Ebook: Money Management For Canadians All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies

Money Management For Canadians All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies® -- About the Authors -- About the Technical Editor -- Contents at a Glance -- Table of Contents -- Introduction -- Book I: Taking Stock of Your Financial Situation -- Chapter 1: Your Financial Snapshot -- Figuring Out What You're Worth -- Figuring Out What You Spend -- Identifying Your Money Personality -- Chapter 2: Setting Financial Goals -- What Are Your Goals: Then and Now -- Determining Your Goals: A Five-Year Plan -- Setting Priorities -- Forming Strategies for Success -- Write This Down! -- Chapter 3: Distinguishing Needs from Wants -- What I Really Need Is ... -- What I Really Want Is ... -- Making Good Choices -- Chapter 4: Saving Smartly -- The Benefits of Saving -- Tips for Saving Money -- Chapter 5: Spending Wisely -- Finding Alternatives to Spending -- Making Over Your Lifestyle -- Living on Less -- Hanging On to Your Found Money -- Earning Additional Income -- Book II: Money Management Basics -- Chapter 1: Getting Credit (Where Credit Is Due) -- The Pros and Cons of Credit -- Establishing Credit for the First Time -- Deciding on an Acceptable Level of Credit -- Avoiding the Credit Card Trap with the Two-Card System -- Understanding the Cost of Credit -- Chapter 2: Getting Into Debt -- Understanding Debts and Expenses -- Assessing Your Situation -- Chapter 3: Getting Out of Debt -- Putting Together a Budget -- Using Your Budget to Get Ahead of Your Debt -- Moving Money to Improve Your Debt Picture -- Filing for Bankruptcy Protection -- Chapter 4: Budgeting and Record Keeping -- Determining Your Essential Expenses: What You Need -- Determining Your Nonessential Expenses: What You Want -- Recognizing and Avoiding Hidden Expenses -- Factoring in Emergency Expenses -- Accounting for Taxes -- Paying Yourself First -- Setting Up a Basic Budget.;All the information you need to manage your money wisely in one great guide Looking to expand your knowledge of money management? This all-in-one resource is the tool you need. From dealing with debt and setting financial goals to starting a small business and planning your estate, this indispensable desk reference is bursting with sound financial advice. Our Canadian financial experts offer the insight you need for making first-class money-management decisions. Setting financial goals - determine your money personality and set a financial course that works for you Getting yourself out of debt - tackle credit problems and expense issues to set yourself on the right path Buying and selling a home - get the home of your dreams for the best price and sell your house easily and profitably Understanding investing essentials - explore your options to make the most of your money Building wealth through stocks, bonds, and mutual funds - buy the most profitable investment vehicles no matter what the economic climate Planning your retirement - build your RRSPs to enjoy a comfortable retirement free from money worries Readying your estate - ensure that your estate is properly managed and safe from taxes Starting a small business - set out on an entrepreneurial adventure with everything you need to be successful "An indispensable reference guide."--Mike Gillespie, Canwest News Service Open the book and find: How to manage your money to meet your goals Budget tips to help you save more How to reduce the taxes you pay Expert tips on buying your perfect home The best investments for your personality and goals How to build a diversified portfolio The scoop on how much you'll need to retire comfortably Essential information on estate planning What you need to succeed in small business.