Bøger af Ian Lamont

Five years from now, what are you going to do when a major expense pops up? In ten years, will you still be renting an apartment? Thirty years from now, will you have enough money for retirement? Planning your current finances is hard enough, but looking ahead to the future can be downright frightening! Personal Finance For Beginners In 30 Minutes, Volume 2, is here to help. In 30 short minutes, you'll get a quick but solid lesson in planning your financial future. Using plain English and lots of examples, the book explains * How to fund a special savings account for emergencies and other unexpected costs * Compound interest and how it can help you save more* Tips for buying a home* Mortgage basics, from ARMs to points* IRA and 401(k) retirement accounts* How to fund retirement accounts, with examples* The pros and cons of mutual funds* Low-risk mutual funds for your retirement portfolio* Disability and life insurance basics* Four types of legal documents you should prepare nowIf you've been delaying planning your future finances, now is the time to get started on the practical steps that can put real money in your pocket when you need it most! Years from now, you'll thank yourself for taking some of the practical steps described in Personal Finance For Beginners In 30 Minutes, Volume 2. Buy it now!(For tips on how to control spending, reduce debt, and better manage your day-to-day finances, please refer to Personal Finance For Beginners In 30 Minutes, Volume 1).Personal Finance For Beginners In 30 Minutes, Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 are authored by Ian Lamont, an award-winning business and technology journalist. He has written for more than a dozen online and print publications, and served as the managing editor of The Industry Standard. His writing and editorial work has garnered industry awards from the Society of American Business Editors and Writers and the American Society of Business Publication Editors.IN 30 MINUTES Guides are not affiliated with "For Dummies" books or any other publication or series.

UPDATED! If you are looking for a common-sense approach to personal finance and money management, then Personal Finance For Beginners In 30 Minutes, Vol. 1 is for you! In just a half-hour, you'll pick up practical tips and even a few tricks that will help you control spending, reduce debt, and take a smarter approach to managing your financial resources.Personal Finance For Beginners In 30 Minutes, Vol. 1 does not feature heavy-duty financial jargon or gimmicky "easy money" schemes. Instead, the guide uses common sense, easy-to-understand language, and lots of examples that show you how to cut expenses and save more money for the things that really matter in life. Examples from three colleagues (Frank, Jordan, and Stephanie) are used to illustrate various spending scenarios in every chapter of the book. Even though they have the same salaries, their financial situations are vastly different owing to the choices they make.Topics include: Aligning spending with prioritiesIncome, assets, and equityFlexible vs. fixed expensesLimiting luxury spending and online shoppingHow to shave thousands off of telecommunications and utility billsCutting car costsRefinancing explainedDealing with credit card debtOnline banking and alternative payment systemsUsing software to track expenses and budgetsThe ultimate goals of Personal Finance For Beginners In 30 Minutes, Vol. 1 are to help you understand your finances, cut costs, and make sensible decisions about spending which are aligned with your life priorities. Some of the tips can help you start saving hundreds or even thousands of dollars on everything from cable TV to credit cards.What real readers are saying about this guide: R. Smith: "The biggest takeaway that I used was setting financial priorities. I found that my wife and I have similar priorities that was a load off my mind. It appears as I am right on track wit h budget as it pertains to this book. I'm ordering book two to see if there are more things I can use in that volume."J.W. Martin: "I had my 11 year old read after I read so we could discuss. This presented ideas for him to start to explore as we teach both our sons the reality of personal economics."T. Allen: "Very helpful. I really enjoyed the three examples and how they were used over and over. Lots of clear, easy-to-understand advice."'Spongy' "Few other personal finance publications mention life priorities but as Franklin Covey said, 'Begin with the end in mind.' It has examples and charts and hyperlinks to help the beginner dig further. Anyone can benefit from the flexible expenses chapter. The fixed expense is an eye opener. The chapter on credit card debt is painful in its honesty."The second book in this personal finance series covers retirement, investments, insurance, and other financial planning issues. For more information, see Personal Finance For Beginners In 30 Minutes, Vol. 2 (ISBN: 9781939924414).Personal Finance For Beginners In 30 Minutes, Vol. 1 is authored by Ian Lamont, an award-winning business and technology journalist and digital media entrepreneur.Disclaimer Personal Finance For Beginners In 30 Minutes, Vol. 1 is not a substitute for professional financial advice. This guide will not rescue people who are deep in debt, or are facing major life events, such as heavy-duty medical expenses or bankruptcy. If you have a complicated financial situation, or need advice on how to handle a financial crisis, you should contact an accountant, certified financial planner, or lawyer who specializes in tax or financial issues. IN 30 MINUTES Guides are not affiliated with "For Dummies" books or any other publication or series.

Updated in 2018 to cover the new Dropbox interface and features! What is Dropbox, and how can you get the most out of Dropbox on your computer, phone, or tablet? In Dropbox In 30 Minutes (2nd Edition), award-winning technology journalist Ian Lamont uses step-by-step instructions, screenshots, and a touch of humor to explain everything from basic Dropbox installation steps to best practices for Dropbox sharing. In a single sitting, this quick and easy guide will help you get the most out of Dropbox on your computer, phone, or tablet.The second edition of this popular Dropbox book includes updated chapters as well as additional sections describing new Dropbox features of the Dropbox application for Windows and Mac PCs and laptops, the Dropbox app for iOS devices (including the Dropbox app for iPhones and iPads), and the Dropbox app for Android phones and tablets. The Dropbox manual also covers many useful features of Dropbox.com for backing up, sharing, and recovering files. In addition, the book's popular Dropbox FAQ has been expanded.What's inside Dropbox system requirements How Dropbox works in the cloud Installing Dropbox on Windows PCs (Dropbox on Windows 7 and earlier, Dropbox on Windows 10 and Windows 8) Installing Dropbox on Macs (macOS), iOS and Android Saving files to Dropbox Working with Dropbox folders and files Dropbox preferences and Selective Sync Opening a file or folder from a second computer Dropbox mobile app: Downloading/uploading files Dropbox Camera Upload for backing up and transferring photos from your mobile phone Dropbox sharing via links Dropbox collaboration Dropbox In 30 Minutes also includes an unofficial FAQ that answers the following questions: How can I get free space on Dropbox? How secure is Dropbox? How do I delete Dropbox? Why is Dropbox taking so long to sync? Are Dropbox Business and Dropbox Pro accounts worth the extra cost? How can I recover deleted Dropbox files? What is Dropbox Paper and is it a substitute for Microsoft Word or Google Docs? What are Dropbox comments? What happens when the same file is opened simultaneously on more than one computer? What are third-party Dropbox apps?