
Personal Finance in Plain English: Definitions. Examples. Uses.
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Discover the ins and outs of personal finance—in a language you can actually understand—with these clear, straightforward definitions and explanations of all things finance from income and assets to credit, loans, and debt, to stocks, bonds, money markets, and more.
The personal finance book you wished you had in school!
Managing your money is not an easy job, and it’s made even more complicated by the specific terminology used in personal finance. Reading through a loan agreement, credit card terms and conditions, or a stock market report can leave even the most financially responsible people wondering what exactly does this mean? Now, Personal Finance in Plain English has the answers.
You’ll find straightforward explanations of 350 personal finance terms ranging from banking and taxes to credit cards, student loans, and mortgages, to stock, cryptocurrency, retirement planning, and more. This quick, easy-to-use glossary teaches you what the term means, how the concept works, and how it is used. Listen through the chapters for a solid primer in personal finance or refer to specific definitions as needed when reviewing your financial documents.
Take control of your financial goals and master the complex language of finance with Personal Finance in Plain English.
©2025 Michele Cagan, CPA (P)2025 Simon & Schuster AudioPeople who viewed this also viewed...
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