Personal Finance Simply Understood: Prudent Strategies for Setting and Achieving Financial Goals and the Reasons behind Them

by Chris Simber

Minor financial adjustments can get you out of debt and help you save the money you need to protect yourself and your family. To make these changes, however, you need to understand some basic financial language and concepts. This guidebook provides the knowledge you need through charts, graphs, and simple language. You can gain the necessary expertise to set and achieve financial goals, learning how to; separate useful financial information from hype and noise; develop a strategy to minimize the taxes you pay; establish an investing plan to meet retirement needs; stick to your plan even in tough financial times. You'll also learn why financial crises like stock market crashes, housing market bubbles, and bank failures happen, so that you can minimize your exposure to risks and capitalize on big opportunities. Get the guidance you need to avoid financial pitfalls, and start making smarter decisions so you can eliminate debt, save money, and enjoy life responsibly. It all starts with Personal Finance Simply Understood.

222 pages, Paperback

First published October 21, 2013

Reviews

[Nate Webster · Rating 2 out of 5]

Contains some good advice but was presented so dryly that it's hard to get through.