Explains the fundamental steps for opening a bank account, offers advice on choosing a bank and selecting a type of account, and discusses the various services available at a bank.

Setting Career Goals

by Stuart Schwartz and Craig Conley

Published 1 January 1998
Provides an introduction to assessing skills, exploring options, and setting goals in the workplace.

Explains how to budget money, discussing income, savings, fixed and variable expenses, living expenses, and economizing.

Explores the development of self-confidence through identifying one's positive qualities and appreciating the qualities of others.

Explains the different kinds of insurance, including automobile, health, disability, life, homeowner's, and renter's, discusses how to choose which type to buy, and provides advice on choosing an insurance agent.

A guide to finding and choosing the right apartment, discussing such topics as renting, leasing, and subleasing; roommates; pets; making a budget; the responsibilities of the rental agreement; and how to read an apartment ad.

Explains the fundamental steps toward achieving personal and financial independence.