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"The bestselling book that the New York Times hailed as &#8220;a highly readable and substantial guide to the grown-up realms of money and business,&#8221; Get a Financial Life is a must-read for anyone in their twenties and thirties (or beyond) who wants to understand the basics of personal finance.If you&#8217;ve been meaning to get your finances in shape but have no idea where to start, this is your playbook. Get a Financial Life busts open the system, teaching tricks for becoming master of your own money universe. No matter what&#8217;s happening in the economy, all the guidance you need is right here. You&#8217;ll learn how to: &#8226; Pay off your credit cards and student loans and live debt free &#8226; Start saving, even if you&#8217;re living paycheck to paycheck &#8226; Take advantage of the latest tax rules and save a bundle &#8226; Find smart investments while still supporting socially responsible companies &#8226; Come up with a down payment and buy a home, even in a tough economy &#8226; Afford grad school &#8226; Protect yourself from identity theft  And you&#8217;ll discover why a 401(k) is your best friend&#8212;in boom times and even if the market is tanking.  From tracking your spending to finding deals on insurance to navigating the new world of homebuying, this easy-to-understand, comprehensive guide provides an up-to-date road map of the world of personal finance. Whether you earn $30,000 or $300,000, are single or married, are drowning in debt or just looking for ways to keep your savings secure in uncertain times, you&#8217;ll find the answers you need in Get a Financial Life. &#8220;A daring book&#8230;.A life&#8217;s worth of smart financial advice&#8221; (Newsweek)."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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