The Handy Personal Finance Answer Book

by Tucci, Paul A

• ISBN13: 9781578593224
• ISBN10: 1578593220
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-10-01
• Publisher: Visible Ink Press

Summary

Combining the most current data with a user-friendly format, this timely reference features more than 1,000 answers to questions on personal finance, its history, and managing one's financial life. Providing financial lessons in a fun, approachable way, the book avoids financial jargon and offers facts for everyday life that help readers save money. Questions range from simple to complex-- How do I balance my check book? Why do people like to use online banks, and how popular is their use? What is a 401K plan? With financial information suitable for a wide range of ages, this is an ideal source for anyone looking to get a better understanding of personal finances.

Author Biography

Paul Tucci is chief operating officer and partner at iwerk, inc., an innovative software developer and IT-services corporation, and a partner in the private-equity investment-banking firm Cranbrook Partners. He is the author of The Handy Geography Answer Book and Traveling Everywhere: How to Survive a Global Business Trip. He lives in Birmingham, Michigan.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	p. ix
Introduction	p. xiii
Real Estate Tips	p. 273
Starting a Business Plan	p. 279
College Cost Trends	p. 283
Government Resources	p. 285
Glossary	p. 295
Index	p. 507
Introduction	p. 1
History of Money, Banks, and Saving
History of Credit Cards
Our Financial Mindset
Blogs
Basic Banking	p. 15
Banks
Credit Unions
Managing Your Account
Online Banking
Paying Bills Online
Phishing and Other Online Scams
Personal Finance Software
Savings and Investments	p. 33
Overview
Stocks
Investors
Investing for Retirement
Market Timing, Technical Analysis, and Fundamental Analysis
Buying Stocks
Protecting Yourself from Fraud
Analyzing Stocks
Helpful Financial Websites
Bonds
Mutual Funds
Individual Retirement Accounts
Investing in Gold
Investing in Real Estate
Selling Your House
Financial Planners and Investment Advisors
Insurance	p. 105
Home Insurance
Insurance for Renters
Automobile Insurance
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Small Business Insurance
Taxes	p. 131
Federal Taxes
Accountants and Tax Payers
IRS Audits
State Taxes
Local and City Taxes
Loans	p. 153
Paying for Houses
Home Equity Loans
Reverse Mortgages
Car Loans, Leasing, and Buying
Paying for Education
Loans for Small Businesses
Loans for Vacations and Paying Off Loans
Planning Ahead	p. 187
Saving for Retirement
Saving for Education
Caring for Aging Parents
Surviving Financial Crisis	p. 207
Overview
Identity Theft
Protecting Your Privacy on the Internet
Bankruptcy Divorce
Death of a Spouse
Wills and Trusts
Getting Out of Debt
Retaining Financial Records
Budgetting Experts	p. 235
Living within Your Means
Creating a Budget
Cutting Expenses
Teaching Your Children about Finances
Interesting Facts and Trends
Credit Cards	p. 255
Finance Rates, Interest Rates, Introductory Rates
Eliminating Credit Card Debt
Debit Cards, ATM Cards and Pre-paid Credit Cards
Credit Counseling
Debt Consolidation
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