You can do the math : overcome your math phobia and make better financial decisions / Ron Lipsman.

Author/creator Lipsman, Ronald L.
Format Book
Publication InfoWestport, Conn. : Praeger, ©2004.
Descriptionxix, 193 pages ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents I: Basic money -- 1. Saving for college -- 2. Investing for a college fund -- 3. Taking into consideration taxes and inflation -- 4. How tax-deferred accounts can help -- II: The facts of life -- 5. Your paycheck: what is your salary really worth? -- 6. Buying a house or car: mortgages and loans -- 7. Buying or leasing your car -- 8. Owning or renting your home -- 9. Insurance -- 10. Cut up those credit cards -- III: Accumulating wealth -- 11. Gambling: can I win the lottery? -- 12. The stock market and other investments -- 13. Retirement.
Local noteLittle-341402--3051310489944
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2004040053
ISBN0275983412 (alk. paper)