Personal Finance for Dummies

Amazon.com Review
This book cuts through the hype and jargon, giving you the real story on credit cards, savings, taxes, real estate, spending reduction, mutual funds, retirement, and insurance -- all in a fun and easy-to-understand style. Also recommends the best financial products to meet your specific needs.

Review

...by far the best book I have read on financial planning. -- Althea Thomson, PBS Nightly Business Report

Product Description

The flood of financial information and products can be overwhelming. This valuable guide cuts through the hype and jargon, giving you the real story on credit cards, savings, taxes, real estate, spending reduction, mutual funds, retirement, insurance, and much more--all in a fun and easy-to-understand style. The book also recommends the best financial products to meet your specific needs.

From the Publisher

With more than one million copies of previous editions in print, Personal Finance For Dummies is the #1 bestselling ...For Dummies consumer title ever. 

From the Back Cover 
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"Detailed, action-oriented advice . . . A standout personal finance primer."
—Kristin Davis, Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Need help planning your financial future? You're in luck! This practical guide has been updated to cover college saving options, credit issues, and new tax and bankruptcy laws. You'll also find ways to request and review your credit report. Take control of your finances — so you can live better, spend more wisely, and survive economic downturns.
Praise for Personal Finance For Dummies
". . . provides tremendous insight and guidance into the world of investing and other money issues."
—PBS Nightly Business Report
"Tyson doesn't tell you what to do or consider doing without explaining the hows and whys — and the booby traps to avoid — in plain English."
—Chicago Tribune
"Smart advice. . . . Rewards your candor with advice and comfort."
—Newsweek
Discover how to

• Set priorities and stick to them
• Avoid identity theft and scams
• Make smart investments
• Protect what you've earned
• Identify the best resources 

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