A ton of excellent information is crammed into the section on the stock market and is essentially an investments course for everyone. Retirement planning is the seventh step, and a thorough discussion of the many ingredients for a successful retirement is provided. Yes, I know that numerous finance magazines provide quickie worksheets to assist in calculations, but this book provides all that and more. Included are explanations about everything from ESOPs to IRAs and many other applicable acronyms. The final section is a brief reminder to keep things reasonable.
Common sense is the most powerful tool in any financial toolbox.
Although extremely knowledgeable, Quinn is not out to dazzle us with her financial proficiency. Her intent is to educate and enlighten. The session is free and open to the public. No tickets are needed. Ronald E. Shiffler is dean of the College of Business at Western Carolina University.