Introduction to Personal Financial Management

Obviously, financial management is a critical function in organizations. Successful leadership and management of others requires successful leadership and management of oneself. Financial management is a critical function in self-management.

Sections in This Topic Include:

Basics of Personal Financial Planning
Budgeting
Insurance Planning
Savings
Consumer Credit and Debts
Investing
Tax Planning
Retirement Planning
Estate Planning
Estimating Your Net Worth

General Resources


Basics of Personal Financial Planning

Understanding and Controlling Your Finances -- The Basics
Understanding and Controlling Your Finances -- Incentives
Understanding and Controlling Your Finances -- Understanding Your Current Position
Understanding and Controlling Your Finances -- Gaining Control
Understanding and Controlling Your Finances -- Balanced Financial Life

Personal Financial Resources (geared toward investment planning, but addresses basic questions)
common terms in financial planning

Budgeting

How to Make a Budget and Stick to It

Insurance Planning

(disability, medical, life insurance, auto, home)

Basics and Planning

Too Little Insurance? (liability insurance)
Auto Insurance Basics
- - - Frequently Asked Questions
Disability Insurance
Health Insurance Frequently Asked Questions
- - - Life Insurance Frequently Asked Questions

Savings

66 Ways to Save Money
many money saving tips free newsletter with many ideas

Consumer Credit and Debts

Avoid Overspending
Rebuilding Credit FAQ
Legal and Financial Resource Center
Loans -- Getting

Investing

Investing 101
Frequently Asked Investment Questions
Glossary of Financial Terms
101 Ways to Save Your Money

Tax Planning

Tax Planning Guide
IRS

Retirement Planning

Retirement Planning (General)
another view of retirement planning

Estate Planning

Estate Planning: An Introduction Estate Planning -- An Introduction

Estimating Your Net Worth

an online calculator
Net Worth Calculator


General Resources

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