Personal finance / Miranda Herbert Ferrara and Michele P. LaMeau, project editors.
Series: Life and career skills series ; volume 1 | Gale virtual reference libraryPublisher: Farmington Hills, Mich. : Gale, Cengage Learning, [2015]Copyright date: ©2015Description: 1 online resource (xiii, 394 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color)Content type:- text
- computer
- online resource
- 9781410317674 (electronic book)
- HG179
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E-book | Online Library Online Resources | Gale Virtual Reference Library (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available online |
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Personal decision making and shopping -- Common concerns -- How to pay for everyday purchases -- Why people go into debt -- Types of loans -- Sources of loans -- Too much debt -- Saving and investing money -- Reasons for saving and investing -- Types of investment and savings options -- Insurance and government protection -- Types of insurance -- Government insurance and protection programs.
This book guides readers in making prudent decisions about spending, saving, and borrowing, walking them through major life events, such as buying or renting a home, purchasing or leasing a car, and saving for college and retirement. It also offers practical guidance about purchasing insurance, applying for government benefits, and being an informed consumer.
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