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This media rich e-book links directly to tutorials andonline resources.CONTENTSSection One: MONEY $ MONEY $ MONEY $Chapter 1 Money Matters: Values, Vision, Mission, and YouChapter 2 Time Value of MoneyChapter 3 Planning and BudgetingChapter 4 Financial Instruments and InstitutionsSection Two: CREDIT MANAGEMENTChapter 5 Consumer Credit: Credit Cards and Student LoansChapter 6 Credit Bureau Reports and Identity TheftChapter 7 Auto and Home LoansChapter 8 Debt, Foreclosure, and BankruptcySection Three: LIMITING YOUR LIABILITYChapter 9 Tax ManagementChapter 10 Insurance: Covering Your AssetsSection Four: WEALTH ACCUMULATIONChapter 11 Investment BasicsChapter 12 Mutual FundsChapter 13 StocksChapter 14 BondsChapter 15 Real Estate InvestmentsSection Five: PERPETUAL PAYOFFSChapter 16 Retirement and Estate PlanningChapter 17 Financial Planning for LifeInternational editionNEW*9780073530697*PERSONAL FINANCE10th EditionBy Jack R Kapoor, College of Dupage, LesR Dlabay, Lake Forest College and Robert JHughes, Dallas County Comm College2012 (January 2011) / 768 pagesISBN: 9780073530697ISBN: 9780071327657 [IE]www.mhhe.com/kapoor10eYour journey to financial freedom starts here! 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