Simple Money: A No-Nonsense Guide to Personal Finance

When it comes to money management, most of us take a hands-off approach because we're just not confident that we have the know-how needed. But personal finance is actually more *personal* than it is *finance*. Tim Maurer has made a career out of distilling complex financial concepts into understandable, doable actions. In this eminently practical book, he shows readers how to  
  
- better understand their values and goals in order to simplify their money decisions  
- budget major expenses intelligently  
- reduce and eliminate debt  
- make vital decisions on home, auto, and life insurance  
- establish a world-class investment portfolio  
- craft a workable retirement plan  
- and more  
  
Readers will be relieved to see that managing their money is actually not as complicated as they thought--and that they can take control of their financial future starting today.Read less