The book serves individuals who are,or will be,actively developing their own personal financial plans.It meets the needs of instructors and students in the first course in personal financial planning(often called"personal finance") offered at colleges and universities,junior and community colleges,professional certification
programs,and continuing education courses. The experiences of individuals and families are used to demonstrate successes and failures in various aspects of personal financial planning. A conversational style and liberal use of examples and worksheets guide students through the material and emphasize important points. Clearly the benefits of the book's readability accrue not only to students but also to their instructors.
Part 1 Foundations of Financial Planning
Part 2 Managing Basic Assets
Part 3 Managing Credit
Part 4 Managing Insurance Needs
Part 5 Managing Investments
Part 6 Retirement and Estate Planning