Personal Finance for Canadians for Dummies : A Reference for the Rest of Us!

by Eric Tyson; Tony Martin

• ISBN13: 9780470676820
• ISBN10: 0470676825
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2010-07-01
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

Take control of your finances!The latest on how to save more, invest wisely, and plan for the future.Do you need help managing your financial priorities? Relax! This friendly guide give you just the information you need to take control of your finances and make the most of your money. Whatever your income level, whatever you financial goals, the updated edition of this national bestseller is the Canadian sourcebook of sound financial planning.Discover how to: Get out - and stay out - of consumer debt. Reduce your spending Save more of what you earn Make profitable investments Buy insurance coverage that's right for you Select the best financial advisersGet smart! @ www.dummies.com Find listings of all our books Choose from many different subject categories. Sign up for eTips at etips.dummies.comPraise for Personal Finance for Canadians For Dummiesr"One of the most comprehensive and readable guides available on the subject." - Calgary Herald"Packed with useful information, all presented in bite-sized segments in a clear, uncluttered format." - Toronto Star"Reaches out to everyday readers with straightforward tips and an easy-to-read format." - Ottawa Citizen

Table of Contents

Introduction

Assessing Your Financial Fitness and Setting Goals

Improving Your Financial Fitness

Setting and Achieving Goals

Saving More, Spending Less

Determining Where Your Money Goes

Conquering Debt and Credit Problems

Reducing Your Spending

Taming Taxes

Building Wealth through Investing

Important Investment Concepts

Choosing Your Investment Vehicles

Investing in Mutual Funds

Registered Retirement Savings Plans

Investing in Retirement Plans

Investing Outside Retirement Plans

Investing for Education Expenses

Investing in Real Estate

Insurance: Protecting What You've Got

Insurance: Getting What You Need at the Best Price

Insurance on You: Life, Disability, and Health

Covering Your Assets

Where to Go for More Help

Working with Financial Planners

Computer Money Management

On Air and in Print

The Part of Tens

Survival Guide for Ten Life Changes

Ten Things More Important Than Money

Glossary

Index

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