Star Wars Workbook: 3rd Grade Reading and Writing

by Workman Publishing, Bridget Heos

Overview

Imagine being able to manage your money in a way that not only helps you achieve financial security, but also increases your happiness. You can, and The Joy of Financial Security shows you how. Cygan's financial expertise is apparent in topics such as increasing your net worth, wise investment strategies, minimizing taxes, and preparing for retirement. Readers learn how to protect themselves from the next economic downturn, how to avoid the pressure to "keep up with the Joneses," and how to make smarter financial decisions. But she doesn't stop there. Applying research from psychology and neuroscience, she guides readers to create happier lifestyles by making small changes that reap big rewards. Simple changes such as focusing on gratitude, nurturing creativity, and choosing experiences with family and friends over more "stuff" are encouraged. The way she weaves financial strategies together with happiness strategies is fascinating—rewarding her readers both financially and personally.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761189381
Publisher:	Workman Publishing Company, Inc.
Publication date:	11/28/2017
Series:	Star Wars Workbooks Series
Edition description:	Workbook
Pages:	96
Product dimensions:	8.25(w) x 11.75(h) x 0.25(d)
Age Range:	8 - 9 Years

Editorial Reviews

2013-10-22
A thorough guide to keeping your finances--and emotions--in order. This well-researched book is interested equally in offering emotional and financial advice. In a friendly, accessible tone, Cygan, a certified financial planner, acknowledges that money doesn't equal happiness but that it surely helps. That said, hers is hardly a get-rich-quick message; rather, the strategies are pragmatic and balanced, since, she says, good financial health promotes good mental health. "If money were only the coins or bills in our wallets, life would be much easier and less stressful. Money is much more," she says. "For people who have experienced periods with lots of money and other periods with very little money, it can trigger feelings of insecurity….Money can also incite feelings of fear and anger." According to her guide, the key is not to make as much money as you possibly can but to find what makes you happy and then find a way to financially support that lifestyle. In most cases, the end goal doesn't involve having a four-car garage. Cygan is essentially a proponent of the simple life, one that values experiences over things. If working fewer hours brings you sanity, figure out a way to make it happen. Don't fall prey to jealousy or to keeping up with the Joneses. "Decide you don't need a super-sized television or a trendy wardrobe. Even better," she says, "strive to keep your car for 12 years. It's a good first step." While this may just sound like wishful thinking, Cygan gives her readers solid financial advice on how to achieve these dreams. Some of her suggestions may seem obvious, such as avoiding credit card debt and saving a little every month, but overall, her ideas are wide-reaching and sensible. She's particularly good at helping readers think long-term and navigate tricky terrain like the differences between, say, a traditional IRA and a Roth IRA. With the well-laid-out table of contents, readers can easily use the book as a manual for specific issues they may be having. A useful, hands-on book to help readers prioritize their happiness through practical financial planning.

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