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A hands-on, power-packed guide to managing all things money
Time and money. Those are the two most important assets you have, and smart people manage both of them wisely. Managing Your Money All-in-One For Dummies is your one-stop resource to turn to when you’re ready to manage your money. It offers everything you need to confidently handle your finances. When you’re ready to create a budget, pay down debt, and scale back your expenses, you’ll find the support you need here. If you’re eyeing the future, you’ll find advice on improving your credit score, saving for college and retirement, and planning an estate. As if all of that isn’t enough, this comprehensive book covers other financial topics such as buying insurance, investing in your 401(k), and so much more.
The authors of Managing Your Money All-in-One For Dummies explain how to handle your money in a way that encourages you to think and act positively, no matter what your financial situation looks like. And as you move toward financial freedom, you can come back to this book to get advice on topics that go beyond day-to-day money management, such as taking out a mortgage, investing online, and more.
Spend some time learning how to manage your money today. It’ll be a wise investment of both of your most valuable assets.
Ted Benna and Brenda Watson Newmann are coauthors of 401(k)s & IRAs For Dummies. John Ventura was the coauthor of Managing Debt For Dummies with Mary Reed. Eric Tyson is coauthor with Robert S. Griswold on Mortgage Management For Dummies. Jack Hungelmann is author of Insurance For Dummies. Melyssa Barrett, Steve Bucci, Rod Griffin are coauthors of Credit Repair Kit For Dummies. Other authors include Matt Krantz, Deborah Taylor-Hough, James P. Caher, John M. Caher, Kathleen Sindell, Margaret Atkins Munro, N. Brian Caverly, and Jordan S. Simon.
Introduction 1
Book 1: Taking Charge of Your Finances 5
Chapter 1: Assessing Where You Are Financially 7
Chapter 2: Improving Your Relationship with Money 25
Chapter 3: Building and Sticking to a Budget 43
Chapter 4: Cutting Spending and Boosting Income 59
Chapter 5: Cleaning Up Your Credit Reports 77
Book 2: Managing Home and Personal Finances 97
Chapter 1: Running a Money-Smart Household 99
Chapter 2: Selecting the Best Home Purchase Loan 121
Chapter 3: Handling a Mortgage Meltdown 139
Chapter 4: Keeping a Lid on Medical Costs 155
Chapter 5: Using the Internet to Help Manage Your Finances 179
Book 3: Dealing with Debt 189
Chapter 1: Tackling What You Owe 191
Chapter 2: Starting or Restarting Your Credit in Real Life 203
Chapter 3: Consolidating Your Debts 225
Chapter 4: Negotiating with Creditors and Getting Help 237
Chapter 5: Considering Bankruptcy 257
Book 4: Saving and Investing 275
Chapter 1: Becoming a Saver 277
Chapter 2: Investing in Stocks, Bonds, and Mutual Funds 291
Chapter 3: Saving for Retirement 309
Chapter 4: Saving for College 327
Chapter 5: Working with an Online Broker 339
Book 5: Protecting Your Money and Assets 357
Chapter 1: Combating Identity Theft 359
Chapter 2: Online Banking 383
Chapter 3: Homeowner’s Insurance: Protecting Your Stuff 393
Chapter 4: Auto Insurance Basics 413
Chapter 5: Insuring Yourself: Life Insurance 431
Book 6: Dealing with the Tax Man 459
Chapter 1: Tax Return Preparation Options and Tools 461
Chapter 2: Getting and Staying Organized 475
Chapter 3: No Form Fits All (Or, What Kind of Taxpayer Are You?) 491
Book 7: Retiring Comfortably 517
Chapter 1: Checking the Benefits of a 401(k) 519
Chapter 2: Retiring Your Way: IRAs 535
Chapter 3: Paychecks from Your House: Reverse Mortgages 545
Chapter 4: Determining How Much You Need for Retirement 559
Chapter 5: Managing Money in Retirement 573
Book 8: Planning Your Estate and Will 597
Chapter 1: The Fundamentals of Estate Planning 599
Chapter 2: Where There’s a Will 619
Chapter 3: The Limitations of Wills: What You Can and Can’t Do 635
Chapter 4: Estate Planning with Online Resources 649
Index 663
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