Welcome to Your Financial Life - Softcover

Morris

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9780974038605: Welcome to Your Financial Life

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0974038601 ISBN 13: 9780974038605

Publisher: Lightbulb Press, Inc, 2004

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For young people just beginning to plan for their financial future, this straightforward guide clearly explains the keys to success and how to avoid common pitfalls, like racking up debt, incurring unnecessary fees and penalties, and putting off investing. You will learn about every area of financial planning, including: Using credit Smart banking Tax strategies Buying a first car or house Choosing job benefits wisely Investing in an IRA and 401(K) Paying off school loans

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Synopsis:

Young people know they must start planning for their financial future as soon as they start their first professional job. But financial planning means dealing with unfamiliar, even intimidating, situations, that can prevent them from making the wisest possible choices for their futures. What they need is the easy-to-understand, accessible financial planning advice available in Welcome to Your Financial Life. This valuable guide explains in straightforward language the key to financial success and how to avoid common financial pitfalls, including falling into debt, incurring unnecessary fees and penalties, and putting off investing. It shows people just starting to plan their financial future how to start with the right information to make the smartest decisions. All areas of financial planning are covered, including: Using credit; Smart banking; Tax strategies; Buying a first car or first house; Choosing job benefits wisely; Investing in an IRA and 401K; Paying off school debt. Full of helpful charts and eye-catching full color illustrations "Welcome to Your Financial Life"provides someone just starting out with everything they need to achieve their financial goals - now and in the future.

About the Author:

Virginia B. Morris and Kenneth M. Morris are the authors of the popular Wall Street Journal Guides. Virginia is editorial director of Lightbulb Press and the author of more than a dozen books on financial subjects. Her articles regularly appear in a wide variety of magazines, and she is a frequent guest on radio and television financial programs. Kenneth is the CEO of Lightbulb Press. In this capacity, he has created many of the first easy-to-read communications for the brokerage, mutual fund, and insurance industries.

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