Personal Finance: Turning Money Into Wealth : Pearson New International Edition

KEY BENEFIT: Through the presentation of the Ten Fundamental Principles of Personal Finance, this text empowers readers with the knowledge they need to successfully make and carry out a plan for their own financial future.FINANCIAL PLANNING; MANAGING YOUR MONEY; PROTECTING YOURSELF WITH INSRUANCE; MANAGING YOUR INVESTMENTS; LIFE CYCLE ISSUESMARKET: This text’s easy-to-read and relatable pop-culture references make it a must have for those who want to master their own finances. Cover......Page 1 Table of Contents......Page 4 1. The Financial Planning Process......Page 7 2. Measuring Your Financial Health and Making a Plan......Page 39 3. Understanding and Appreciating the Time Value of Money......Page 71 4. Tax Planning and Strategies......Page 105 5. Cash or Liquid Asset Management......Page 147 6. Using Consumer Loans: The Role of Planned Borrowing......Page 179 7. Using Credit Cards: The Role of Open Credit......Page 213 8. The Home and Automobile Decision......Page 249 9. Life and Health Insurance......Page 305 10. Property and Liability Insurance......Page 355 11. Investment Basics......Page 387 12. Securities Markets......Page 421 13. Investing in Stocks......Page 451 14. Investing in Bonds and Other Alternatives......Page 481 15. Mutual Funds: An Easy Way to Diversify......Page 515 16. Retirement Planning......Page 551 17. Estate Planning: Saving Your Heirs Money and Headaches......Page 591 Financial Life Events—Fitting the Pieces Together......Page 617 Appendix: Monthly Installment Loan Tables......Page 648 B......Page 650 C......Page 651 E......Page 652 G......Page 653 I......Page 654 L......Page 655 P......Page 656 R......Page 657 S......Page 658 U......Page 659 Z......Page 660 Were you looking for the book with access to MyFinanceLab? This product is the book alone, and does NOT come with access to MyFinanceLab. Buy the book and access card package to save money on this resource. For introductory Personal Finance course Through the presentation of the Ten Fundamental Principles of Personal Finance, this text empowers students with the knowledge they need to successfully make and carry out a plan for their own financial future.