FINANCIAL BASICS: MONEY-MANAGEMENT GUIDE FOR STUDENTS
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| Rating | : | 4.21 (633 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0814251307 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 145 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-12-06 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Since everyone does not handle money in the same way, Knox gives money-management options for readers to find their best way. She discusses financial personalities and the emotions of money, as well as practical record-keeping and simple filing techniques. Beginning with debit-credit card issues, student loan decisions, and the challenge of managing and reducing debt, Knox walks readers through money management. Many on college campuses are calling it a fiscal crisis. Jason is typical of today's college students, who are assuming unprecedented debt burdens because of relaxed limits on student loans and easily obtained credit cards. In Financial Basics, Knox blends her extensive money-management experience with her desire to inform and help students master their finances: she shares experiences about money lessons learned in college, and offers sound solutions and advice for students and their families. The book includes helpful worksheets and is written in an easy-to-read style, using testimonials and examples that will ring true to students.. Financial Basics tackles the gaps in the personal financial knowledge of college students. She skillfully addresses the how to's of checking ac
This book provides credible examples to head off problems and engages both students and their families in pre-emptive planning not only for college but also for life. A must for parents and students." . "Students have a great deal to manage in their lives away from home--from their coursework to relationships to personal decisions, one of which is how to manage their finances
TJ Jones said by beginning chapters with a story of how some dumb college kid ruined their finances because of x. This book stands out from other introductory finance books by beginning chapters with a story of how some dumb college kid ruined their finances because of x, then follows up by talking about x in a very general way. It's a nice primer but lacks substance. That being said, it's a little long for its depth of content.The purchase can only be justified if it is required text for a class, as is my case, or the reader is searching for a glancing read of common financial pitfalls.. be smart w/ your money marcus must know material for everyday life. TNeema said A good book, a bit too much focus on financial. A good book, a bit too much focus on financial aid. A bit more introduction to life finances would have been helpful: i.e. what is involved in a loan, mortgage, basics of investing just an intro to know what is out there and what it pays to start thinking about for the future.