The Family Investor

Book excerpt: Following his widely successful book, The Early Investor: How Teens & Young Adults Can Become Wealthy, Michael Zisa brings us his next essential and influential edition to his 'Investor' series. The Family Investor: How Young Couples & Families Can Become Wealthy is an incredibly useful resource that discusses personal finance concepts that are vital for everyone to learn. Michael, an experienced financial literacy educator, speaker, and independent financial advisor, uses his knowledge and proven techniques to translate complex material into easy-to-understand explanations and examples. In this book, you will learn: -How to establish and maintain a spending plan -The 6 steps to creating financial goals -Why it is imperative to get and stay out of unnecessary debt -How to choose a home and mortgage that fits your financial situation -Easy techniques that help you determine how much you will need to save for retirement -Ways to potentially increase your wealth through common types of investments -The advantages of retirement accounts including 401(k) plans and IRAs -How to plan and invest for your family's future education expenses -The most cost efficient types of insurance that will protect your family's financial well-being There is also an informative chapter on the risks of identity theft, financial fraud, and social media and how to limit them to maintain your financial and personal integrity. The Family Investor is a unique book that is ideal for newlyweds, couples, and families that provides the power of personal finance and investing knowledge.