Busy Family's Guide to Money

Every family worries about money, whether they're strapped for cash and living paycheck to paycheck, or concerned about saving for college or retirement. And hardworking parents don't always have time to spare for reworking the budget or shopping around for the best college savings account. Written by top USA TODAY personal finance columnists experts Sandra Block, John Waggoner and Kathy Chu, this book covers all the most pressing financial issues that families face. Readers will find concise, sensible information on how to: discuss money with a spouse create a budget the family can stick to take control of debt teach kids about money management get the most out of healthcare claim all applicable tax breaks prepare for big purchases: a car, a home, braces… plan for college and retirement The Busy Family's Guide to Money is the perfect resource for families who need real, practical solutions–fast.Summary: Way too much going out and not enough coming in - that is essentially the summary describing most people's money troubles.Rating: 5Way too much going out and not enough coming in - that is essentially the summary describing most people's money troubles. "The Busy Family's Guide to Money: Simple Steps to Financial Security" is what it says it is - a guide for families for which every day seems like some variation of chaos for them, to get their finances in order. With plenty of easy to follow advice to how to start saving money, getting the most out of your mortgage, simple investment tips, tax breaks, and so much more to help families put themselves back on the right track. Deftly composed, "The Busy Family's Guide to Money: Simple Steps to Financial Security" is highly recommended for community library finance collections and for any head of a busy household.