Equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate their personal finances confidently; this book takes the fear out of financial planning. Personal Finance moves through fundamentals, including budgeting and managing debt, before engaging with major issues and life events where financial literacy is key. Pedagogical features including learning objectives, terminology boxes, and examples fully support students in developing their practical skills, whilst ponder points and questions encourage the application of these skills when making informed financial decisions. Engaging case studies and extensive examples throughout the text bring the subject to life. The Online Resource Centre to accompany Personal Finance features: For students: -Auto-marked multiple choice questions to accompany each chapter -Up-to-date information on tax, national insurance, and some of the key changes to financial products -Curated links to online sources of further information For lecturers: -Two extended case studies to help develop student understanding of how to apply theory to practical, real-world problems -A full set of customisable PowerPoint slides for each chapter -Answers to selected exercises in the text
Reviews
This is a really useful book...I cannot think of a better book on the market. * Mr Ian Stephenson, Southampton Solent University *
This is a clear, simple, well-presented, well-written and useful book. * Dr Lien Luu, University of Northampton *
An easy to read text covering all the major areas of personal finance fully supported with examples, case studies an on-line resources. * Mr Karl Harper, Liverpool John Moores University *
Personal Finance is essential reading for undergraduat es. King and Carey's extensive use of case studies is unique and together with clear definitions of key terms helps to demystify the world of personal finance. This text will help prepare students to make sound financial decisions throughout their life. * Annette Gillies, University of Portsmouth *
It was easy to read which meant I could grasp and understand all the concepts effortlessly. * Sonia Cleave, student, Oxford Brookes University *
It's simple and easy to follow... informative but not overwhelming. * Albijona Ferati *



Book Information
ISBN 9780198748779
Author Jane King
Format Paperback
Page Count 424
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 620g
Dimensions(mm) 234mm * 175mm * 23mm