Managing Your Money All-In-One For Dummies^?

by Consumer Dummies

• ISBN13: 9780470476192
• ISBN10: 0470476192
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2008-12-01
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

Want to take control of your finances once and for all? Managing Your Money All-in-One For Dummies combines expert money management with personal finance tips. From credit cards and insurance to taxes, investing, retirement, and more, seven mini-books show you how to improve your relationship with money - no matter your age or stage of life.This easy-to-understand guide shows you how to assess your financial situation, calculate debt, prepare a budget, trim spending, boost your income, and improve your credit score. You'll find ways to run a money-smart household, reduce waste, and cut medical and transportation expenses as you tackle your debt head-on and develop good saving habits. You'll even get help choosing the right mortgage and avoiding foreclosure, saving for college or retirement, and determining your home-, car-, and life insurance needs. Discover how to: Take charge of your finances Manage home and personal finances Lower your taxes and avoid tax audits Plan a budget and scale back on expenses Deal with debt and negotiate with creditors Save and invest safely for college or retirement Protect your money and assets from fraud and identity theft Ensure a comfortable retirement Plan your estate and safeguard a will or trustManaging Your Money All-in-One For Dummies brings you seven great books for the price of one. Can you think of a better way to start managing your money wisely?

Table of Contents

Introduction

Taking Charge of Your Finances

Assessing Where You Are Financially

Improving Your Relationship with Money

Building and Sticking to a Budget

Cutting Spending and Boosting Income

Fixing Up Your Credit Report

Managing Home and Personal Finances

Running a Money-Smart Household

Home Ownership and Choosing the Right Mortgage

Avoiding Foreclosure

Keeping a Lid on Medical Costs

Using the Internet to Help Manage Your Finances

Dealing with Debt

Tackling What You Owe

Understanding How Credit Works

Consolidating Your Debts

Negotiating with Creditors and Getting Help

Considering Bankruptcy

Saving and Investing

Becoming a Saver

Investing in Stocks, Bonds, and Mutual Funds

Saving for Retirement

Saving for College

Working with an Online Broker

Protecting Your Money and Assets

Combating Identity Theft

Online Banking

Homeowner's Insurance

Auto Insurance Basics

Buying Life Insurance

Dealing with the Tax Man

Retiring Comfortably

401(k) and 403(b) Retirement Investing

Retiring Your Way: IRAs

Paychecks from Your House: Reverse Mortgages

Managing Money in Retirement

Online Retirement Planning

Planning Your Estate and Will

Fundamentals of Estate Planning

Where There's a Will

Limitations of Wills: What You Can and Can't Do

Estate Planning Online

Taking Care of Aging Parents with Durable Power of Attorney

Index

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