Personal Finance For Dummies - Softcover

Tyson, Eric

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1118117859 ISBN 13: 9781118117859

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2012

Synopsis

The proven guide to taking control of your finances The bestselling Personal Finance For Dummies has helped countless readers budget their funds successfully, rein in debt, and build a strong foundation for the future. Now, renowned financial counselor Eric Tyson combines his time-tested financial advice along with updates to his strategies that reflect changing economic conditions, giving you a better-than-ever guide to taking an honest look at your current financial health and setting realistic goals for the future. Inside, you'll find techniques for tracking expenditures, reducing spending, and getting out from under the burden of high-interest debt. Tyson explains the basics of investing in plain English, as well as the risks, returns, and options for popular investment strategies. He also covers ways to save for college and special events, tame your taxes, and financially survive the twists and turns that life delivers. * The bestselling, tried-and-true guide to taking control of finances, now updated to cover current economic conditions * Provides concrete, actionable advice for anyone facing great financial hardship * Helps you avoid or get out of debt and budget funds more successfully * Eric Tyson, MBA, is a nationally recognized personal finance counselor and the author of numerous For Dummies titles, including Home Buying For Dummies, Investing For Dummies, and Mutual Funds For Dummies, among others There's no need to stress over an uncertain economy just read Personal Finance For Dummies and protect your financial future!

About this title

From the Back Cover:

The fast and easy way to achieve your financial goals

Renowned personal finance expert Eric Tyson combines his time-tested financial advice with updated strategies to give you everything you need to protect your financial future. You'll get concrete, action-oriented guidance for tracking expenditures, reducing spending, getting out of debt, investing wisely, saving for college and other events, and financially surviving life's unexpected twists and turns.

• Assess your fitness and set goals — improve your financial literacy, measure your financial health, find out where your money goes, and set your monetary goals

• Save more, spend less — get practical advice on how to deal with debt, reduce your spending, and tame those daunting taxes

• Build wealth with wise investing — discover how you can boost your personal wealth with real estate, mutual funds, and more

• Protect what you've got — find out how to get insurance coverage for all of your assets at the best price

• Where to go for more help — get helpful guidance on working with financial planners, using your computer to manage your money, and seeking (and avoiding) financial media outlets

"Provides tremendous insight and guidance into the world of investing and other money issues."
—PBS Nightly Business Report

"Smart advice . . . rewards your candor with advice and comfort."
—Newsweek

Open the book and find:

• The best ways to reduce, minimize, and eliminate debt

• Smart ways to use credit and qualify for the best loan terms

• Advice, reviews, and dangers of "free" online personal finance content

• New and pending changes to tax laws

• Tips for buying the right insurance

• Strategies for investing in your home and other real estate

• How to make sense of the news and various financial resources

Learn to:

• Evaluate and manage your financial fitness

• Save more and spend less

• Assess your credit report and improve your score

• Make smart investments in any economic environment

About the Author:

Eric Tyson (www.erictyson.com) is an internationally acclaimed and bestselling personal finance book author, syndicated columnist, and speaker. He is also the author of Investing For Dummies and coauthor of Home Buying Kit For Dummies, both national bestsellers.

About this edition

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1118117859
• ISBN 13: 9781118117859
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 480