50 Things You Can Do to Improve: How to Spend Less, Save More, and Make the Most of What You Have - Softcover

An award-winning financial journalist presents a beginner's guide to personal finance that introduces fifty simple, easy-to-follow strategies to help readers gain financial independence by creating an investment portfolio, buying a house, planning for retirement, getting organized, and more. Original. 30,000 first printing.

Everything you need to know about personal finance -- whether you're just starting out or starting over.

The hardest part of attaining personal financial freedom is getting started. Ilyce R. Glink makes it a snap. The smart, simple strategies presented in 50 Simple Things You Can Do to Improve Your Personal Finances let you take immediate control of your money. With her trademark wit, friendly style, and crystal-clear examples, Ilyce Glink helps you set financial goals and reach them. Topics include:

* Starting Out * Budgets and Savings * Credit, Credit Reports, and Debt * Investing Yourself in Investments * Big Purchases * The Ins and Outs of Insurance * Taxes * Marriage, Partnerships, Children * Planning for Your Retirement