
For years, personal finances has been like the murky waters of a person may be afraid to dive, much less understand anything about it because even the simple sound complicated definitions. However, the topic of personal finance is important, because money is important.
Even when a professional financial adviser is hired to manage the assets of a party, it is imperative that the person is able to maintain control and manage their finances and to recognize the options available to him. Among those professionals most successful, some have fallen into ruin, because they trusted someone with proceeds from the issue of money was inaccessible to them.
For me too – after reading several books on money management and finances in general, attending some courses, and signing a few e-mailings – the question remains a mystery until I met Jeff D. Opdyke “The Wall Street Journal,” an excellent reference book with the title added “complete guide to personal finance.”
The book lives up to its title by condensing and refining knowledge in the vast swamp or practices of finance and clarification for the reader as an easy pill to swallow. The author informs and educates the beginners and advanced, with seven chapters in the banking sector, borrowing, budgeting, investment planning, insurance and taxes.
Adorned with tables, lists, and special sections, chapters include everything related to personal finance. At the end of the introduction, Opdyke says: “In short, this book tells his cheat sheet to the finances of your life and it all starts at your local bank ..” Then goes on to explain the complexities of banking in the first chapter.
FDIC to cap rates, the rules of the annuity, and how the IRS chooses to audit taxpayers, the information throughout the book covers a vast territory, however, its language is clear and informative and the content has been researched and organized with great skill. Reading this book can make any ordinary citizen to reconsider many aspects of managing your money or the way that allows others to management.
Jeff D. Opdyke is a financial reporter who has covered investing and personal finance for The Wall Street Journal over the past twelve years. In his column in the newspaper, who writes with a personal touch to your home and how it affects their work and inform readers on matters of money. In addition. “The Wall Street Journal Complete Personal Finance Guide,” the author has a companion book, “The Book Wall Street Journal Personal Finance”, sold separately, and an earlier book, “Love and money guide of life for the financial success of “life in Opdyke Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with his wife and two children.
“. The Wall Street Journal Complete Personal Finance Guide” is 256 pages in paperback ISBN-10: 030733600X ISBN 13: 978-0307336002.
“The Wall Street Journal”. is an important book not only for individuals but also for schools and libraries, as it is an essential guide for young and old alike.