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A Message from Nancy Margolis, Senior Editorial Director
of MsMoney.com:
After 10 years in the book business, I still feel about
books the way I did as a 12-year-old, whiling away the
hours, lost in the pages of a cherished novel. Books
were captivating because they had the power to convey
me to a world where my mind was stretched, provoked,
and entertained and where I felt anything was possible
and learning was infinite. As an editor, I have become
a more discriminating reader, but my criteria for what
makes a truly great book haven’t changed--the best
authors are those who share their knowledge in a way
that stimulates readers and makes them aware of their
limitless capacity for learning and discovery.
Each week in Editor’s Pick, I will introduce
you to a book that meets these criteria--a book to jump-start
or extend your financial education and put you one step
further on your path to financial health and independence.
Happy reading, and please feel free to contact me at
editor@msmoney.com.
Macmillan Teach Yourself Personal Finance in 24
Hours
By Janet Bigham-Bernstel and Lea Saslav
 Master
your personal finances--one hour at a time. That’s the
promise that co-authors Janet Bigham-Bernstel and Lea Saslav
make in their new book, Macmillan Teach Yourself Personal
Finance in 24 Hours. While the title may be a little misleading--suggesting
a cram course in financial planning--the book’s promise
is right on target. This is a thorough, and thoroughly intelligent,
approach to understanding and securing your financial health.
Divided into five sections, the book starts with a look at
the basics of financial goal setting, debt management, and
sticking to a budget. Once the foundations of financial fitness
have been laid, Bernstel and Saslav teach readers how to increase
personal wealth through various investment vehicles from stocks
to mutual funds and retirement accounts. Also covered is long-term
planning, including tax strategies and estate planning, and
how to deal with major life changes, such as marriage, family
spending, and retirement.
With quizzes, tips, and alerts to financial pitfalls, Macmillan
Teach Yourself Personal Finance in 24 Hours is a valuable
guide for anyone interested in creating and preserving financial
security. Can you spare 24 hours that could translate to a
lifetime of financial health?
Read more and buy a copy today!
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