Mastering Personal Finance
Published on 15. October 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-0-230-55301-9 (ISBN)
Description
Personal financial planning is a life skill that involves both knowledge of theory and the ability to apply this theory to practice. Personal Finance aims to equip you with the competence needed to confidently navigate your way around the complex world of finance and make your money work for you.
Reviews / Votes
'I would certainly recommend the book to my students. The writer has a clear wealth of practical experience which would be invaluable for students (and the general public) to have at hand.' - James Mallon, Napier University, UKMore details
Series
Edition
2007
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
295 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-230-55301-9 (9780230553019)
DOI
10.1057/9781137101662
Schweitzer Classification
Person
JOHN GORHAM is an experienced business manager. He has written technical articles and delivered lectures, and has served as an examiner and moderator for the Chartered Institute of Bankers.
Content
Preface.- Master of Your Destiny.- 'Money' and Other Expressions.- The Basic Tools.- Common Forms of Wealth.- Borrowing.- Insurance and Assurance.- Taxation.- Making Your Money Work.- Investing: An Art or a Science?.- Wills and Trusts.- Pensions.- Buying a Home.- Growing Old Gracefully.- Case Study.- Looking After Your Interests.- Appendices.- Index.