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Book SynopsisPersonal Finance, 2e by Walker/Walker offers students an engaging treatment of personal finance, while incorporating unique themes, an application-driven pedagogy, and a definitive action plan. Unlike other texts on the market, it offers a frank and timely discussion of living within oneâs means and incorporating personal values and priorities into a personal financial plan. The intent is to help readers set priorities that guide their finances, rather than the other way around. This book establishes a path toward financial freedom that is less about accumulating wealth and more about building a future tailored to individual goals. With Walker/Walker, your future looks bright!
Table of ContentsSection One: MONEY $ MONEY $ MONEY $Chapter 1 Money Matters: Values, Vision, Mission, and YouChapter 2 Time Value of MoneyChapter 3 Planning and BudgetingChapter 4 Financial Instruments and InstitutionsSection Two: CREDIT MANAGEMENTChapter 5 Consumer Credit: Credit Cards and Student LoansChapter 6 Credit Bureau Reports and Identity TheftChapter 7 Auto and Home LoansChapter 8 Debt, Foreclosure, and BankruptcySection Three: LIMITING YOUR LIABILITYChapter 9 Tax ManagementChapter 10 Insurance: Covering Your AssetsSection Four: WEALTH ACCUMULATIONChapter 11 Investment BasicsChapter 12 Mutual FundsChapter 13 StocksChapter 14 BondsChapter 15 Real Estate InvestmentsSection Five: PERPETUAL PAYOFFSChapter 16 Retirement and Estate PlanningChapter 17 Financial Planning for Life
