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Synopsis:
Bestselling author and nationally recognized financial authority Terry Savage sorts out the certainties from the sales pitches, and distinguishes the truths from the beliefs people have about their money.

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Jacket Description:
Does the thought of saving for retirement, coping with debt, or paying for college leave you fearful and frazzled? Are you confused and intimidated by "expert financial advice" you can’t understand? You need the Savage Truth on money–from the cash in your pocket to the world of online investing.

The candid and up-front advice in The Savage Truth On Money is aimed at your mind, your heart . . . and your balance sheet. Whether you’re just starting out or well on your way, Terry Savage will empower you to make informed money decisions and evaluate the advice that the financial industry sends your way. Savage’s expertise comes from her experience as a stock trader, stockbroker, investment advisor, television commentator, and bestselling personal finance author.

Step-by-step and dollar-by-dollar, The Savage Truth On Money enables you to manage your money by freeing yourself from debt, creating a budget you can live with, and investing wisely–even on a modest paycheck–to build equity and wealth. Savage helps you harness the power of the Web by using money management software to develop and track your financial plan.

There’s a Savage side to investing today. Find out what it is and how it could impact your 401(k) choices and IRA decisions. Discover how to control the twin emotions that destroy financial plans: fear and greed. Learn how to invest for retirement; insure for long-term care; create a college education fund; use life insurance and annuities; and make a smart estate plan so that your hard-earned wealth isn’t confiscated by taxes. Terry Savage will show you how.

The Savage Truth On Money gives you the facts, resources, and confidence you need to take charge of your finances today–and give you a secure future for tomorrow.

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Table of Contents:
Acknowledgments.

Introduction.

The Savage Truth on Getting Rich: You Can Have Financial Security If You Make Smart Choices.

The Savage Truth on Money Management: Knowledge Is Power.

The Savage Truth on Spending and Debt: It Can Make You or Break You.

The Savage Truth on Women and Money: We Live Longer, We Need More.

The Savage Truth on the Stock Market: What Goes Up Can Still Bring You Down.

The Savage Truth on Mutual Funds: Responsibility Still Required.

The Savage Truth on Chicken Money: Nest Eggs Need Some Safety.

The Savage Truth on Investing for Retirement: You Can Never Have Too Much.

The Savage Truth on Paying for College: It's Never Too Late to Make the Grade.

The Savage Truth on Insurance Policies: Best Bets against the Odds.

The Savage Truth on Living Longer: Time Is on Your Side.

The Savage Truth on Wills and Estates: It Pays to Plan While You Can.

The Savage Truth: Enough Is Enough!

Appendix: Mutual Fund Listing.

Index.

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