Money Is Everything : Personal Finance for the Brave New Economy.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Reaume, Amanda.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Career development.

Finance, Personal.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (324 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Money Is Everything

Place of Publication:

Naperville : Callisto Media Inc., 2015.

Summary:

This book provides a comprehensive guide for millennials navigating the modern economic landscape. It covers practical advice on internships, job hunting, freelancing, and side hustles to build a strong career foundation. The text also delves into financial planning, budgeting, shopping strategies, and making significant purchases. Additionally, it addresses credit management, student loans, debt repayment, and investment options. The author's purpose is to equip young adults with the necessary skills to manage their finances effectively and adapt to a rapidly changing job market. The intended audience is millennials facing economic challenges, particularly those affected by the Great Recession and carrying student debt. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

Cover Page

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents

Foreword

Introduction

Part One - Making It

Chapter 1 - Internships

Paid vs. Unpaid Internships

Internships for College Credit

Can You Negotiate Your Salary?

Office Politics!

What About a Job?

From The Source: What's It Really Like To Be An Intern?

Chapter 2 - Jobs

Get an Interview

Interview Like a Boss

Choose the Right Opportunity

Negotiate Your Salary

How to Be a Superstar Employee

How to Ask for a Pay Raise

Transitioning to a New Job

From The Source: How Do You Build A Great Reputation At Work?

Chapter 3 - Self-Employment and Freelancing

How to Start Your Own Business

Market Yourself

Fee Structures

Build a Steady Income Stream

Where to Work

Housekeeping for Freelancers

From The Source: What's It Really Like To Freelance?

Chapter 4 - Side Hustles

Embrace the Sharing Economy

Make Money Online

Sell Things Offline

Provide Services

From The Source: What Makes For A Successful Side Hustle?

Hacks

Part Two - Spending It

Chapter 5 - Planning

You Might Be Broke, But You Still Need a Plan

DIY Financial Planning

Feeling Overwhelmed?

From The Source: What Millennials Need To Know About Financial Planning

Chapter 6 - Budgeting

Three Essential Things to Consider When Creating a Budget

Feast or Famine: What to Do If You Underspend or Overspend

Strategies to Help You Stick to Your Budget

From The Source: What Can Budgets Do For You?

Chapter 7 - Shopping

The Shopping Commandments

Online vs. High Street

Best Things to Buy Online

Things to Never Buy Online

Renting vs. Buying

You Can Negotiate That

New vs. Used

Where's the Free Stuff?

From The Source: How Can Being Frugal Save Me Money?

Chapter 8 - "Big" Purchases

Buying a Car.

Buying a House

Buying Health Insurance

From The Source: Advice For Big Purchases

Part Three - Borrowing It

Chapter 9 - Credit: Scores, Reports, History

What Is It?

How Is It Calculated?

What's the Difference Between a Credit Score, Report, and History?

Getting Your Credit Scores and Credit Reports

Building or Repairing Your Credit Score

How to Prevent Identity Theft

What to Do If Your Identity Is Stolen

From The Source: How Important Is Building Credit For Millennials?

Chapter 10 - Personal Credit

Know Your Terms

The Skinny on Your Credit Choices

The Psychology of Debt

From The Source: What You Need To Know About Personal Credit

Chapter 11 - Student Loans

Student Loans 101

Does This Repayment Plan Make Me Look Broke?

What about Private Loans?

One Loan to Rule Them All: Consolidate Your Loans

Break Up with Your Private Lender and Save

What If You Can't Pay?

Save Yourself! Tips to Minimize Student Debt

From The Source: What Do I Need To Know About Student Loan Debt?

Chapter 12 - Becoming Debt-Free

Stop Debt in Its Tracks

Negotiate Your Rates

Consolidate Your Debt

Create a Repayment Plan

Debt-Stacking Method

Debt-Snowball Method

The Seven-Month Itch: Keeping Motivated

Never Again! Make a Vow to Stay Debt Free

From The Source: What Can I Do To Pay Off Debt Or Stop My Debt From Getting Worse?

Part Four - Saving It

Chapter 13 - Disposable Income

Do You Want to Be a Millionaire or Just Live Like One?

Allocating Your Disposable Income

From The Source: What Should I Do With My Disposable Income?

Chapter 14 - Saving Vs. Paying Off Debt

You Can't Do Everything

Ways to Use Money, Ranked

From The Source: Choosing Between Saving And Paying Off Debt

Chapter 15 - Investing

Ways to Pump Up Your Money.

Uncommon Investment Options

Not All Stocks Are Created Equal

Have More Than One Basket

100K By 30: Why Starting Early Is Important

From The Source: Why Should I Invest?

Afterword

Endnotes.

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ISBN:

9781623155353

1623155355

OCLC:

1402027261