Hands-on tools and strategies to boost your financial fitness
From analyzing assets to planning for retirement, this new edition of Personal Finance Workbook For Dummies 2nd Edition gives you the information and resources you need to get your finances under control.
Personal Finance Workbook For Dummies 2nd Edition walks you through a private financial counseling session, using worksheets, checklists, and formulas for assessing financial health, providing for day-to-day financial management, making wise financial decisions, and investing for financial growth.
Addresses the latest changes in tax and credit laws and regulations
Strong focus on behavioral finance and how these issues impact decision-making with regard to personal money management
Tips to plan for big-ticket purchases
Expanded coverage on building and managing wealth
Information on how effective asset allocation can help reduce volatility and/or increase opportunity
Websites and ideas on how to get the most bang for your buck in everyday household expenditures
From budgeting and cutting expenses to getting out of debt and planning for retirement, Personal Finance Workbook For Dummies 2nd Edition is a solution for those looking to avoid bankruptcy as well as those looking for something to help them plan for a successful financial future.
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From the Inside Flap
Hands-on tools and strategies to boost your financial fitness
Do the terms personal finance or money management dredge up feelings of confusion or fear? If so, you’re not alone. This workbook helps you take charge of your personal finances and improve your financial situation. Crammed with the tools and strategies you need to make smarter decisions about your finances, it empowers you to save money, simplify your life, and achieve your most important financial goals.
Discover how to
Take stock of your financial situation
Manage your financial life with worksheets and checklists
Boost your credit score and use credit to your advantage
Save for retirement, your child’s education, and big-ticket purchases
Choose investments that are appropriate for your goals
Make wise financial decisions
Analyze your assets and plan for retirement
Plan for big purchases with savings strategies that work
From the Back Cover
Hands-on tools and strategies to boost your financial fitness
Do the terms personal finance or money management dredge up feelings of confusion or fear? If so, you’re not alone. This workbook helps you take charge of your personal finances and improve your financial situation. Crammed with the tools and strategies you need to make smarter decisions about your finances, it empowers you to save money, simplify your life, and achieve your most important financial goals.
Discover how to
Take stock of your financial situation
Manage your financial life with worksheets and checklists
Boost your credit score and use credit to your advantage
Save for retirement, your child’s education, and big-ticket purchases
Choose investments that are appropriate for your goals
Make wise financial decisions
Analyze your assets and plan for retirement
Plan for big purchases with savings strategies that work
About the Author
Sheryl Garrett is a Certified Financial Planner professional and founder of The Garrett Planning Network, Inc.