Personal Finance: Turning Money into Wealth and Student Workbook (Hardcover)

~ Arthur J. Keown (Author)

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Product Description

Teaching the readers how to manage their personal finances, this book concentrates on the fundamentals and underlying principles of personal finance, rather than focusing on equations and specific tools that are more easily forgotten. Building on 15 fundamental principles of personal finance, the book helps the readers develop an intuitive understanding not only of the process of financial planning, but also the logic that drives it. This book starts with the basics of financial planning and goes on to such topics as managing your money, protecting yourself, managing your investments, and handling life changes. For financial planners and analysts, or those interested in personal finance management.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 672 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 4th edition (April 27, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131742817
• ISBN-13: 978-0131742819
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.1 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #111,702 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Very informative for those who lack common sense skills, May 10, 2009

By	n00b pwn3r (Portland, OR USA) - See all my reviews

I read the review on this book and thought that buying it but actually be worth the $100 price, but as I went through it I realized this was created for someone who just opened their checking account and has no clue has to manage regular finances such as adding and subtracting.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Winner, February 5, 2007

By	L. Ross Van Houten "Financial Literacy Proponent" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Professor Keown has written an excellent overview of the personal finance issues and topics that impact our lives. This is a thoroughly readable text covering a wide range of topics including financial planning, cash and money management, insurance, investments and tax-related subjects. The author skillfully combines theory and practical application to educate the reader in a meaningful way. Highly recommended as a resource to increase your financial literacy quotient.

5.0 out of 5 stars Personal Finance, February 9, 2009

By	William R. Pines - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is well written, well illustrated, and well designed overall. The workbook greatly aids in applying the topics learned through out the chapters.