52 Weeks to Financial Fitness is your personal financial trainer -- a friendly and authoritative expert that will guide you week by week to manage your finances and make your money grow. In the current frenzied market it's hard to know whom to turn to for solid advice. Into this void steps the calm presence of Marshall Loeb, personal finance pioneer and former editor of two of the most successful magazines in history, Fortune and Money. Personal finance and investments are a lot like doing exercise. Few of us are happy with our finances or our physiques. For many people, just getting started on a fitness program is the hardest part. But once you begin, you marvel at how easy it is and wonder how you ever did without it. Marshall Loeb's program for financial fitness, like any good exercise program, starts simply and moves gradually to heavier lifting, boosting your confidence as you move forward. Not only will you learn how to budget your accounts and get your insurance in order, but you'll also have a strong enough background to choose the investments that are right for you (stocks, bonds, or mutual funds) and the know-how to pick a financial planner and get the most out of his or her services. No matter what kind of financial shape you're in, Marshall -- week by week -- carefully brings you to the next level. 52 Weeks to Financial Fitness tells you everything you need to know to become financially fit. With its comprehensive coverage and ease of use, the book will serve as your practical financial guide. Some examples: * Week 2: Ten ways to boost your savings. * Week 7: Design a realistic family budget with Marshall's three-stage method. * Week 11: Thirteen ways to cut your taxes this year. * Weeks 18 and 19: Get your debt under control and design a sensible borrowing plan. * Week 22: Start investing profitably in stocks. * Week 23: Look into investing in bonds. * Week 33: Cut the cost of your car insurance without cutting your coverage. * Week 46: Calculate and save what you will need to retire comfortably and without worry.

Thought provoking, engaging and to the point! The Financial Fitness Blueprint addresses the importance of taking responsibility for our financial lives. For those serious about escaping the rat race and taking charge of their money, this book is a must read! Author Courtney Carroll draws upon stories from his life and the lives of others so you can benefit from established principles of finance. By following a few simple disciplines on a daily basis, such as saving more, spending less, protecting and investing your money wisely, you can avoid the financial mistakes made by the majority in society and create a financially fit future. Written for individuals seeking financial freedom, this guidebook will help you: Avoid the financial pitfalls and credit traps that have gotten so many into trouble; Earn reasonable and consistent returns on your investments and protect your money from loss; Reduce expenses and secure your retirement by paying yourself first; Use life insurance to secure your families future wealth Carroll explores three primary vehicles for wealth creationbusiness ownership, stocks and real estate investingand shares his views as to which vehicle he believes is best suited for achieving financial fitness Working professionals and students at any level will benefit from reading The Financial Fitness Blueprint, as it teaches you how to develop the habits and behaviours needed to achieve financial success.

Financial Fitness for beginner by Diana E. Young

All good managers working in sport need to have a clear understanding of the principles of finance and accounting. Whether working in the private, public or voluntary sectors, a firm grasp of the basic concepts and techniques of financial management is essential if a manager is to make effective decisions and to implement those decisions successfully. Managing Sport Finance is the first book to offer a comprehensive introduction to financial management and accounting specifically designed for managers working in sport. The book assumes no prior knowledge of finance or accounting on the part of the reader. It clearly and succinctly guides the reader through each key concept and practical technique, including: balance sheets income statements costing systems and decision making investment appraisal budgeting and budgetary control double entry bookkeeping funding for sport interpreting annual reports. Using a rich variety of case studies, examples and data from the real world of sport management, the book places each concept into a managerial context, ensuring that the reader understands why that concept is important and how best to employ each technique. Each chapter also contains a range of useful features, including chapter introductions, learning objectives, activities, summaries, review questions and further reading. This is the most useful, comprehensive and accessible introduction to financial management for sport currently available and is essential reading for any student of sport management or sport development.

Shaping Up Your Financial Future contains 17 activitybased for middle school students. Students make important financial decisions about earning an income, saving and spending, using credit and budgeting.

52 Weeks of Newlywed Devotionals for Navigating a God-Centered Marriage Marriage is a journey of both hills and valleys, and newlyweds are just beginning this great adventure. By following God's way and making him the center of their marriage from the start, couples can avoid rockier paths and create stronger foundations. In this spiritual and practical devotional, marriage coaches Chris and Jamie Bailey speak to the particular challenges that every newlywed couple faces and provide both inspiration and guidance. Newlywed Couple's Devotional features: • 52 Weekly Devotionals that explore common issues and themes every couple experiences, such as intimacy, love, commitment, household duties, finances, and more • Everyday Scripture and Reflective Bible Studies that provide practical solutions to bringing marriages closer to God • Action-Oriented Discussion Prompts that hold couples accountable for maintaining their God-anchored vows • Weekly Prayers that are specific and relevant to the topics discussed Whether couples are just getting back from their honeymoons or renewing their vows, this timeless devotional offers essential navigation tools for finding God's purpose in marriage.

“52 Marathons In 52 Weeks: How to Run a Marathon Every Week For a Year” by Karl Gruber is the definitive guide on how to go about preparing yourself to run one 26.2 mile race – a marathon – for 52 straight weeks. Gruber stands on a platform of integrity of his expertise in writing about this topic in that he himself successfully accomplished running 52 marathons in 52 weeks in 1996 – 1997. While it may seem that this topic represents a small niche of runners, the running of multiple marathons on a regular basis has seen massive growth and popularity in the past twenty years. The popularity of running numerous marathons on a regular basis, and running longer and longer distances non-stop, has seen an exponential growth within the global running community over the last two decades. In light of this, the guide, “52 Marathons In 52 Weeks: How to Run a Marathon Every Week for a Year” by Karl Gruber, is your guide on how to successfully prepare for, and accomplish doing exactly that – running 52 marathons in 52 weeks. Having successfully accomplished this feat of running himself, Gruber offers you a definitive guide how to go about successfully becoming a member of the 52 in 52 club. In this guide, you will learn: - How to train your body properly to prepare for the physical rigors of running 52 marathons in 52 weeks - How to handle, organize, and deal with the logistics of such a gargantuan effort - What training program works best to get you into peak shape to run 52 marathons - Proper nutrition, and tips on staying fueled, hydrated, and rested - How to deal with your critics and naysayers - How to maintain a positive and self-confident attitude during the long year of running marathons About the Expert: Karl Gruber is the 9th man in the world to run 52 marathons in 52 weeks. He was inspired to run a marathon every week for a period of a year to raise awareness for leukemia. Now, Karl shares his incredible lessons through this "52 Marathons in 52 Weeks" guide. Gruber is also published author, speaker, and life coach. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.