10 Commandments of Money: Survive and Thrive in the New Economy

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Whether it's her twice-weekly MSN Money column online, the 'Money Talk' Q & A's syndicated in newspapers throughout the USA or her monthly column in AARP the magazine, millions of Americans rely on Liz Weston for straightforward, compassionate advice on personal finance. In this comprehensive book, Liz outlines ten financial strategies for everyone to follow in today's tumultuous economy. From creating a workable budget to maintaining a financially sound marriage, Liz shows readers how to apply her advice to their specific situation, whether they need to decrease debt, build up savings or fund education. Debunking popular myths while giving unexpectedly brilliant tips, Liz's solid advice helps readers manage their money over the long-term as well as adding a few more pounds to their wallet today. THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF MONEY: 1. Create a budget that works in the real world, 2. Create a survival plan with cash and credit, 3. Pay off debt the smart way, 4. Don't avoid risk. Embrace it - but sensibly, 5. Your home is not a piggy bank - preserve its equity, 6. Saving for retirement must come first, 7. Get an education you can afford, 8. Reserve insurance for the big losses, 9. Treat your marriage like a business, 10. Defend yourself in the war on consumers.

Liz Weston is the No 1 most-read personal finance columnist on the Internet, according to Nielsen/NetRatings. Her Q & A columns appear in newspapers including the Los Angeles Times. Frequent media appearances include Dr. Phil and the Today show. She is, also, the recipient Consumer Media Service Award, is now writing a regular column for AARP and has a large and rapidly growing following on Facebook and Twitter.

"A wonderful basic personal finance book [with] enough counterintuitive ideas to keep even people who know a bit about personal finance reading further."-The New York Times "Where other authors often get it wrong, Weston gets it right. She digs into the data like nobody else."-Elisabeth Leamy, ABC News "A perfect read as a financial primer. Weston's solid and occasionally humorous writing shines through . . . takes this book from being yet another personal finance book to being an enjoyable read I would recommend."-The Simple Dollar