TY - BOOK AU - Ferrara,Miranda Herbert AU - LaMeau,Michele P. ED - Gale (Firm) TI - Personal finance T2 - Life and career skills series SN - 9781410317674 AV - HG179 .P37457 2015 U1 - 332.024 23 PY - 2015///] CY - Farmington Hills, Mich. PB - Gale, Cengage Learning KW - Finance, Personal KW - Electronic books N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; 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 N2 - 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 UR - https://ezp.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://link.gale.com/apps/pub/8GNB/GVRL?sid=gale_marc&u=lom_nwmichcoll ER -