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    Money: A User’s Guide
    Money: A User’s Guide
    Money: A User’s Guide
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    Money: A User’s Guide

    Written by Laura Whateley

    Narrated by Helen Keeley

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    About this audiobook

    Take control of your personal finances with this concise, timely and indispensable guide, from acclaimed money expert Laura Whateley.

    Ten years on from the financial crash, and we are still bad with money.We press ‘cash only’ at ATMs, and accept that we’ll be paying back our student loans with our pension savings.

    Money: A User’s Guide cuts through all the panic of personal finances. It will teach you how to get a great credit score, how to save hundreds on bills, and offer practical advice on every difficult conversation you’ve been avoiding including:

    • Housing (for renters and buyers)
    • Student Loans
    • Pensions
    • Paying off debt
    • Stocks and shares
    • Ethical investments
    • Money and Mental health
    • Money and Love

    This essential book will give you the confidence and clarity to take back control of your bank account, enabling you to thrive in all areas of your life.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperCollins Publishers
    Release dateOct 4, 2018
    ISBN9780008308339

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    • 5/5
      Everybody aged 16-50 should read this book. It’s staggering how many of the figures have changed since the time of writing, but the actual content seems timeless and, as none of it is covered in schools, this should be required reading.