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Personal Finance Workbook For Dummies

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Overview

Hands-on tools and strategies to boost your financial fitness

From analyzing assets to planning for retirement, this new edition of Personal Finance Workbook For Dummies gives you the information and resources you need to get your finances under control.

Personal Finance Workbook For Dummies walks you through a private financial counseling session, using worksheets, checklists, and formulas for assessing financial health, providing for day-to-day financial management, making wise financial decisions, and investing for financial growth.

Addresses the latest changes in tax and credit laws and regulations
Strong focus on behavioral finance and how these issues impact decision-making with regard to personal money management
Tips to plan for big-ticket purchases
Expanded coverage on building and managing wealth
Information on how effective asset allocation can help reduce volatility and/or increase opportunity
Websites and ideas on how to get the most bang for your buck in everyday household expenditures

From budgeting and cutting expenses to getting out of debt and planning for retirement, Personal Finance Workbook For Dummies is a solution for those looking to avoid bankruptcy as well as those looking for something to help them plan for a successful financial future.

Hands-on tools and strategies to boost your financial fitness

From analyzing assets to planning for retirement, this new edition of Personal Finance Workbook For Dummies gives you the information and resources you need to get your finances under control.

Personal Finance Workbook For Dummies walks you through a private financial counseling session, using worksheets, checklists, and formulas for assessing financial health, providing for day-to-day financial management, making wise financial decisions, and investing for financial growth.

Addresses the latest changes in tax and credit laws and regulations
Strong focus on behavioral finance and

how these issues impact decision-making with regard to personal money management

Tips to plan for big-ticket purchases

Expanded coverage on building and managing wealth

Information on how effective asset allocation can help reduce volatility and/or increase opportunity

Websites and ideas on how to get the most bang for your buck in everyday household expenditures

From budgeting and cutting expenses to getting out of debt and planning for retirement, Personal Finance Workbook For Dummies is a solution for those looking to avoid bankruptcy as well as those looking for something to help them plan for a successful financial future.

Personal Finance Workbook For Dummies Cheat Sheet

Getting a handle on your personal finances can be tough. We’re constantly being urged to spend, spend, spend, while others encourage us to save, save, save! The good news is that you can create a healthy balance between the two. When you understand your personal financial situation, you can make smart decisions about what to do with your money. [caption id="attachment_288972" align="alignnone" width="630"] © Giovanni Gagliardi / Unsplash.com[/caption]

About The Author

Sheryl Garrett is a financial advisor, author, and speaker. She founded the Garrett Planning Network and is the author of Personal Finance Workbook For Dummies.

Sue Hoppin is the Deputy Director for Spouse Outreach at the Military Officers Association of America. In 2007, Military Spouse magazine placed Sue on their 2007 Who's Who of Military Spouses list.