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10 Ways to Manage Money
Money is very easy to spend. It can go very quickly. On payday, people go to the bank. They get their salaries. Then, they pay their rent and bills. They buy food and drink. They go shopping. They go out with friends. But, everything costs money. They return to the bank to get more money. And soon, there is no money left. They have nothing. They have spent all their money.
Managing money is a very important skill. We want to make sure that we have enough money to pay for the things we need. We want to make sure that we can buy the things we would like to have. And, we want to make sure we save some money for the future.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Managing Your Money
Irreverent in approach, these guides include tips and advice from leading authorites, aiming to help with life's big decisions and challenges, as well as hobbies and sports. This revised edition offers advice on managing money.
Destroy Your Student Loan Debt The Step-by-Step Plan to Pay Off Your Student Loans Faster
You can destroy your debt and live a life of freedom. You've been lied to: there's no such thing as good debt. Debt sucks. Period. And that includes student loan debt. No matter what you believed—or were told—when you took out your loans, you need to get serious about getting rid of your debt fast, because it's costing you more than you know. That's why bestselling author Anthony ONeal wrote this motivating 64-page Quick Read—to show you why you need to dump your debt fast and how to do it.
Financial Literacy for Millennials
A modern primer on consumer finance and personal money management intended for readers aged 15 to 30, this guide can also serve as a primary text for high school, college, or adult education courses on personal finance. * Provides an understanding of the structure and institutions constituting the U.S. economic system * Shares knowledge about consumer finance and financial planning to enable young people to make better choices in their lives * Shows how to save and invest prudently and use debt wisely and effectively * Prepares millennials for the financial impact of life events so they will be empowered to take control of their financial futures * Includes a series of tips that summarize the important lessons from the book
From Unsure to Secure 6 Simple Steps to Securing Your Financial Future so You Can Make More, Be More, and Live More
From Unsure to Secure shares timeless secrets guaranteed to help professional women see success in virtually any field.Women can grow and get to the next level at their current job, even if they don’t see any opportunities. In From Unsure to Secure, Vandy Verma shares how she went from feeling stuck and seeing no opportunities to growing and becoming a senior business leader in corporate America. From Unsure to Secure outlines the counterintuitive approach she took to create a path of growth that did not exist, describes the obstacles that held her back and reveals the strategies she implemented to move past them.
Graduate from College Debt-Free
SMART and SAVVY WAYS TO PAY FOR COLLEGE...WITH NO DEBT (OR as Little as Possible) With college graduates earning over a million dollars more than high school grads will earn during the course of their lifetime, getting a college degree is incredibly important. However, the cost of college keeps rising and navigating the maze of financial aid options grows more challenging every year. This book is a comprehensive guide to saving for college, scholarships, financial assistance and more. YOU WILL DISCOVER: * How to use the net price calculator to figure out the school's actual cost * Creative strategies to minimize your college debt * Loan forgiveness programs to reduce college debt after you graduate * Options for cutting college costs * What scholarships are available and how to apply for them * Which tax credits can be used by students and their parents * How to complete the FAFSA and PROFILE financial aid applications
Money Mistakes You Can't Afford to Make
An easy-to-follow map for successfully navigating the perils of personal financial planning When it comes to their own finances, most people don't know what to do--or what not to do--until it's too late. Money Mistakes You Can't Afford to Make is an easy-to-follow rule book for recognizing and avoiding the ordinary, often-overlooked financial missteps that can ruin the best-laid financial plans, and haunt investors for years. Written by popular U.S. News & World Report editor and columnist Paul Lim, this book covers the most common money management traps. From "mortgaging" your 401(k) to not getting life insurance, it shows readers how to sidestep blunders, or even turn them into positives, by: Planning for specific life events and future needs Implementing necessary strategies for spending Determining when to follow fads or stay the course
The Student's Guide to Financial Literacy
Presenting a broad array of financial knowledge, this interesting, easily understandable book will aid students and young adults in achieving their desired levels of wealth, success, and overall financial and personal fulfillment. * Includes dozens of factual "Guess What?" boxes revealing interesting insights and facts * Presents a list of the "Top Ten Mistakes to Avoid" summarizing the key teachings of the book * Includes photographs geared toward students that reflect the topics of each chapter * Offers a useful glossary that defines dozens of financial terms