The Savage Truth on Money

by Savage, Terry

• ISBN13: 9780470924167
• ISBN10: 0470924160
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-06-07
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

The truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth on money If you are overwhelmed by money decisions and in todays post-crisis economy, who isnt? Terry Savage can help. In The Savage Truth, Second Edition, she takes the fear out of financial decision-making and makes sound financial decisions something that you simply do, rather than something that you stress about. Most importantly, Savage shows you how to gain control over your financial future, setting you free to truly enjoy the present. Details money basics, such as investing, retirement plans, life insurance, college savings, estate planning, and coping with debt Provides methods to keep you on track to reach your long-term goals of financial independence Describes technology you can use to improve your financial decision-making The truth is if it were easy to make, save, and grow money, everyone would be rich. It isnt easy. But, The Savage Truth on Money, Second Edition makes it a lot easier.

Author Biography

Terry Savage is a nationally recognized financial authority, bestselling author, and winner of the National Press Club Award for Outstanding Consumer Journalism. She writes a nationally syndicated column on personal finance for the Chicago Sun-Times, and writes for Moneyshow.com. Terry is a frequent guest on CNN, CBS, and national radio and television programs. She was a founding member of the Chicago Board Options Exchange and serves on the board of CME Group Inc. Terry Savage's previous books include: The New savage Number: How Much Money Do You Really Need to Retire? The first edition of The Savage Truth on Money was the subject of an hour-long PBS television special.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. ix
The Savage Truth on Getting Rich: Financial Security Demands Smart Choices	p. 2
The Savage Truth on Money Management: Knowledge Is Power	p. 32
The Savage Truth on Spending and Debt: You Can Control Your Cash Flow	p. 44
The Savage Truth on Chicken Money: Nest Eggs Need Some Safety	p. 72
The Savage Truth on the Stock Market: It's Less Risky Than You Think	p. 96
The Savage Truth on Investment Choices: Balancing Made Easy	p. 134
The Savage Truth on Annuities: Risks and Rewards	p. 160
The Savage Truth on Life Insurance ... and More: Don't Wait Until It's Too Late	p. 180
The Savage Truth on Protecting Your Assets: Your Home, Your Auto, Your Wealth	p. 204
The Savage Truth on paying for College: Make This Investment Carefully	p. 218
The Savage Truth on women and Money: We Live Longer, We Need More	p. 240
The Savage Truth on Investing for Retirement: Start Now-It's Never Too Late	p. 260
The Savage Truth on Getting To-and Through-Retirement: Time Is on Your Side	p. 286
The Savage Truth on Long-Term Care Insurance: Insure Your Retirement Lifestyle	p. 304
The Savage Truth on Wills and Estates: It Pays to Plan While You Can	p. 322
conclusion ... and Beginning	p. 343
Acknowledgments	p. 345
Index	p. 347
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