{"product_id":"running-the-numbers-michael-a-tortorich-9781736757505","title":"Running the Numbers: A step-by-step guide to life's major financial decisions","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for a book to learn personal finance critical thinking skills, this is it. This book was not written to tell you what to do, but to give you the tools to come to your own decisions. The foundation of finance is understanding how to run the numbers. While there is nothing wrong with a rule of thumb, making an informed decision based on solid data is a guaranteed way to set yourself up for consistent success. The chapters of the book are organized to align with the sequence of major financial decisions a typical person would encounter as he\/she progresses through life. It gives real life examples, walks you through the decision making process and most importantly shows you how to quantify your options. This book covers the following topics: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTime Value of Money\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompound Interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCredit Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurchasing a Car\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoosing a Career\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaying Off Student Loans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefined Contribution Plans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurchasing a House\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLife Insurance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvesting for Retirement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eApplying the concepts and techniques in this book will help you to make more informed, data driven decisions and set you on your way to financial literacy. For more information about the book as well as additional resources please visit MichaelTortorichFinance.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Michael A. Tortorich\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1736757504\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781736757505\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Desert Press Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/27\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 102\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.42lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.21d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michael A. Tortorich","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43944967471359,"sku":"9781736757505","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_4efb96df-4a9f-4b4a-9d73-1b6b851c41b1.jpg?v=1681506010","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/running-the-numbers-michael-a-tortorich-9781736757505","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}