--For dummies

Includes index

Introduction -- Knowing what financial security means to you -- Establishing a financial safety net -- Reducing and repaying debt -- Protecting yourself with insurance -- Lowering your tax bill -- Investing for the long haul -- Setting financial goals beyond paying bills -- Estate planning: leaving a legacy -- Staying financially resilient in a volatile world -- Continuing your financial education -- Ten ways to prevent identity theft and fraud

Money Management Essentials For Dummies is your cheat sheet on becoming financially secure, now and into the future. Small and value-priced for the budget conscious, this book offers strategies for anyone to say goodbye to excess debt and prepare to achieve their goals. You'll discover the easy steps you can start taking today to get to a place of stability with your money. Create an emergency fund, manage outstanding debt, get good insurance, invest your money, and set financial goals--with this easy-to-follow guidance. This Essentials For Dummies guide will help you set yourself up for financial success