Hands-on tools and strategies to boost your financial fitnessDo the terms personal finance or money management dredge up feelings of confusion or fear? If so, you're not alone. This workbook helps you take charge of your personal finances and improve your financial situation. Crammed with the tools and strategies you need to make smarter decisions about your finances, it empowers you to save money, simplify your life, and achieve your most important financial goals.
Discover how to

• Take stock of your financial situation
• Manage your financial life with worksheets and checklists
• Boost your credit score and use credit to your advantage
• Save for retirement, your child's education, and big-ticket purchases
• Choose investments that are appropriate for your goals

• Make wise financial decisions
  
• Analyze your assets and plan for retirement
  
• Plan for big purchases with savings strategies that work