Just the essentials you need to know to better manage your money
Money Management Essentials For Dummies is your cheat sheet on becoming financially secure, now and into the future. Small and value-priced for the budget conscious, this book offers strategies for anyone to say goodbye to excess debt and prepare to achieve their goals. You'll discover the easy steps you can start taking today to get to a place of stability with your money. Create an emergency fund, manage outstanding debt, get good insurance, invest your money, and set financial goals—with this easy-to-follow guidance. This Essentials For Dummies guide will help you set yourself up for financial success.
- Understand how effective money management leads to financial security
- Build up enough savings that you can survive life's curveballs
- Make an achievable plan for managing debt
- Start investing your money and planning your estate
Need easy-to-understand information to help get on track financially? Money Management Essentials For Dummies is the guide for you.
Table of Contents:
Introduction 1
Chapter 1: Knowing What Financial Security Means to You 3
Chapter 2: Establishing a Financial Safety Net 11
Chapter 3: Reducing and Repaying Debt 27
Chapter 4: Protecting Yourself with Insurance 51
Chapter 5: Lowering Your Tax Bill 69
Chapter 6: Investing for the Long Haul 79
Chapter 7: Setting Financial Goals Beyond Paying Bills 101
Chapter 8: Estate Planning: Leaving a Legacy 113
Chapter 9: Staying Financially Resilient in a Volatile World 125
Chapter 10: Continuing Your Financial Education 143
Chapter 11: Ten Ways to Prevent Identity Theft and Fraud 155
Index 161
About the Author :
Eric Tyson is a veteran financial counselor who has dedicated his life to helping people achieve financial success. He is the author of many best-selling titles like Personal Finance For Dummies, Investing For Dummies, and Home Buying For Dummies. This book also includes expert insight from Eric’s Personal Finance After 50 For Dummies co-author, Bob Carlson.
