Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Personal Financial Planning in Action
Chapter 2 Money Management Skills Chapter 3 Taxes in Your Financial Plan Chapter 4 Savings and Payment Services Chapter 5 Consumer Credit: Advantages, Disadvantages, Sources, and Costs Chapter 6 Consumer Purchasing Strategies and Wise Buying of Motor Vehicles Chapter 7 Selecting and Financing Housing Chapter 8 Home and Automobile Insurance Chapter 9 Health and Disability Income Insurance Chapter 10 Financial Planning with Life Insurance Chapter 11 Investing Basics and Evaluating Bonds Chapter 12 Investing in Stocks Chapter 13 Investing in Mutual Funds Chapter 14 Retirement and Estate Planning Appendix A Developing a Career Search Strategy Appendix B Consumer Agencies and Organizations Appendix C Daily Spending Diary Index