The Truth About Money (2nd Edition)

What is financial planning and why do you need it? How can you get out of debt? What are annuities or index funds? Do you really need all that insurance? How do you choose a financial adviser? Answering all of these questions-and more-The Truth About Money is back and better than ever. In this revised edition, Ric Edelman explains the new tax laws in an all-new section on taxes, gives the rundown on Roth IRAs, explains the dos and don'ts of lending money to family members, and offers a 130-question quiz that tests your financial planning knowledge.

From maximizing a financial portfolio to planning for college, The Truth About Money covers the entire spectrum of personal finance-in plain English.