财务计划解密/FINANCIAL PLANNING DEMYSTIFIED

Planning for your kids' college tuition and your own retirement is a lot more difficult today than it was for your parents. Self-directed retirement accounts like 401(k)s and IRAs as well as tax-deferred college savings plans require you to make your own savings and investment decisions. That's why you need Financial Planning Demystified.
　　Written by Paul Lim, Chief Financial Correspondent for U.S. News & World Report, this book begins by focusing on assets and liabilities and discusses ways to save money, avoid debt, and maintain good credit. Then, you'll get a thorough overview of different types of investments, such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, real estate investments, and more. Finally, you'll find easy-to-follow advice on how to organize and protect your financial accounts.
　　This quick and easy guide features:
　　Checklists and questionnaires to help you plan
　　Proven advice from a financial expert
　　Helpful charts and tables
　　A quiz at the end of each chapter to reinforce learning and pinpoint weaknesses
　　A final exam at the end of the book
　　No unnecessary technical jargon
　　Packed with clear explanations and priceless tips from a pro, Financial Planning Demystified is your shortcut to planning for a lifetime of income.

作者简介：Paul J. Lim
　　Paul J. Lim is chief financial correspondent for U.S. News and World Report magazine and writes an investing column for the New York Times. He is the author of Investing Demystified.

Preface
PART Ⅰ YOUR ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
CHAPTER 1 Creating a Savings Plan
　CHAPTER 2 Borrowing and Credit
PART Ⅱ YOUR INVESTMENTS
　CHAPTER 3 Corporate Stocks
　CHAPTER 4 Corporate Bonds
　CHAPTER 5 Cash
　CHAPTER 6 Government Securities
　CHAPTER 7 Rear Estate
　CHAPTER 8 Commodities
CHAPTER Ⅲ YOUR FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS
　CHAPTER 9 Your Managed Funds
　CHAPTER 10 Cortege Savings
　CHAPTER 11 Retirement Savings
　CHAPTER 12 Safeguarding Your FinanciaL Ptan
FinaL Exam
Gtossary
Online Resources for Financial
Information
Answer Key
Index