{"product_id":"how-to-eat-an-elephant-isbn-9781118459737","title":"How to Eat an Elephant","description":"\u003cb\u003eTake control of your personal finances—one bite at a time\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eGetting your financial house in order is a big job. At first, you might even feel like you've bitten off more than you can chew. But don't give up! In \u003ci\u003eHow to Eat an Elephant\u003c\/i\u003e, you'll gain vital understanding of important personal finance basics in just one day a month. Rather than tackle the beast in one bite, you'll master it a little bit at a time. Supported by online resources, tools, and reports, you'll complete fundamental tasks and gain fundamental understanding in an orderly and effective way.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith practical, easy-to-understand guidance, this book will show you how to reduce your debt and save on interest; improve your understanding of personal finance basics and gain new confidence; reduce stress and anxiety about your money; and use powerful online tools to organize all your financial information.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers a structured, non-intimidating approach to personal finance that can be mastered in four hours a month\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers vital topics like budgeting, life insurance, investment products, retirement planning, wills and powers of attorney, and much more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWritten by Frank Wiginton, one of Canada’s best-known personal finance speakers and gurus\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf it's time to take charge of your financial life, look no further. \u003ci\u003eHow to Eat an Elephant\u003c\/i\u003e offers real solutions that will save you time, money, and headaches.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Use this Guide xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART ONE: Understanding Your Finances 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Setting and Achieving Goals 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Where Are You Now? 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: How to Save a Lot of Money! 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Income and Debt Management 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART TWO: Protecting Your Finances 71\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Benefits 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Risk and Living Insurance 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Life Insurance 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART THREE: Growing Your Finances 131\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Retirement and Estate Planning 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Investing 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Tax Planning 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART FOUR: Ensuring Financial Success 211\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Personal Care Directives 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Finding the Right Advisors 237\u003cbr\u003eConclusion 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Employee Financial Education Division 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFRANK WIGINTON\u003c\/b\u003e CFP, RRC, FMA, CIM, FCSI, Fellow of the FPSCTM, is a highly sought after personal finance speaker, coach and educator who develops and delivers financial education programs for businesses of all sizes. He also works with select clients to prepare comprehensive financial plans that enable them to enjoy a better quality of life. Frank appears on BNN, CityTV, Global TV, and CBC radio. His advice is frequently quoted by the \u003ci\u003eGlobe and Mail\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNational Post\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eToronto Star\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMaclean's\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCanadian Business\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eMoneySense\u003c\/i\u003e. A passionate father, sailor and traveller, Frank is based in the Toronto area, where he lives with his wife and children.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eHOW DO YOU EAT AN ELEPHANT?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eONE BITE AT A TIME!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHave you ever felt intimidated or overwhelmed by your personal finances? Have you ever wanted to get on top of your financial affairs but always feel it is a huge task? Now you can break down your financial elephant into small, bite-sized pieces. By spending only four hours each month, you can get your personal finances in order and start enjoying a better quality of life. 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