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You can do the math, overcome your math phobia and make better financial decisions, Ron Lipsman

Label
You can do the math, overcome your math phobia and make better financial decisions, Ron Lipsman
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
You can do the math
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
54966416
Responsibility statement
Ron Lipsman
Review
"In You Can Do the Math, Ron Lipsman draws from over 30 years of teaching mathematics to help you take control of your financial destiny by applying basic arithmetic techniques. Step by step, he walks you through the fundamental calculations that underlie virtually every financial decision. Mastering such concepts as compounding interest, lease and loan payments, and the impact of inflation." "You Can Do the Math demystifies credit, mortgages, stocks and bonds - and even the odds of beating the house in Vegas, and will become an essential resource for anyone looking to conquer their math anxiety and make more informed financial decisions."--Jacket
Sub title
overcome your math phobia and make better financial decisions
Table Of Contents
I: Basic money -- 1. Saving for college -- 2. Investing for a college fund -- 3. Taking into consideration taxes and inflation -- 4. How tax-deferred accounts can help -- II: The facts of life -- 5. Your paycheck: what is your salary really worth? -- 6. Buying a house or car: mortgages and loans -- 7. Buying or leasing your car -- 8. Owning or renting your home -- 9. Insurance -- 10. Cut up those credit cards -- III: Accumulating wealth -- 11. Gambling: can I win the lottery? -- 12. The stock market and other investments -- 13. Retirement
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