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Rich by Forty (US Edition)

A Young Couples' Guide to Building New Worth

by (author) Lesley Scorgie

Publisher
Key Porter Books
Initial publish date
Mar 2011
Category
Money Management
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781554702817
    Publish Date
    Mar 2011
    List Price
    $16.95

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Description

So you’ve the met the love of your life and are about to settle down. Perhaps you’re planning a splashy wedding, or buying a chic condo together. It’s all wine and roses and life is great!

The trick is keeping it that way. Money is the number one cause of divorce in North America. Bestselling author Lesley Scorgie of Rich by Thirty helps young couples start out on the right foot. In her lively and approachable style, this young yet experienced financial expert tells it like it is without scaring you off. Rich by Forty helps you plan for the splash, the chic, and the future. You will learn about:

  • what net worth is and why its important;
  • relationships, money and how to talk about it;
  • making financial commitments to a home, family, and dream;
  • sharing, protecting, planning and prenups;
  • the big deal about big ticket items;
  • how to financially prepare for the ups and downs; and
  • debt and credit
  • investing

About the author

LESLEY SCORGIE has been writing and speaking about young adult finances for six years. She has made numerous television appearances, including The Oprah Winfrey Show and Montel Williams, and her financial writing has appeared in publications such as The Calgary Sun, Maclean's, and Cosmo Girl. She has worked at the Royal Bank of Canada and as a spokesperson for Canada Savings Bonds. In 2005, Lesley Scorgie graduated from the Univeristy of Alberta with an honours bachelor's degree in marketing and finance. She now works in the Canadian finance industry.

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