One-Income Household: How to Do a Lot with a Little
Layoffs, health problems, divorce, staying home with the kids—there are many reasons why families may find themselves living on only one income. For some, going from two incomes to one is a matter of tightening their belts; for others, it can mean complete financial hardship. Either way, there are ways to minimize the impact. Unlike other books of its kind, this book addresses families who plan for economic change as well as those who are forced into a new income bracket.

Practical and easy to apply, this book offers families advice they can tailor to their personal situation, including how to:
  • Budget for essential costs
  • Sell, rent, or take a loan out on your house
  • Commute and get around town affordably
  • Secure health insurance
  • Pay down debt
With this book, families have the financial planner they need to prosper and succeed during tough financial times.
1112079222
One-Income Household: How to Do a Lot with a Little
Layoffs, health problems, divorce, staying home with the kids—there are many reasons why families may find themselves living on only one income. For some, going from two incomes to one is a matter of tightening their belts; for others, it can mean complete financial hardship. Either way, there are ways to minimize the impact. Unlike other books of its kind, this book addresses families who plan for economic change as well as those who are forced into a new income bracket.

Practical and easy to apply, this book offers families advice they can tailor to their personal situation, including how to:
  • Budget for essential costs
  • Sell, rent, or take a loan out on your house
  • Commute and get around town affordably
  • Secure health insurance
  • Pay down debt
With this book, families have the financial planner they need to prosper and succeed during tough financial times.
16.99 In Stock
One-Income Household: How to Do a Lot with a Little

One-Income Household: How to Do a Lot with a Little

One-Income Household: How to Do a Lot with a Little

One-Income Household: How to Do a Lot with a Little

Paperback(Original)

$16.99 
  • SHIP THIS ITEM
    Qualifies for Free Shipping
  • PICK UP IN STORE

    Your local store may have stock of this item.

Related collections and offers


Overview

Layoffs, health problems, divorce, staying home with the kids—there are many reasons why families may find themselves living on only one income. For some, going from two incomes to one is a matter of tightening their belts; for others, it can mean complete financial hardship. Either way, there are ways to minimize the impact. Unlike other books of its kind, this book addresses families who plan for economic change as well as those who are forced into a new income bracket.

Practical and easy to apply, this book offers families advice they can tailor to their personal situation, including how to:
  • Budget for essential costs
  • Sell, rent, or take a loan out on your house
  • Commute and get around town affordably
  • Secure health insurance
  • Pay down debt
With this book, families have the financial planner they need to prosper and succeed during tough financial times.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781605501338
Publisher: Adams Media
Publication date: 06/18/2009
Edition description: Original
Pages: 256
Sales rank: 952,370
Product dimensions: 5.50(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

An Adams Media author.

An Adams Media author.

Table of Contents

Introduction vi

Chapter One The One-Income Dilemma 1

Chapter Two Facing Reality 11

Chapter Three Adjusting Your Attitude 23

Chapter Four Making a Plan 35

Chapter Five Digging Out 51

Chapter Six Making Housing Decisions 71

Chapter Seven Avoiding Foreclosure 91

Chapter Eight Funding College 109

Chapter Nine Navigating Health, Life, and Disability Insurance 131

Chapter Ten Navigating Home, Car, and Mortgage Insurance 147

Chapter Eleven Maximizing Tax Breaks 163

Chapter Twelve Mining Your Resources 181

Chapter Thirteen Living Frugally 201

Appendix A Blindsided: What to Do When Disaster Strikes 221

Appendix B Calculating Your Retirement Needs 231

Appendix C Resources 239

Index 246

From the B&N Reads Blog

Customer Reviews