Safe Money in Tough Times Everything You Need to Know to Survive the Financial Crisis 艰难时期的安全资金
2009-1
Jonathan Pond
The “perfect storm” of global economic disaster is now hitting every area of personal finance. Retirement accounts, retiree nest eggs, home prices, and just about everything else of value are being swept away in the chaos. You can either passively try to wait out the storm or take immediate action to protect yourself, your family, and your future. In Safe Money in Tough Times, Jonathan Pond explains how to stay afloat while the economy sinks. Employing the practical, commonsense knowledge and wisdom that has made him one of America’s most popular personal finance experts, Pond helps you both weather the storm and position yourself to profit when the economy inevitably rebounds. He tackles every area of your financial life that is or will soon be affected by the Great Recession, from investing defensively and selecting the safest investments to strategies for paying insurance and tuition bills when times are tough. You’ll find easy and practical tactics for Managing debt Reducing expenses Coping with unemployment Minimizing complications if your financial institution fails Protecting your retirement savings Making informed decisions about your home and mortgage Improving your credit standing Preparing for fi nancial emergencies Although he acknowledges the gravity of our economic situation, Pond takes you past the pessimism of today’s media commentators and presents the crisis as a means for educating yourself, changing bad habits, and eventually enjoying unexpected profits. With Safe Money in Tough Times you have what you need to bypass the so-called experts and develop your own financial strategy with confidence. Complete with checklists and worksheets, this prescient guide provides everything you need to take control of your investments, beat the recession, and develop an all-weather financial and investment plan that will last a lifetime.
PrefaceAcknowledgmentsPART I Understanding the Economic Crisis 1.What's Going On in the Economy? 2.This Time It's Different, but We're Not Headed for a Depression 3.Checklist of Things to Do Now to Get Your Financial Act TogetherPART II Coping with Tough Economic Times 4.TwelveWinning Strategies to Cope with Tough Times 5.Budgeting for Tough Economic Times 6.What to Do when Your Expenses Are Increasing Faster than Your Income 7.Getting Your Debts under Control 8.Forewarned Is Forearmed--Preparing for the UnexpectedPART III Investing in Tough Economic Times 9.Investment Strategies for Frightened Investors 10.Ten Rules for Investing Successfully in Turbulent Markets 11.Making the Right Stock Investments 12.Making the Right Bond Investments 13.Making the Right Real Estate Investments 14.Keeping Safe Money SafePART IV Tackling Special Situations 15.If You Lose Your Job 16.If You Think You Might Lose Your Job 17.Evaluating Early-Retirement Incentive Plans 18.Finding a Job in Tough Times 19.Coping with Debt Problems 20.Advice for Homeowners 21.Advice for Home Sellers 22.Opportunities for Home Buyers 23.Getting the Kids through CollegePART V Planning for a Secure Financial Fufure
