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Talking money

Today everyone is talking about money: how to spend it, how to save it, and how to invest it. But how much of this wall-to-wall money talk really makes sense? And how much of it has anything to do with you? Now America's best known and most trusted personal finance expert brings her down-to-earth style to a book for real people with real issues about money. Jean Chatzky wants you to grab a cup of coffee, pull up a chair, and start . . . TALKING MONEY The bad news is that many of us just don't "get" money—or our own financial situations. The good news, says Jean, is that "there is very little about money that can't be explained in terms of sixth-grade math and plain English." In the pages of this refreshing and informative book, she helps you bring clarity and sanity to your financial life. Here Jean uses her personal experience and professional knowledge to explain everything from credit to equity, bond funds to college savings plans. And always, Jean not only gives you the facts, she shows you how to start making choices that are just right for you and your family. Learn to:7 Manage your money—and stop letting it manage you7 Accura

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 290 pages

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