250 Personal Finance Questions You Should Ask in Your 20s And 30s

by Fowles, Debby

• ISBN13: 9781598698633
• ISBN10: 159869863X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-01-01
• Publisher: Adams Media Corp

Summary

Personal finance problems like college loans, credit card debt, and badly planned budgets” have helped identify young adults these days as Generation Debt.” Written in an easy-to-read, accessible Q&A format, this comprehensive book acts as a financial advisor for folks who are just starting out on their own. Readers will get the basics of money management as they learn how to: make a budget and stick to it; build an emergency fund; get out of debt as easily and quickly as possible; splurge - the smart way; and more. Saving young adults from feeling like they’re facing impossible odds, this book will explain, ease, and eliminate readers’ worst financial fears.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. v
Getting Started
Setting Goals	p. 2
Building a Budget	p. 11
Saving Money	p. 21
Banking with Confidence	p. 29
Managing Debt
Tackling Student Loans	p. 39
Handling Credit Cards	p. 49
Considering Car Loans	p. 58
Filing for Bankruptcy	p. 66
Getting Established
Launching Your Career	p. 74
Renting an Apartment	p. 84
Buying a Home	p. 92
Getting Married	p. 101
Staying Single	p. 109
Planning for Tomorrow
Insuring Your Future	p. 118
Paying Taxes	p. 126
Investing Wisely	p. 133
Preparing for Retirement	p. 141
Creating an Estate Plan	p. 149
Glossary of Financial Terms	p. 157
Internet Resources	p. 162
List of Questions	p. 167
Index	p. 182
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