Personal Finance in Plain English: Definitions. Examples. Uses.
Mar 2025 · Simon and Schuster
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Discover the ins and outs of personal finance—in a language you can actually understand—with these clear, straightforward definitions and explanations of all things finance from income and assets to credit, loans, and debt, to stocks, bonds, money markets, and more.
The personal finance book you wished you had in school!
Managing your money is not an easy job, and it’s made even more complicated by the specific terminology used in personal finance. Reading through a loan agreement, credit card terms and conditions, or a stock market report can leave even the most financially responsible people wondering what exactly does this mean? Now, Personal Finance in Plain English has the answers.
You’ll find straightforward explanations of 350 personal finance terms ranging from banking and taxes to credit cards, student loans, and mortgages, to stock, cryptocurrency, retirement planning, and more. This quick, easy-to-use glossary teaches you what the term means, how the concept works, and how it is used. Read through the chapters for a solid primer in personal finance or refer to specific definitions as needed when reviewing your financial documents.
Take control of your financial goals and master the complex language of finance with Personal Finance in Plain English.
The personal finance book you wished you had in school!
Managing your money is not an easy job, and it’s made even more complicated by the specific terminology used in personal finance. Reading through a loan agreement, credit card terms and conditions, or a stock market report can leave even the most financially responsible people wondering what exactly does this mean? Now, Personal Finance in Plain English has the answers.
You’ll find straightforward explanations of 350 personal finance terms ranging from banking and taxes to credit cards, student loans, and mortgages, to stock, cryptocurrency, retirement planning, and more. This quick, easy-to-use glossary teaches you what the term means, how the concept works, and how it is used. Read through the chapters for a solid primer in personal finance or refer to specific definitions as needed when reviewing your financial documents.
Take control of your financial goals and master the complex language of finance with Personal Finance in Plain English.
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Jennifer Graziano
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May 23, 2025
Money in calculation quantities defines worth before and after equities exist from purchase. Banking is for the budget schedule money has. Proof that retirement begins at any age from an expert source; is a social security benefit requirement. It's also mandatory for becoming millionaire; who invest in real estate; are savings account bankers, spend with economic experience and guard debt topics of money. Loans are in the word itself; however, that is the limit to asset sharing. There is no borrow money; only taking an offer to gain strategy experience shares. Invested stock and bond give a portfolio a class to live in.
About the author
Michele Cagan is a CPA, author, and financial mentor. With more than twenty years of experience, she offers unique insights into personal finances, from breaking out of debt and minimizing taxes to maximizing income and building wealth. Michele has written numerous articles and books about small business finances, investing, and accounting, including The Infographic Guide to Personal Finance; Real Estate Investing 101; Investing 101; Budgeting 101; Stock Market 101, 2nd Edition; and The Financial Recovery Workbook. In addition to her financial know-how, Michele has a not-so-secret love of painting, Star Wars, and chocolate. She lives in Maryland with her kid, dogs, cats, and koi. Get more financial guidance from Michele by visiting MicheleCaganCPA.com.
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