Personal Finance: A Practical Approach - Softcover

King, Jane; Carey, Mary

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0199668833 ISBN 13: 9780199668830

Publisher: OUP Oxford, 2013

Synopsis

This new title makes the principles of personal financial planning clear and accessible, using engaging case studies and extensive examples to introduce students from a variety of disciplines to an essential set of skills. Encouraging students to take control of their finances, the book moves through fundamentals, including budgeting and managing debt, to engage with major issues and life events where financial literacy is key. Pedagogical features including learning objectives, case studies, terminology boxes, ponder points, examples, and questions help the students to develop their practical skills and show them how to make informed financial decisions. The text is also supported by an Online Resource Centre.

Online Resource Centre:

For students:

Online updates
Links to relevant websites

For lecturers:

Two extended case studies
A full set of customisable PowerPoint slides for each chapter
Answers to selected exercises in the text

About this title

About the Author

Jane King is Senior Lecturer, Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics at Oxford Brookes University. Mary Carey is a former lecturer in accounting and finance at Oxford Brookes University and has many years experience of teaching personal finance. She is a member of the ICAEW and currently works as a volunteer advisor for the Citizens Advice Bureau.

Edition details

• Publisher: OUP Oxford
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0199668833
• ISBN 13: 9780199668830
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 368