Armed Forces Guide to Personal Financial Planning

By Margaret H. Belknap and F. Michael Marty

Book Overview

Complete information and advice on personal finances How to prosper on a military salary and practical tips on investing your money, buying a car, buying a house, paying your taxes, and more Ideal for service financial management assistance offices

Revised and updated for today's military, this comprehensive guide covers all key financial decisions from choosing checking accounts and using credit cards to deciding whether to rent or buy a home and choosing an insurance policy. In light of the realities of the war on terror, special attention is paid to managing your finances while deployed. Military personnel of all services and ranks will benefit from the advice given in this crisply written book. Each topic is covered in a thorough, logical, and easy-to-read manner.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0811733106
• ISBN13: 9780811733106
• Release Date: December 2006
• Publisher: Stackpole Books
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

A Must for All Financial Novices!

As someone with limited exposure to financial planning I was amazed by how much information this book contains and in such an easy to understand format. This is the perfect handbook for service members and their families looking to establish or maintain sound financial footing. Covers buying vs. renting a house, dealing with taxes, college and medical expenses, insurance, investment strategiesfor beginners and experts, and much, much more. Even has a special checklist for families preparing for a deployment.