The Consumer Reports Money Book: How to Get It, Save It, and Spend It Wisely

An authoritative personal finance guide explains banking; money management; budgeting; financial planning; credit ratings; tax planning; medical, life, auto, and home insurance; stocks; bonds; mutual funds; real estate; and more.

The four-page table of contents says it all: for one-stop information about spending, saving, and managing money, look no further. Beginning with banking and including money management, taxes, insurance, investing, and retirement planning, the six sections of Money Book detail almost every conceivable aspect of personal finance. Background information such as "how credit ratings are built" and "how insurance premiums are established" provides insight that can help readers become more informed consumers. The extensive explanations and descriptions are supplemented by lists, charts, worksheets, and examples, which help readers personalize the information to their specific situations. Other financial planning books cover the same topics but those that attempt to be as comprehensive forego the in-depth coverage available here. Patrons needing more information are often overwhelmed by the more specialized titles; Money Book strikes a good balance. An introductory section explaining basic concepts would be helpful, but this up-to-date resource belongs in most libraries' reference collections and is an essential purchase for smaller collections.
- Sandra F. Gerow, Sturgis P.L., Mich.
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