Personal finance / 
Miranda Herbert Ferrara and Michele P. LaMeau, project editors. 
 - 1 online resource (xiii, 394 pages) :  illustrations (chiefly color). 
 - Life and career skills series ;  volume 1 Gale eBooks .
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Personal decision making and shopping -- Common concerns -- How to pay for everyday purchases -- Why people go into debt -- Types of loans -- Sources of loans -- Too much debt -- Saving and investing money -- Reasons for saving and investing -- Types of investment and savings options -- Insurance and government protection -- Types of insurance -- Government insurance and protection programs. 
<br/><br/> This book guides readers in making prudent decisions about spending, saving, and borrowing, walking them through major life events, such as buying or renting a home, purchasing or leasing a car, and saving for college and retirement. It also offers practical guidance about purchasing insurance, applying for government benefits, and being an informed consumer. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781410317674 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Finance, Personal.
<br/><br/><label>Index Terms--Genre/Form: </label><br/>Electronic books.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>HG179  / .P37457 2015 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>332.024