On My Own Two FeetOn My Own Two Feet
a Modern Girl's Guide to Personal Finance
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Book, 2007
Current format, Book, 2007, , All copies in use.Book, 2007
Current format, Book, 2007, , All copies in use. Offered in 0 more formats"Prince Charming" is not a financial plan... * 90 percent of American women will find themselves the sole keepers of their personal finances at some point during their lives * Features easily understandable (and relatable) case studies as well as supporting graphs, charts, and more * Both authors are experienced financial analysts/ portfolio managers at leading money management firms "...if you see a woman dressed in designer jeans, stylish heels, and the latest trendy handbag, you may think, 'Wow, she's arrived.' However, the reality quite often is, 'Dang, she's just one paycheck away from losing it all.' " Sure, most young women would love to live a carefree lifestyle filled with lunches, Louis Vuitton, and lattes, but what many don't know is that doing so can lead to a serious financial breakdown down the road. On My Own Two Feet teaches young women what they need to know about financial responsibility and independence. Thirty-something financial planners Manisha Thakor and Sharon Kedar show readers how to: * Make a budget they can live with * Avoid the perils of imprudent credit card use * Invest for the future by harnessing the magical power of compounding interest * Guard against the unexpected with the appropriate insurance * Prepare for the future By offering women the key 20 percent of financial advice (minus the complex mumbo jumbo) that drives 80 percent of a person's financial wealth, the authors show women that the sooner they learn to apply these basic strategies, the more likely they are to achieve the typical lifetime financial objectives of owning a home, providing for oneself and/or a family, taking fun vacations, and retiring in comfort--free of financial stress. Manisha Thakor (Houston, TX), right, and Sharon Kedar (San Francisco, CA), both have extensive experience in the financial services industry. At various points in their careers they have worked as financial analysts, portfolio managers, and client servicing/ marketing executives for leading investment management firms with billions of dollars in assets under management. Both Manisha and Sharon earned M.B.A. degrees from Harvard Business School and are Chartered Financial Analyst ("C.F.A.") charterholders. Manisha received her B.A. in American Studies from Wellesley College. Sharon received her B.A. in economics from Rice University.
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- Avon, Mass. : Adams Media, c2007.
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