Introduction to Personal Financial Management

Obviously, financial management is a critical function in organizations. Successful leadership and management of others requires successful leadership and management of oneself. Financial management is a critical function in self-management.

Sections in This Topic Include

Basics of Personal Financial Planning

Evaluating Your Personal Financial Situation

Budgeting

Insurance Planning

Savings

Consumer Credit and Debts

Investing

Tax Planning

Retirement Planning

Estate Planning

Estimating Your Net Worth

General Resources

Also consider

Personal Development

Personal Productivity

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Basics of Personal Financial Planning

Understanding and Controlling Your Finances -- The Basics

Understanding and Controlling Your Finances -- Incentives

Understanding and Controlling Your Finances -- Understanding Your Current Position

Understanding and Controlling Your Finances -- Gaining Control

Understanding and Controlling Your Finances -- Balanced Financial Life

Personal Financial Resources (geared toward investment planning, but addresses basic questions)

DollarTimes: Financial budget calculators useful for personal finance

Financial Dictionary contains articles about the most popular and commonly used financial terms

The Power and Meaning of Money

Evaluating Your Personal Financial Situation

Financial Fitness Test

Financial Fitness as Physical Fitness!

Financial Fitness Test

Budgeting

How to Make a Budget and Stick to It

Budgeting Tips

Budgeting 101 (free online course)



Insurance Planning

(disability, medical, life insurance, auto, home)



Basics and Planning

Auto Insurance Basics

Home Insurance Basics

- - - Frequently Asked Questions

Disability Insurance

Health Insurance Frequently Asked Questions

Top 25 Health Insurance Companies



Savings

66 Ways to Save Money

75 Painless Money-Saving Tips

free newsletter with many ideas



Consumer Credit and Debts

Money: 9 Tips to Avoid Overspending

Rebuilding Credit FAQ

Loans -- Getting

Investing

Investing 101

Frequently Asked Investment Questions

Glossary of Financial Terms

101 Ways to Save Money



Tax Planning

Tax Planning Guide

Start Planning Now for Next Year's Taxes

Tax Planning Basics



Retirement Planning

Retirement Planning Basics

another view of retirement planning

11 Retirement Realities You Need to Know



Estate Planning

Estate Planning Basics

Estate Planning -- An Introduction

Estate Planning Forms



Estimating Your Net Worth

an online calculator

Net Worth Calculator

How Much Are You Worth?



General Resources

Massive Personal Finance Resource List

Financial Planning Toolkit

MoneyRates.com List of Articles

Tools & Financial Calculators



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