An introduction to personal finance : a Republic of Ireland/United Kingdom text / [printed text] / Ann Marie Ward, Author  . -  1st ed. . - Dublin : Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland, 2008 . - xx, 222p. ; 23cm.
ISBN : 978-0-903854-48-1
Includes bibliographical references.

Class number:	332.024
Abstract:	This text is an introduction to personal finance for individuals. Iti s tailored to provide specific information to individuals who live in the ROI and in the UK. It covers the main personal finance decisions facing most individuals, but not all. It should be regarded as background knowledge and not taken as a substitute for receiving personal financial advice from an independent financial advisor. The key areas covered include: Preparing a financial plan; The financial lifecycle; Risk management; Debt management; Savings management; Investement management; Retirement planning; and The regulation of finanical services.
Contents note:	1. Introduction; 2. Political and economic influences on financial planning; 3. The financial plan; 4. The financial lifecycle; 5. Insurance; 6. Debt management; 7. Savings; 8. Investements; 9. Pensions; 10. Regulation of the financial services markets.