Self-help guide on personal financial management and wealth building techniques to help improve your personal economy. Topics include: understanding cultural and learned spending habits, budgeting strategies, understanding credit, investment information, asset management and much more In this expanded version, you will find detailed information on alternative methods to finance a college education, in-depth overviews on the various education tax credits that can help reduce your out-of-pocket expenses toward financing a college education and easy-to-understand summaries of the various student loan repayment options available to help you reduce or eliminate your student loan debt. This book is a "must-have" for anyone seeking to get out of debt and take their first step toward building wealth and securing financial freedom.