Financial Literacy Month is nearly over, and we come to you with our last Financial Literacy Fridays blog post. I know, I’m sad too. This last one is personal to me, as a soon-to-be college graduate in my early twenties. How can I build my future with a firm financial foundation? For those of you like me, or you who have nephews, granddaughters, or neighbors like me, I hope this helps. This week, we present Personal Finance in Your 20s for Dummies by Eric Tyson.
“When it comes to protecting your financial future, starting sooner rather than later is the smartest thing you can do. This hands-on guide provides you with the targeted financial advice you need to establish firm financial footing in your 20s and to secure your finances for years to come. Discover how to establish a financial foundation, navigate money issues in the real world, and maximize your income throughout your career. If you’re looking for sound, reliable advice on how to make smart financial choices in the real world, Personal Finance in Your 20s for Dummies has you covered.” (Amazon)
Personal Finance in Your 20s for Dummies includes such topics as
- Budgeting and Saving
- Everything Credit: Scores and Reports
- Housing: Comparing Renting and Buying
- Successful Investing Principles
- The Lowdown on Health Insurance
- Ten Ways to Save on a Car
- Ten Things to Value More Than Your Money
We hope this encourages you to explore the world of personal finance and building new and wonderful habits from the very beginning, and we hope that this series has inspired you to grab the world of finance by the proverbial horns and start working to make your financial situation better.