Description
Book SynopsisTake control of your personal finances one bite at a time Getting your financial house in order is a big job. At first, you might even feel like you've bitten off more than you can chew.
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements ix
How to Use this Guide xi
Introduction 1
PART ONE: Understanding Your Finances 3
Chapter 1: Setting and Achieving Goals 5
Chapter 2: Where Are You Now? 19
Chapter 3: How to Save a Lot of Money! 31
Chapter 4: Income and Debt Management 53
PART TWO: Protecting Your Finances 71
Chapter 5: Benefits 73
Chapter 6: Risk and Living Insurance 93
Chapter 7: Life Insurance 107
PART THREE: Growing Your Finances 131
Chapter 8: Retirement and Estate Planning 133
Chapter 9: Investing 163
Chapter 10: Tax Planning 187
PART FOUR: Ensuring Financial Success 211
Chapter 11: Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Personal Care Directives 213
Chapter 12: Finding the Right Advisors 237
Conclusion 257
About the Employee Financial Education Division 259
Index 261
About the Author 273
