Kiplinger S Personal Finance Magazine

This book covers every one of life's financial milestones in detail - from renting or buying a home to planning for retirement - making this the most exhaustive handbook on the market. When it comes to money, the editors of Kiplinger's Personal Finance contend that people should be able to keep more of it, make it grow, enjoy it, protect it and pass it on. Equipped with their sound advice, readers will assume responsibility for their financial futures so that they can gain and maintain greater financial independence.

Former editor of "Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine," author Ted Miller has a unique understanding of what otherwise knowledgeable adults don't know about their money. The basics of money management--saving or investing--are presented here in a straightforward, easy-to-grasp style, and will fill in those gaps so you can make money-smart decisions for the rest of your life. In this comprehensive volume, a proven financial expert shows you how to grapple--decisively and effectively, in good times or bad--with any financial decisions you encounter.

The average person can expective to live about 20 years after retiring. The experts at "Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine" explain how readers of all ages can first determine how much money they'll need and then how to fill the gap between that amount and what they'll get from social security and pensions. Worksheets.

This book does not have the typical get-rich-quick spiel. It lays out easy-to-follow guidelines and gives practical advice on how to maintain your portfolio in a good or bad economy. Ted Miller walks the reader through various strategies, which can be followed by any individual regardless of occupation and economic background. Miller explains that whatever your ultimate investment goals are, there are still simple rules that need to be followed in order to bring you to that goal and "Kiplinger's Guide to Investing Success" is a convenient and easy-to-read compilation of those rules.

When it comes to money management, most of us take a hands-off approach because we're just not confident that we have the know-how needed. But personal finance is actually more personal than it is finance. Tim Maurer has made a career out of distilling complex financial concepts into understandable, doable actions. In this eminently practical book, he shows readers how to - better understand their values and goals in order to simplify their money decisions - budget major expenses intelligently - reduce and eliminate debt - make vital decisions on home, auto, and life insurance - establish a world-class investment portfolio - craft a workable retirement plan - and more Readers will be relieved to see that managing their money is actually not as complicated as they thought--and that they can take control of their financial future starting today.