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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 332.024
EAN: 9780764552311
ISBN: 0764552317
Label: IDG Books Worldwide
Manufacturer: IDG Books Worldwide
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 504
Publication Date: March 15, 2000
Publisher: IDG Books Worldwide
Sales Rank: 58098
Studio: IDG Books Worldwide
Editorial Review:
Product Description:
Many Americans don't understand personal finance. If you're among them, it's probably not your fault. Personal Finance 101 is not offered in our schools - not in high school, not even in the best colleges and graduate schools. It should be. There are common financial problems and mistakes and different people keep making those same mistakes over and over again. 'Personal Finance For Dummies, 3rd Edition, like a good friend, can stop you from falling into those traps. This book is for anyone who wants a crash course in personal finance. It's basic enough for a novice to get his or her arms around thorny financial issues, but advanced readers will be challenged to think about their finances in a new way and identify areas for improvement. In a nutshell, this easy-to-understand guide is for anyone who wants toGet out of high-interest consumer deptPlan for major goalsStart an investment programMinimize high piles of bills, receipts, and junk mail You'll explore what it takes to start an investment program as you diagnose your current financial health, set new goals, and reduce your spending. 'Personal Finance For Dummies, 3rd Edition, also covers: Figuring out where your dollars are goingSolving debt and credit problemsReducing your tax burdenPicking up wise investmentsPaying the right price for insuranceFiguring out where to go for more financial information Best-selling personal finance writer Eric Tyson is a master at keeping it simple. And his third edition of 'Personal Finance For Dummies, can help you consider your higher life goals and non-financial priorities (your family, your friends, and your causes) and how you can bestaccomplish those with the financial resources you have.
Amazon.com Review:
Personal Finance for Dummies offers sound and practical advice for those who want to get control over their personal financial lives. Author Eric Tyson points out the most common mistakes that we all make in our approach to money and prescribes ways to save and invest for a secure future. Using worksheets, the book helps you to measure your own financial health by looking at factors such as how much debt you carry, your savings rate, as well as investment and insurance checkups. The book looks at how you should invest your retirement account, approach taxes, and provides a good overview on how to buy real estate.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Pretty good book.
I like the book, but wish it were less repetitive. I think that Andrew Tobias' book, The Only Investment Guide You'll Ever Need, is more succint. I wish that he would update it given the new state of the economy. 3-4 years makes a huge difference in tax laws.
Rating:  - Great book
Ok...so I'm a smart guy, but the in's and out's of the financial world always seemed more like Harry Potter's dark arts class than something that would ever make sense to me. I'm happy to report that this book does a fantastic job laying it all out in a way that makes perfect sense. I now have greater confidence in assessing my financial options, which is all anyone really needs. I recommend this book strongly.
Rating: - Good Book - Can't wait to pass it on
This is such a great book, I will probably by a copy for my eighteen year old sister. The book provides valuable information that is valuable at any age, but even better if she can learn now. Great practical tips on debt management, saving, budgeting retirement, etc.
Rating: - Great tool for personal purposes.
It's just amazing. Every other theme not too well understood is explained with clarity. Website references are a plus. If you have no idea of most financial concepts, what they mean and how to understand them this is a good starter tool.
Rating:  - Personal Finance for Dummies
Thought the book brought things to light I knew that I was in trouble this book just made me see more clearly how to try to fix things.
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