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1. Understanding the Financial Planning Process.
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2. Developing Your Financial Statements and Plans.
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3. Preparing Your Taxes.
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Part II: MANAGING BASIC ASSETS.
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4. Managing Your Cash and Savings.
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5. Making Automobile and Housing Decisions.
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Part III: MANAGING CREDIT.
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6. Using Credit.
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7. Using Consumer Loans.
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Part IV: MANAGING INSURANCE NEEDS.
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8. Insuring Your Life.
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9. Insuring Your Health.
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10. Protecting Your Property.
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Part V: MANAGING INVESTMENTS.
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11. Investment Planning.
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12. Investing in Stocks and Bonds.
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13. Investing in Mutual Funds and Real Estate.
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Part VI: RETIREMENT AND ESTATE PLANNING.
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14. Planning for Retirement.
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15. Preserving Your Estate.
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