Personal Finance for Dummies

“By far, the best book I have read on financial planning.” Althea Thompson, PBS Nightly Business Report “Detailed, action-oriented advice… A standout personal finance primer.” Kristin Davis, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Praise for Personal Finance For Dummies® “Among my favorite financial guides.” — The Wall Street Journal “Tyson doesn’t tell you what to do or consider doing without explaining the hows and whys — and the booby traps to avoid—in plain English.” — Chicago Tribune “Smart advice…. Rewards your candor with advice and comfort.” — Newsweek

Wall Street Journal bestseller — over 1 million copies in print!

Expert advice now completely updated

Do you have trouble identifying and managing your financial priorities? Are you confused by today’s investment options? Relax! This friendly guide, now updated with new advice on Internet resources, gives you just the information you need to take control of your finances, cut your tax bill, and achieve your financial goals.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.