Standard & Poor's Guide to Understanding Personal Finance

Streamlined, straightforward, and simple to read guides from Standard & Poor's and Lightbulb Press.The easiest way to get a grip on personal finance, investing, and retirementFrom the world's leading financial analysts and investor education specialists comes an invaluable foundation of knowledge for every kind of investment you want to make. These guides, a collaboration between Standard & Poor's and Lightbulb Press, use clear language and informative graphics to demystify financial topics. The books make it easy for you to navigate the financial markets and understand the basics of investing and personal finance. This guide provides the essential information you need to manage money and make key financial decisions. From saving for college to planning for retirement, the guide provides a concise look at saving, investing, credit, home ownership, insurance, and more.