Summary
Do you lay awake at night wondering how you'll ever pay for the kids' college or be able to retire? Do you toss and turn trying to figure out how to make ends meet?Managing Your Money Online For Dummies is your guide to making the most of online resources to make the most of your money. It's a "get rich slow" scheme. Most of today's millionaires don't earn millions a year, didn't inherit a bundle, and didn't win the lottery. They simply spent less than they made and managed and invested the difference. You can join their ranks and sleep at night when you discover how to use Internet tools and resources to: Give yourself an online financial makeover Determine your net worth and devise your financial strategies Set up a budget and track your income and expenses Take advantage of online banking and bill-paying Find the best CD rates, online broker, and credit card for you Written by Kathleen Sindell, Author of Investing For Dummies, Managing Your Money Online For Dummies links you to priceless advice to help you: Calculate how much you need to save for retirement, how much mortgage you can afford, should you pay off debt, or are you adequately insured Handle overwhelming debt and correct errors on your credit report Comparison shop for a car (new or used), house and mortgage, insurance, and more Avoid the top 10 ways people waste money Save with online rebates, promotional discounts, coupons, special sales, or special offers Secure your data and protect your identify and your computer Do estate planningnow that you'll have an estate Best of all, with you Managing Your Money Online For Dummies you won't just save money and hassle, you'll save time and manage your gradually accumulating riches at your convenience!
Author Biography
Kathleen Sindell, PhD, is an adjunct faculty member in the Johns Hopkins University MBA e-Commerce program. She is also the author of Investing Online For Dummies.
Table of Contents
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Part I: Moving Your Money into Cyberspace. |
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Chapter 1: Managing Bucks with Clicks. |
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Chapter 2: What’s the Plan Stan? Creating Your Online Strategy. |
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Chapter 3: Giving Yourself Credit. |
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Part II: Saving Time and Money Online. |
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Chapter 4: Almost Painless Online Budget Building. |
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Chapter 5: Here’s the Deal: Online Banking. |
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Chapter 6: Saving Money (Yes!): Finding the Best Rates Online. |
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Chapter 7: Stampless Bill Management: Paying Your Bills Online. |
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Part III: Investing and Planning for the Future. |
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Chapter 8: Selecting an Online Broker and Making Your First Trade. |
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Chapter 9: Smart Bucks: Planning for College Online. |
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Chapter 10: Online Retirement Planning. |
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Chapter 11: Pass It Along: Simple Online Estate Planning. |
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Part IV: Purchasing Online. |
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Chapter 12: Click Locally, Shop Globally. |
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Chapter 13: Home Sweet Home! House Hunting Online. |
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Chapter 14: Financing a House Online. |
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Chapter 15: Buying Your Dream Car Online. |
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Part V: Protecting Your Money Online. |
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Chapter 16: Keeping It Personal: Securing Your Data. |
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Chapter 17: Facts about Online Frauds and Schemes. |
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Chapter 18: Online Insurance and Your Family’s Financial Health. |
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Part VI: The Part of Tens. |
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Chapter 19: More Than Ten Resources and Tips for Online Financial Success. |
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Chapter 20: Almost Ten Ways to Reduce Your Out-of-Control Debt. |
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