Talking Money
by Jean Chatzky

Everything You Need To Know About Your Finances And Your Future

I want to start saving for retirement..........

How do I do it?

I'm planning to invest in stocks...............

How do I pick the right ones?

We're buying a house..........................

What kind of mortgage should we get?

In this amazingly concise and easy-to-understand book, Today show financial expert and Money magazine columnist Jean Chatzky tells you what you need to know about all money matters. Take control of your financial future today and learn:

• A breakdown and comparison between college saving plans, with the strengths and weaknesses of each option
• Five questions to ask before buying any stock, and the answers you should get before you do
• The essential steps in buying or selling a home, and how to come out ahead in real estate
• How to get the best deals on insurance, including life, health, and homeowner's
• A simple formula that shows how much you must save now to retire comfortably tomorrow
• The do's and don'ts of estate planning--including steps you should take now.

Jean Chatzky, a regular correspondent on the Today show and featured columnist for Money(r) and USA Today, offers TALKING MONEY, a detailed and informative guide on how to get personal finances in order. She knows firsthand that once minor money problems are under control, the big picture falls quickly into place. Her bits of practical advice include:

Understanding how to cut the interest you pay on credit cards, thereby reducing the interest not only on all the cards in your wallet, but on your mortgage and home equity loan as well.

Picking a stock or mutual fund to fill in a portfolio and correctly allocate your assets.

Finding and saving money for your kids' college fund.

Solid tips on how to purchase your first home.

And more.

This is the perfect book to guide readers over their financial hurdles, preparing them for long term goals and financial security.

Author Biography: Jean Chatzky appears weekly on NBC's the Today show, twice weekly on MSNBC, and writes a monthly column on the back page of Money magazine, the nation's leading personal finance magazine with nearly two million subscribers. She is also a frequent contributor to USA Today.

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