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8 Steps Couples Can Take to Make the Most of Their Money--and Live Richly Ever After
Collins
May 2007
On Sale: May 8, 2007
240 pages ISBN: 006074488X EAN: 9780060744885 Hardcover
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Non-Fiction | Self-Help
Middle-class couples are working harder than ever. So why
are they finding it more difficult to finance their homes,
send their kids to college, and save toward retirement? Couples who are strapped for time and weighed down by costly
fixed expenses need more than a personal finance pep talk:
They need a plan. In The Big Payoff, CNBC correspondent
Sharon Epperson lays out a nuts-and-bolts program that
couples of all ages can use to realize their financial
dreams. From stretching your budget and investing wisely in
your home to protecting your family's money and building
wealth over the years, The Big Payoff offers a concise
bounty of precious information and practical steps toward
financial wellness. Epperson begins by showing couples how to communicate better
about money. She helps them realize that the same qualities
needed to create a lasting relationship—understanding,
compromise, and patience—are vital when it comes to building
a secure financial future. Every important decision couples
make, whether it's buying a home, having kids, changing
jobs, or preparing for retirement, will inevitably involve a
discussion about money, and Epperson teaches them how to
handle finances with a cool hand while keeping the marriage
vibrant and healthy. In addition, she empowers couples to
take money matters into their own hands and shows them that
by taking control of their finances, they can stop fretting
about cash and start focusing on the important things in life. Each of the following chapters is designed to get partners
talking and thinking about their financial life together. In
eight easy-to-understand steps, Epperson unpacks the various
options for saving money; creating emergency, retirement,
and college savings plans; investing in a home; choosing the
right life and health insurance; and drafting an estate
plan. A wife and mother of two herself, Epperson knows a
thing or two about the pitfalls of financial planning and
doses her advice with plenty of humorous anecdotes,
hard-earned experience, and down-to-earth language.
Additionally, through helpful worksheets and exercises, The
Big Payoff helps readers customize a plan that will work
best for them and reap the most payback. It's never too late or too early to start, and now is the
best time to start planning. Whether you are newlyweds or
fast-approaching retirement, just starting a family or soon
to be empty-nesters, this book is for you. After working
hard to provide for your family, the reward of discovering
your financial strength will be the peace of mind to enjoy
your marriage, your family, and the rest of your lives together.
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