Adams 101

Includes index

How loans work -- The right way to borrow money -- Student loans -- Credit cards -- Mortgages -- Other types of debt -- Paying off debt -- Living debt-free (doesn't mean no borrowing) -- The other side of debt/be the bank

"Debt is a part of life. But all too often, financial planning books turn the noteworthy details of managing debt into a lecture that would put even the most savvy money manager to sleep. Debt 101 cuts out the boring explanations and instead provides hands-on lessons that keep you engaged as you learn how to build financial security. From good versus bad debt to loan options and what you really need to know about credit cards, this primer is packed with hundreds of entertaining tidbits and concepts you won't be able to get anywhere else. So whether you're looking to pay down your debt, establish credit, or determine a clear plan for your financial future, Debt 101 has all the answers - even the ones you didn't know you were looking for"-- Page [4] of cover