Smart is the new rich
Subtitle: money guide for millennials
By: Christine Romans
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons. Inc.; Wiley
Published: 2015
Place of publication: Hoboken, New Jersey
Language: eng
Number of pages: 208
ISBN-13: 9781118949351
Subjects: Generation Y; Personal Finance; Personal Budgets; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Personal Finance / General
Description: "Time is on your side--smart money management for Millennials Smart is the New Rich: Money Guide for Millennials is aninteractive, step-by-step guide to all things money. From credit, student debt, savings, investing, taxes, and mortgages, CNN's chiefbusiness correspondent Christine Romans shows this newest generation of earners how to build wealth. You'll learn the old-fashioned approach that leads to a healthier financial lifestyle, and open the door on a straightforward conversation about earning, saving, spending, growing, and protecting your money. You'll learn how to invest in the stock market or buy a home, even if you are still paying off student loan debt. Romans offers expert insight on the "New Normal," and why the rules of the credit bubble--the one you were raised in--no longer apply. Checklists and quizzes help solidify your understanding, and pave the way for you to start putting these new skills into action.For thirty years, the financial rules for life revolved around abundant credit at the ready. A quick look around makes it obvious that those rules no longer work, and Millennials just now coming of age and entering the workforce need a new plan to build a solid financial foundation and healthy money habits. This book puts you on the right track, with step-by-step help and expert guidance.  Learn what you should ask yourself before spending any money  Revisit some old money rules that are actually good habits  See simple rules for managing student debt  Learn how to talk about money with friends, dates, and parents  Find out what makes a Millennial successful in the workforce  The economy is out of recession and growing, but many young people feel left out of the recovery. It's why smart spending, saving, and debt management is so critical right now for them. A smart money plan is no longer a "nice to have" extra, it's mandatory. Smart is the New Rich: Money Guide for Millennials is your guide on how to use time and some good money manners to build wealth"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (page193-198) and index.