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A completely revised and updated fourth edition of the New York Times bestseller, designed to guide younger adults through the world of personal finance.More than ever before, people in their twenties and thirties need help getting their financial lives in order. And who could blame them? These so-called millennials have come of age in the wake of the worst economic crisis in memory, and are now trying to get by in its aftermath. They owe record levels of student loan debt, face sky-high rents, and struggle to live on a budget in an uncertain economy. It's time for them to get a financial life. For two decades, Beth Kobliner's bestseller has been the financial bible for people in their twenties and thirties. With her down-to-earth style, she has taught them how to get out of debt, learn to save, and invest for their futures. In this completely revised and updated edition, Kobliner shares brand-new insights and concrete, actionable advice geared to help a new generation of readers form healthy financial habits that will last a lifetime. With fresh material that reflects the changing digital world, Get a Financial Life remains an essential tool for young people learning how to manage their money. From tackling taxes to boosting credit scores, Get a Financial Life can show those just starting out how to decrease their debt, avoid common money mistakes, and navigate the world of personal finance in today's ever-changing landscape.
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.
