Alpha Books
Personal finance desk reference.
This reference book by Little (writer and editor of the Stocks website on About.com) provides guidance to neophytes on personal financial planning. Twelve chapters cover the basics of financial planning, budgeting, personal finance software, understanding money, banking, insurance, managing debt, investing, taxes, retirement, estate planning, and lifestyle changes (e.g. marriage, death, or college). Also included are appendixes containing information on additional resources, a glossary, useful formulas and tables, and guidance on online investing and personal finance tools. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)