The New Money Book of Personal Finance Saving, Planning, Investing, and Borrowing -- All the Information You Need in One Easy-to-Follow Guide

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• ISBN13: 9780446679336
• ISBN10: 044667933X
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-10-01
• Publisher: Business Plus

Summary

Since its publication, the original Money Book of Personal Finance has become America's definitive, all-in-one guide to total financial well-being at every stage of life. Now, from the nation's foremost magazine on everyday money management, comes an authoritative reference that's newer, bigger, and even better. Fully revised and updated with fresh information for a new economy and packed with helpful, easy-to-understand tables, charts, and quizzes, it will show you how to: Take control of your finances-compute your assets, your liabilities, and your net worth Invest with confidence-learn the six golden rules that keep you in check and on track Lower your taxes-conserve your earnings with an easy, can't-fail game plan that works for almost every tax bracket Buy the life insurance policy right for you-solidify your personal finances with this important move Get a first mortgage by borrowing-learn what to do when you don't have the cash for the down payment Slash your homeowners insurance costs-discover the eight little tips that make a big difference

Table of Contents

SECTION ONE: GETTING STARTED	1	(102)
How Are You Doing?	3	(18)
Your Financial Foundation	21	(35)
Getting Help You Can Trust	56	(22)
How to Lower Your Taxes	78	(25)
SECTION TWO: REACHING YOUR FINANCIAL GOALS	103	(186)
How to Boost Your Savings	105	(14)
How to Manage Your Debt	119	(32)
Smart Strategies for Buying a House, Condo, or Co-op	151	(24)
How to Get the Most Out of Your House, Condo, or Co-op	175	(16)
Getting the Most Out of Your Career and Benefits	191	(23)
Paying for Your Child's College Education	214	(25)
How to Retire Comfortably	239	(30)
How to Manage Your Estate	269	(20)
SECTION THREE: INVESTING YOUR MONEY	289	(114)
How to Invest Wisely	291	(17)
How to Make Money in the Market with Stocks and Mutual Funds	308	(38)
Investing in Bonds and Bond Mutual Funds	346	(24)
How to Invest in Annuities	370	(6)
How to Invest in Real Estate	376	(27)
SECTION FOUR: YOUR FAMILY FINANCES	403	(72)
How to Get the Best Deals When You Spend Your Money	405	(23)
How to Handle Money as a Couple	428	(14)
Kids and Money	442	(13)
Your Parents and Money	455	(20)
Index	475