If You're Clueless about Financial Planning and Want to Know More

Successful financial planning is about thinking ahead, making a smart strategy and taking action. Sometimes the first step is the hardest, so If You're Clueless About Financial Planning and Want to Know More is the cheerful kick-in-the-pants and hearty heads-up to get you going. It provides readers with everything they need to put together a financial plan, including specific types of investments, insurance, and estate planning. Assuming no technical knowledge on the part of the reader, If You're Clueless About Financial Planning shines light on: -- risk and protection of cash and investments -- planning for the future using college and retirement investments -- hedging against the unforeseen with life, disability and health insurance -- thinking ahead about the estate you'll pass on -- the latest information on trusts, online investing, and other subjects that change with new laws and new technology