
Personal Finance
Oxford University Press
2nd Edition
Published on 23. March 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
424 pages
978-0-19-874877-9 (ISBN)
Description
Equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate their personal finances confidently; this book takes the fear out of financial planning.
Personal Finance moves through fundamentals, including budgeting and managing debt, before engaging with major issues and life events where financial literacy is key. Pedagogical features including learning objectives, terminology boxes, and examples fully support students in developing their practical skills, whilst ponder points and questions encourage the application of these skills when making informed financial decisions. Engaging case studies and extensive examples throughout the text bring the subject to life.
The online resources to accompany Personal Finance feature:
For students:
-Auto-marked multiple choice questions to accompany each chapter
-Up-to-date information on tax, national insurance, and some of the key changes to financial products
-Curated links to online sources of further information
For lecturers:
-Two extended case studies to help develop student understanding of how to apply theory to practical, real-world problems
-A full set of customisable PowerPoint slides for each chapter
-Answers to selected exercises in the text
Personal Finance moves through fundamentals, including budgeting and managing debt, before engaging with major issues and life events where financial literacy is key. Pedagogical features including learning objectives, terminology boxes, and examples fully support students in developing their practical skills, whilst ponder points and questions encourage the application of these skills when making informed financial decisions. Engaging case studies and extensive examples throughout the text bring the subject to life.
The online resources to accompany Personal Finance feature:
For students:
-Auto-marked multiple choice questions to accompany each chapter
-Up-to-date information on tax, national insurance, and some of the key changes to financial products
-Curated links to online sources of further information
For lecturers:
-Two extended case studies to help develop student understanding of how to apply theory to practical, real-world problems
-A full set of customisable PowerPoint slides for each chapter
-Answers to selected exercises in the text
Reviews / Votes
This is a really useful book...I cannot think of a better book on the market. * Mr Ian Stephenson, Southampton Solent University * This is a clear, simple, well-presented, well-written and useful book. * Dr Lien Luu, University of Northampton * An easy to read text covering all the major areas of personal finance fully supported with examples, case studies an on-line resources. * Mr Karl Harper, Liverpool John Moores University * Personal Finance is essential reading for undergraduat es. King and Carey's extensive use of case studies is unique and together with clear definitions of key terms helps to demystify the world of personal finance. This text will help prepare students to make sound financial decisions throughout their life. * Annette Gillies, University of Portsmouth * It was easy to read which meant I could grasp and understand all the concepts effortlessly. * Sonia Cleave, student, Oxford Brookes University * It's simple and easy to follow... informative but not overwhelming. * Albijona Ferati *More details
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 159 mm
Width: 234 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
656 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-874877-9 (9780198748779)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Jane King, Senior Lecturer, Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics, Oxford Brookes, Mary Carey, Former Lecturer in Accounting and Finance, Oxford Brookes
Author
Senior Lecturer, Department of Accounting, Finance and EconomicsSenior Lecturer, Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics, Oxford Brookes
Former Lecturer in Accounting and FinanceFormer Lecturer in Accounting and Finance, Oxford Brookes
Content
1: Facing life decisions
2: Balancing your personal budget
3: Appreciating the limitations of financial regulation
4: Managing your debt
5: Understanding income tax and national insurance
6: Building your savings
7: Understanding capital gains tax and inheritance tax
8: Investing for the future
9: Buying your own home
10: Investing in buy-to-let property
11: Using insurance to manage your risks
12: Planning for your retirement
13: Making your will
14: Coping in a crisis
15: Bringing it all together
2: Balancing your personal budget
3: Appreciating the limitations of financial regulation
4: Managing your debt
5: Understanding income tax and national insurance
6: Building your savings
7: Understanding capital gains tax and inheritance tax
8: Investing for the future
9: Buying your own home
10: Investing in buy-to-let property
11: Using insurance to manage your risks
12: Planning for your retirement
13: Making your will
14: Coping in a crisis
15: Bringing it all together