When it comes to money management, most of us take a hands-off approach because we''re just not confident that we have the know-how needed. But personal finance is actually more personal than it is finance.

Tim Maurer has made a career out of distilling complex financial concepts into understandable, doable actions. In this eminently practical book, he shows readers how to

• better understand their values and goals in order to simplify their money decisions
• budget major expenses intelligently
• reduce and eliminate debt
• make vital decisions on home, auto, and life insurance
• establish a world-class investment portfolio
• craft a workable retirement plan
• and more

Readers will be relieved to see that managing their money is actually not as complicated as they thought--and that they can take control of their financial future starting today.