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“A highly readable and substantial guide to the grown-up realms of money and business.” —Deborah Stead, The New York Times, If you've been meaning to get your finances in shape but have no idea where to start, this is your playbook: The all-new edition of the New York Times bestseller Get a Financial Life busts open the system, teaching tricks for becoming master of your own money universe. No matter what's happening in the economy, all the guidance you need is right here. You'll learn how to: • Pay off your credit cards and student loans and live debt free • Start saving, even if you're living paycheck to paycheck • Take advantage of the latest tax rules and save a bundle • Find smart investments while still supporting socially responsible companies • Come up with a down payment and buy a home, even in a tough economy • Afford grad school • Protect yourself from identity theft And you'll discover why a 401(k) is your best friend—even if the market is tanking.
About the Author
One of the nation's leading authorities on personal finance for young people, Beth Kobliner is a commentator and journalist, and author of the New York Times bestsellers Get a Financial Life and Make Your Kid a Money Genius (Even If You're Not) . In 2010, Beth was selected by President Obama to be a member of the President's Advisory Council on Financial Capability, where she created MoneyAsYouGrow.org. A former columnist for Money magazine, Beth has written for numerous other publications, including the New York Times and Wall Street Journal. As a content advisor for Sesame Workshop's financial education initiative For Me, For You, For Later, she offered on-air money advice to Elmo.
