Includes appendix and index.

Part 1: Foundations of financial planning: Understanding the financial planning process -- Developing your financial statements and plans -- Preparing your taxes -- Part 2: Managing basic assets: Managing your cash and savings -- Making automobile and housing decisions -- Part 3: Managing credit: Using credit -- Using consumer loans -- Part 4: Managing insurance needs: Insuring your life -- Insuring your health -- Protecting your property -- Part 5: Managing investments : Investment planning -- Investment in stocks and bond -- Investment in mutual funds and real estate -- Part 6: Retirement and estate planning: Planning for retirement -- Preserving your estate.