Personal Finance: 2025 Release ISE

PART ONE: PLANNING YOUR PERSONAL FINANCES 
1. Personal Finance Basics and the Time Value of Money 
Appendix: The Time Value of Money
2. Financial Aspects of Career Planning
Appendix: Résumés, Cover Letters, and Interviews
3. Money Management Strategy: Financial Statements and Budgeting
Appendix: Money Management Information Sources and Advisors
4. Planning Your Tax Strategy

PART TWO: MANAGING YOUR PERSONAL FINANCES
5. Financial Services: Savings Plans and Payment Methods 
6. Introduction to Consumer Credit
7. Choosing a Source of Credit: The Costs of Credit Alternatives

PART THREE: MAKING YOUR PURCHASING DECISIONS
8. Consumer Purchasing Strategies and Legal Protection
Appendix: Consumer Protection Agencies and Organizations
9. The Housing Decision: Factors and Finances

PART FOUR: INSURING YOUR RESOURCES 
10. Property and Motor Vehicle Insurance
11. Health, Disability, and Long-Term Care Insurance
12. Life Insurance

PART FIVE: INVESTING YOUR FINANCIAL RESOURCES 
13. Investing Fundamentals
14. Investing in Stocks
15. Investing in Bonds
16. Investing in Mutual Funds
17. Investing in Real Estate and Other Investment Alternatives

PART SIX: CONTROLLING YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE 
18. Starting Early: Retirement Planning
19. Estate Planning

Personal Finance is designed to empower students to make informed decisions that can shape their financial future. The book provides essential knowledge on managing money, from budgeting and saving to investing and retirement planning. It emphasizes practical strategies for navigating challenges such as unexpected financial setbacks, economic crises, and life changes. With a focus on real-world applications, the text equips readers with the tools they need to plan for long-term financial security and make decisions that can improve their quality of life. Through clear explanations and relevant examples, Personal Finance helps students gain the confidence to take control of their financial well-being.