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If you want to go beyond the website you can access Bob Rosefsky’s broader source of expertise--his college textbook, “Personal Finance.” As originally published by John Wiley & Sons, one of the nation’s major textbook publishers, it was sold in hardcover for close to $140--a fearsome price. It was used by by colleges across the country for eight editions and 25 years.

The complete 700 page Eighth Edition is available here for a limited time AT NO CHARGE. The book is written in "plain talk" language and covers virtually all personal financial concerns. Of particular importance are the extra end-of-chapter features which explain how the economy impacts on our lives, plus how to anticipate and solve real-life financial problems, and much more. PLEASE NOTE: Give the pages a few moments to load. Some of the first few pages are blank, owing to the way the book was originally published. The "Quick Click" links and the Update Link (www.wiley...etc.)are no longer operative; they will be replaced in the website's articles. Scroll to the textbook's Table of Contents for a complete look at the subject matter.

Click below to access the book, which is viewable on your monitor but not currently downloadable. The contents of the Eighth Edition, plus the postings on this website, will constitute the Ninth Edition of Personal Finance.



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Thursday, February 28, 2008

LINKS.....LINKS.....LINKS

LINKS TO HELPFUL SITES THAT DON'T SELL ANYTHING...(plus a few that do.)

Many years ago, at the dawn of the Internet Age, I compiled a list of websites to include in the textbook, Personal Finance, as an extra benefit to readers. It was very important to me that I refer only to websites that were not selling anything. I didn't want my readers/students to get trapped in a scam or otherwise be abused by overanxious vendors.

I spent a huge amount of time finding and later updating those websites. In the Eighth Edition, which you can access at no charge by clicking on the red box in the right column of this page, the chosen websites were designated as "Quick-Clicks." Those 200+ Quick Clicks are no longer operative---thanks to the ongoing development of the web, they've been consolidated into a handful of links that will take you to wherever you need to go to enhance your knowledge of subjects in this website and the Personal Finance text.

Here are those links, with brief comments as to their content.

www.pueblo.gsa.gov This is the home site of the Federal Citizens Information Center (FCIC), and it is a massive collection of just about anything the federal government can do for you. It provides free articles, books and continuing links to other federal agencies and services.

www.ipl.org Just like having a complete reference library at your fingertips. This is the Internet Public Library, and it has more internal links---to free sources---than anyone could ever make use of. One feature of particular interest is its access to the current internet editions of virtually every newspaper in the world. Huge amounts of free consumer info. It's easy to get lost in the IPL, so pack a lunch before you log on.

www.bbb.org This is the site for the National Better Business Bureau (and can also link you to your local bureau). It's probably the best place to research the reputations of business you might become involved with, and the best place to file complaints.

www.ftc.gov The Federal Trade Commission's home, where consumer protection is their main objective. (This can also be accessed through the Pueblo address above, but why not take this shortcut?)

www.irs.gov The name speaks for itself. As with the FTC, this site can be accessed through the Pueblo address, after some navigating.)

www.investopedia.com As the name implies, this is an encyclopedic collection of more than everything you've ever wanted to know about the world of investments. Caution: This site is loaded with advertisements, so proceed at your own risk.

www.calculator.com Whatever type of calculator you might ever need for your personal financial concerns you can find here. As with Investopedia, this site contains ads, so proceed accordingly.

If you know of helpful websites that aren't listed here, please send the details to info@universityofbob.com. Non-advertisers preferred.

posted by Bob Rosefsky at 12:19 PM