Demonstrates how to calculate the correct amount of insurance to have throughout the adult life cycle, and explains the different kinds of life insurance

This comprehensive guide puts together in one book the different measures of return and risk. All formulas presented are easy to use and clearly illustrate the use of various types of measure. The Irwin Guide to Risk and Reward is an important resource for financial experts as well as their clients, pro viding either an introduction or review of all the measures of return and risk.

"Here is the first guide to understanding and computing the true costs and values of mortgages, savings accounts, installment loans, annuities, etc."--Jacket subtitle.