Personal Finance Workbook For Dummies - Softcover

Garrett, Sheryl

Softcover

ISBN 10: 047009933X ISBN 13: 9780470099339

Publisher: For Dummies, 2007

Synopsis

Do the terms personal finance or money management drudge up feelings of inadequacy, confusion, discomfort or fear in you? Personal Finance Workbook For Dummies helps you calm your negative feelings and get your financial house in order at the same time. And, you'll be amazed how easy it is to get on the road to financial fitness.

From spending and saving to investing wisely, this hands-on workbook walks you through a private financial counseling session and shows you how to assess your situation and manage your money. You'll learn how to use credit wisely, plan for large expenses, determine your insurance needs, and make smarter financial decisions. Plus, the featured worksheets and checklists help you manage your day-to-day spending and plan for a robust financial future. Discover how to:

• Take stock of your financial history and determine your net worth
• Build a personal financial plan that meets your saving and investing goals
• Develop good spending habits and get out of debt—without budgeting
• Explore your dreams, grow your wealth, and protect your assets
• Get the most out of your money
• Minimize your taxes
• Plan for big-ticket purchases
• Pay for your kids' college tuition
• Ensure a comfortable retirement
• Leave a substantial estate for your heirs

The easy-to-follow exercises in Personal Finance Workbook for Dummies take the drudgery and pain out of managing your money. Order this time- and money-saving guide now; it'll brighten your financial future and your mood.

About this title

From the Back Cover

From spending and saving to investing wisely, get on the road to financial fitness

Need to get a handle on your personal finances? No problem — this practical, hands-on workbook shows you how to assess your situation and manage your money, walking you through a private financial counseling session. From budgeting and using credit wisely to planning for large expenses and determining your insurance needs, you'll discover how to make smarter financial decisions. Plus, the featured worksheets and checklists help you manage your day-to-day spending and plan for a robust financial future.

Discover how to:

• Take stock of your financial history and determine your net worth
• Build a personal financial plan that meets your saving and investing goals
• Develop good spending habits — and get out of debt
• Grow your wealth and protect your assets

About the Author

Sheryl Garrett, CFP, is the founder of the Garrett Planning Network, an international network of fee-only, hourly-based financial advisors.

About this edition

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 047009933X
• ISBN 13: 9780470099339
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 312