| Details | | Publication Date: | 1998-12-01 |
| Size | | Length: | 512 pages | | Height: | 9.5 in | | Width: | 7.5 in | | Thickness: | 1.2 in | | Weight: | 31.2 oz |
Publisher's Note
In the friendly and inviting style that has become her trademark, Ilyce Glink gives you the lowdown on how to successfully navigate the often perplexing and unpredictable world of personal finance. It's a jungle out there. Scan the personal-finance horizon, and you'll see a vast and confusing mess of terms and procedures: credit reports; universal variable life insurance; reverse mortgages; unified tax credits; dividend reinvestment plans.Have you ever wondered: How do I calculate my net worth? (See question #4.) Should I buy or lease my next car? (See question #19.) How do I develop a diversified portfolio that reflects the risk I want to take? (See question #54.) How much money will I have when I retire? (See question #83.) When should I draw up a will? (See question #90.)With 100 Questions You Should Ask About Your Personal Finances, managing your financial life couldn't be easier. Step by step, bestselling author Ilyce Glink takes you through the sometimes bumpy terrain of investments, mortgages, insurance policies, retirement plans . . . and suddenly it all makes sense. It's like having a trusted friend and adviser by your side in every financial decision you make.
With a speciality in personal finance and real estate, Glink demystifies credit reports, reverse mortgages, and divided reinvestment in an easy-to-read and easy-to-reference book that helps readers take control of their financial lives.
Industry Reviews
It would be hard to imagine a more thorough survey of America's financial opportunities and pitfalls than this encyclopedic effort by the author of 100 Questions Every First-Time Home Buyer Should Ask). Broker services, investor profit and loss, CDs, municipal bonds and margin accounts are some of the ways investors can grow rich while avoiding traps laid out for them. Company profits, stock splits and business takeovers are some of the things to watch. Glink lucidly explains mutual funds and credit-card company tactics while warning readers that hedge funds are only for the rich. Thoroughness of coverage, worksheets for key calculations and the author's controlled sense of humor make this a worthwhile book to buy, own and frequently consult. (Feb.)
Fox
Glink, a nationally syndicated journalist specializing in personal finance and real estate (10 Steps to Home Ownership, LJ 12/96), presents a step-by-step guide to personal finance management. Using a question-and-answer format, she addresses the basics of budgeting, banking, credit, insurance, taxes, investments, retirement planning, trusts, and more. She also examines methods of determining net worth, leasing or buying a car, developing a diversified portfolio, and preparing a will. Intended for the novice, this work is comprehensive in coverage, though most individual subjects are not treated in great depth. The readable text is sprinkled with definitions, proverbs, and eye-catching design elements. Many sections indicate resources to consult and end with personalized accounts or bottom-line explanations. In addition, a glossary and three appendixes listing general mistakes, commonsense methods of improvement, and useful charts are included. Recommended for business collections as an inexpensive resource. Marilyn Rosenthal, Nassau Community Coll. Lib., Garden City, NY
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