012, highlighting cities and towns that also offer lifestyle benefits. He unveils the winners for DailyFinance's Laura Rowley.
The Price of Serious 'Harry Potter' Fandom: $401.08
12:15PM 7/21/2011
When it comes to providing bewitchment for the buck, Harry Potter has notched some mesmerizing numbers. Fans who bought all the hardcover books, the DVDs, and attended the movies in first run, paid an average total of $401.08 -- not counting the $20 to $30 they'll pay for the DVD or Blu-Ray of "Deathly Hallows: Part 2."
Bye Bye, Borders: Do We Still Need Brick-and-Mortar Bookstores?
1:00PM 7/19/2011
The death of bookstore chain Borders begs the question: Is there still a place in the Internet-dominated market for brick-and-mortar booksellers and the value they add? Independent bookstores thinks so, and the numbers in the American Booksellers Association, believe it or not, are growing.
A New York judge has called off a deal between Google and the book industry that would have created a universal library. But a new deal could still go forward with modifications.
Can These Economic Theories Save Your Marriage?
8:00AM 3/13/2011
Economic theories have long helped investors improve their portfolios, but can they also help improve your marriage? A new book called Spousonomics: Using Economics to Master Love, Marriage and Dirty Dishes, argues the answer is yes.
To those outside the publishing industry, the deals that get covered in the press might give the impression that book auctions are as rare as solar eclipses. In fact, they happen with remarkable regularity. But that doesn't mean they're any less nerve-wracking for authors.
Literary Speed Dating: How Not to Find an Agent for Your Book
9:00AM 2/13/2011
Pitch sessions are a staple at most writers conferences, offering authors the opportunity to sit down face-to-face with a literary agents to talk about their projects. But while they make lots of money for conference organizers, they aren't the best path to getting a book published.
Buddhist Economics? Raj Patel Suggests a New Way to Define Value
12:30PM 2/03/2011
Worried about the meaning of existence? You might want to check out Raj Patel's best-selling book The Value of Nothing. Its message about how we value -- and misvalue -- the world and ourselves charts a middle path toward a society in which our economic choices aren't dominated by Big Brother or big corporations.
Foreign Rights: How Authors Tap a Rich Vein of Royalties
10:00AM 1/30/2011
Many writers are discovering the wonders (and extensive rewards) of self-publishing, but there are still places where professional representation can be be well worth the trouble. The confusing but often lucrative world of international sales is an example.
As Amazon invests more in its business, its expenses have risen, putting a dent in earnings and sending its shares south. For many investors, this could be exactly the right time to buy shares.
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