An English saying is that fools and money part quickly. You're not really a fool. You've made money, paid bills, and probably saved a dime or two. But currently your checking account balance is ballpark at best. And maybe your problem with plastic credit is that you have too much of it. Though it sounds like a mess for two accountants, you can clean it up with this one book. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Personal Finance with Quicken is the easy way to learn money management while using this software manager.

Provides information on credit histories, budgeting, borrowing, banking, investing, and avoiding common financial mistakes.

Offers advice on saving money, paying off credit cards, and planning, executing, and sticking to a budget

Quicken is the #1 personal finance software on the market, with greater than 70 percent retail market share and 16 million active users This book features eight minibooks comprising nearly 750 pages-all the information people need to get the most out of the latest Quicken release, get their finances under control, start building a nest egg, and pay less to the IRS The only book on the market to include coverage on Quicken Premier Home & Business Minibook topics include personal finance basics, an introduction to Quicken, household finances, planning ahead and saving, tracking investments, retirement planning, taxes, and managing small business finances Quicken books are consistent top sellers, with more than 900,000 copies of Quicken For Dummies sold in all in all editions

To streamline the amount of time it takes to research, analyze, and manage an online portfolio for better results, this unique collection of tips shows experienced investors how to find existing software tools that work--and build their own.

An entertaining and accessible guide to personal finance for young women in their twenties covers all aspects of money and investing, offering helpful advice on how to control unrestrained spending, retirement planning, Internet financial research, mutual funds and other investment opportunities, budgeting, and more. Original.

Advice and guidance on planning for retirement Retirement Planning For Dummies is a one-stop resource to get up to speed on the critical steps needed to ensure you spend your golden years living in the lap of luxury—or at least in the comfort of your own home. When attempting to plan for retirement, web searching alone can cause you more headaches than answers, leaving many to feel overwhelmed and defeated. This book takes the guesswork out of the subject and guides readers while they plan the largest financial obligation of their life. Take stock of your finances Proactively plan for your financial future Seek the help of professionals or go it alone Use online tools to make retirement planning easier Whether you're just starting out with a 401(k) or you’re a seasoned vet with retirement in your near future, this book helps younger and older generations alike how to plan their retirement.