Personal Financial Planning

by Gitman, Lawrence J.; Joehnk, Michael D.

• ISBN13: 9780324422863
• ISBN10: 0324422865
• Edition: 11th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-01-05
• Publisher: South-Western College Pub

Summary

In the midst of today's constantly shifting financial environment and ever-changing lives, personal financial planning is more important than ever before for life success. PERSONAL FINANCIAL PLANNING, 11e creates a solid framework with the tools and techniques to help you better understand, define, and achieve your financial goals. The book follows a life-cycle approach, covering financial plans, assets, credit, insurance, investment, and retirement as you progress through a lifetime. Written in a conversational style with an inviting design and focus on decision making, this edition reinforces solid financial principles with expert advice, helpful tools and examples of both financial successes and failures drawn from actual life. You learn how to effectively use the financial calculator and Internet as critical financial tools. Numerous resources and additional financial insights on this edition's valuable companion website further your learning. Financial Planning software that corresponds with the text provides the first step in your continued personal financial success. The innovative new ThomsonNOW? online learning system helps with homework and achieving the grade you want while focusing your study on the areas you need most. Personal financial planning at its best begins with Gitman/Joehnk's Personal Financial Planning, 11e in your hands today!

Table of Contents

Foundations Of Financial Planning

Understanding the Financial Planning Process

Developing Your Financial Statements and Plans

Preparing Your Taxes

Managing Basic Assets

Managing Your Cash and Savings

Making Automobile and Housing Decisions

Managing Credit

Using Credit

Using Consumer Loans

Managing Insurance Needs

Insuring Your Life

Insuring Your Health

Protecting Your Property

Managing Investments

Investment Planning

Investing in Stocks and Bonds

Investing in Mutual Funds and Real Estate

Retirement And Estate Planning

Planning for Retirement

Preserving Your Estate

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