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Managing Your Money All-in-One For Dummies (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

A hands-on, power-packed guide to managing all things money Time and money. Those are the two most important assets you have, and smart people manage both of them wisely. Managing Your Money All-in-One For Dummies is your one-stop resource to turn to when you're ready to manage your money. It offers everything you need to confidently handle your finances. When you're ready to create a budget, pay down debt, and scale back your expenses, you'll find the support you need here. If you're eyeing the future, you'll find advice on improving your credit score, saving for college and retirement, and planning an estate. As if all of that isn't enough, this comprehensive book covers other financial topics such as buying insurance, investing in your 401(k), and so much more. The authors of Managing Your Money All-in-One For Dummies explain how to handle your money in a way that encourages you to think and act positively, no matter what your financial situation looks like. And as you move toward financial freedom, you can come back to this book to get advice on topics that go beyond day-to-day money management, such as taking out a mortgage, investing online, and more. * Get your financial life in order, whatever your stage of life * Make a budget, manage your credit, and pay down your debt * Demystify financial reports, online investing, and retirement plans * Save for college and learn how to balance your saving and spending habits in any economy * Navigate the new norm of online banking Spend some time learning how to manage your money today. It'll be a wise investment of both of your most valuable assets.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Jossey-Bass
• Seitenzahl: 720
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Mai 2022
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781119883371
• Artikelnr.: 64096921

Autorenporträt

Ted Benna and Brenda Watson Newmann are coauthors of 401(k)s & IRAs For Dummies. John Ventura was the coauthor of Managing Debt For Dummies with Mary Reed. Eric Tyson is coauthor with Robert S. Griswold on Mortgage Management For Dummies. Jack Hungelmann is author of Insurance For Dummies. Melyssa Barrett, Steve Bucci, Rod Griffin are coauthors of Credit Repair Kit For Dummies. Other authors include Matt Krantz, Deborah Taylor-Hough, James P. Caher, John M. Caher, Kathleen Sindell, Margaret Atkins Munro, N. Brian Caverly, and Jordan S. Simon.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction 1

Book 1: Taking Charge of Your Finances 5

Chapter 1: Assessing Where You Are Financially 7

Chapter 2: Improving Your Relationship with Money 25

Chapter 3: Building and Sticking to a Budget 43

Chapter 4: Cutting Spending and Boosting Income 59

Chapter 5: Cleaning Up Your Credit Reports 77

Book 2: Managing Home and Personal Finances 97

Chapter 1: Running a Money-Smart Household 99

Chapter 2: Selecting the Best Home Purchase Loan 121

Chapter 3: Handling a Mortgage Meltdown 139

Chapter 4: Keeping a Lid on Medical Costs 155

Chapter 5: Using the Internet to Help Manage Your Finances 179

Book 3: Dealing with Debt 189

Chapter 1: Tackling What You Owe 191

Chapter 2: Starting or Restarting Your Credit in Real Life 203

Chapter 3: Consolidating Your Debts 225

Chapter 4: Negotiating with Creditors and Getting Help 237

Chapter 5: Considering Bankruptcy 257

Book 4: Saving and Investing 275

Chapter 1: Becoming a Saver 277

Chapter 2: Investing in Stocks, Bonds, and Mutual Funds 291

Chapter 3: Saving for Retirement 309

Chapter 4: Saving for College 327

Chapter 5: Working with an Online Broker 339

Book 5: Protecting Your Money and Assets 357

Chapter 1: Combating Identity Theft 359

Chapter 2: Online Banking 383

Chapter 3: Homeowner's Insurance: Protecting Your Stuff 393

Chapter 4: Auto Insurance Basics 413

Chapter 5: Insuring Yourself: Life Insurance 431

Book 6: Dealing with the Tax Man 459

Chapter 1: Tax Return Preparation Options and Tools 461

Chapter 2: Getting and Staying Organized 475

Chapter 3: No Form Fits All (Or, What Kind of Taxpayer Are You?) 491

Book 7: Retiring Comfortably 517

Chapter 1: Checking the Benefits of a 401(k) 519

Chapter 2: Retiring Your Way: IRAs 535

Chapter 3: Paychecks from Your House: Reverse Mortgages 545

Chapter 4: Determining How Much You Need for Retirement 559

Chapter 5: Managing Money in Retirement 573

Book 8: Planning Your Estate and Will 597

Chapter 1: The Fundamentals of Estate Planning 599

Chapter 2: Where There's a Will 619

Chapter 3: The Limitations of Wills: What You Can and Can't Do 635

Chapter 4: Estate Planning with Online Resources 649

Index 663