Personal Finance: A Practical Approach

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

Self-test questions
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