Ryan, Joan S. creator text xx Mason,OH South-Western Cengage Learning 2010 monographic und

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xv, 738 p.: col. ill 27 cm. While focusing on the student`s role as citizen, student, family member, consumer, and active participant in the business world, this title informs students of their various financial responsibilities. It provides opportunities for self-awareness, expression, and satisfaction in a highly technical and competitive society Choosing your career -- Planning your career -- Getting the job -- Adapting to work -- Work laws and responsibilities -- Pay, benefits, and working conditions -- Federal income tax -- Budgets and financial records -- Checking accounts and other banking services -- Saving for the future -- Investing for your future -- Investing in stocks -- Investing in bonds -- Investing in mutual funds, real estate, and other choices -- Retirement and estate planning -- Credit in America -- Credit records and laws -- Responsibilities and costs of credit -- Problems with credit -- Personal decision making -- Renting a residence -- Buying a home -- Buying and owning for a vehicle -- Family decisions -- Introduction to risk management -- Property and liability insurance -- Health and life insurance -- Role of consumers in a free enterprise system -- Consumer protection -- Dispute resolution Joan S. Ryan. Includes index English Finance, Personal Finance, Personal Study and teaching (Secondary) 332.024 R95m 978-0-538-74277-1 251212 20260803094100.0