Personal Finance, Student Value Edition Plus MyLab Finance with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (6th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134426839
Author: Jeff Madura
Publisher: PEARSON
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To discuss: The amount will person J have left each month to put toward savings to reach her financial goals.
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