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    Financial Planning for the Utterly Confused
    Financial Planning for the Utterly Confused
    Financial Planning for the Utterly Confused
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    Financial Planning for the Utterly Confused

    By Joel J. Lerner

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    Make sense of your financial life-and plan for a prosperous future

    When it comes to financial planning, it's easy to become befuddled. But with the Sixth Edition of Financial Planning for the Utterly Confused, you'll find guidance on planning for every contingency, from saving for a child's education to making decisions about retirement, insurance, and real estate.

    To make the right decisions about your financial future, it's important to understand the wide array of investment options available. From Roths and 401(k)s to social security benefits and Medicare to mortgage and life insurance, you'll have a helpful, easy-to-understand guide that takes the confusion out of financial planning.

    You'll also find:

    • Investment and financial planning strategies especially suited to women and singles
    • The right healthcare funds for seniors
    • The ins and outs of the latest mutual funds
    • Effective methods to save for college tuition
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMcGraw-Hill Education
    Release dateSep 27, 2007
    ISBN9780071593854
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