Personal Finance by Jane King
This new title makes the principles of personal financial planning clear and accessible, using engaging case studies and extensive examples to introduce students from a variety of disciplines to an essential set of skills. Encouraging students to take control of their finances, the book moves through fundamentals, including budgeting and managing debt, to engage with major issues and life events where financial literacy is key. Pedagogical features including learning objectives, case studies, terminology boxes, ponder points, examples, and questions help the students to develop their practical skills and show them how to make informed financial decisions. The text is also supported by an Online Resource Centre. Online Resource Centre: For students: Online updates Links to relevant websites For lecturers: Two extended case studies A full set of customisable PowerPoint slides for each chapter Answers to selected exercises in the text
.. they have taken the fear factor our of personal finance Siobhan Goggin Senior Lecturer, University of Lincoln It's simple and easy to follow...informative but not overwhelming. Albijona Ferati, student, University of Sheffield The case studies seemed very practical and related to the theory laid out in the previoys sections, both realistic and related to real life. Adam Horton, student, Brunel University Personal Finance: A Practical Approach is essential reading for all undergraduates. King and Carey's extensive use of case studies is unique and together with clear definitions of key terms helps to demystify the world of personal finance. This text will help prepare students to make sound financial decisions throughout their life. Annette Gillies, Senior Lecturer, University of Portsmouth
Jane King is Senior Lecturer, Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics at Oxford Brookes University. Mary Carey is a former lecturer in accounting and finance at Oxford Brookes University and has many years experience of teaching personal finance. She is a member of the ICAEW and currently works as a volunteer advisor for the Citizens Advice Bureau.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780199668830 |
| ISBN 10 | 0199668833 |
| Title | Personal Finance |
| Author | Jane King |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 2013-12-12 |
| Number of pages | 400 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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