Your Financial Action Plan 12 Simple Steps to Achieve Money Success [Hardcover]

Your Financial Action Plan outlines twelve simple steps that will improve your level of financial literacy as well as help you forge the financial future you desire.

Today, financial knowledge means financial power, and in Your Financial Action Plan, you'll be introduced to the important personal financial issues that affect your life.

With this book as your guide, you'll learn how to:
* Make the most of your mortgage
* Maintain a good credit rating
* Build your retirement savings
* Negotiate with your local bank to get the best deals
* Navigate the ins and outs of insurance
* Create a will
* Handle tax deductions and credits
* And much more


Filled with practical guidance and extensive expertise, Your Financial Action Plan will help you build the type of financial life you've always wanted.

Acknowledgments vii

Foreword ix

Introduction xi

Chapter 1: Rainy Day Funds and Sunny Day Savings 1

Prepare for an Emergency

Understand Asset Allocation

Build a Financial Plan

Chapter 2: Bills and Chills 11

Gain Control of Your Expenditures

Chapter 3: Budget Bingo 15

Create a Comfortable Budget

Recognize Shopping Pitfalls

Chapter 4: Hanging It Up 25

Build Your Retirement Savings

Understanding 401(k)s, Defined Benefit Plans,

Social Security, IRAs, and Other Pension Plans

Chapter 5: Bank On It 41

Check Up on Your Bank

Know What Records to Keep and Where to Keep Themlcy