Managing Your Money All-In-One For Dummies (For Dummies)

Want to take control of your finances once and for all? Managing Your Money All-in-One For Dummies combines expert money management with personal finance tips. From credit cards and insurance to taxes, investing, retirement, and more, seven mini-books show you how to improve your relationship with money — no matter your age or stage of life.

This easy-to-understand guide shows you how to assess your financial situation, calculate debt, prepare a budget, trim spending, boost your income, and improve your credit score. You’ll find ways to run a money-smart household, reduce waste, and cut medical and transportation expenses as you tackle your debt head-on and develop good saving habits. You’ll even get help choosing the right mortgage and avoiding foreclosure, saving for college or retirement, and determining your home-, car-, and life insurance needs. Discover how to:

• Take charge of your finances
• Manage home and personal finances
• Lower your taxes and avoid tax audits
• Plan a budget and scale back on expenses
• Deal with debt and negotiate with creditors
• Save and invest safely for college or retirement
• Protect your money and assets from fraud and identity theft
• Ensure a comfortable retirement
• Plan your estate and safeguard a will or trust

Managing Your Money All-in-One For Dummies brings