This handbook gives students a convenient point of reference for advice on financial planning, especially during the first five years after college. From the authors of Personal Finance, the Personal Finance Handbook derives much of its content from this introductory text and can be packaged with any Business textbook. This concise guide features figures, tables, boxes, and two sample budgets to help illustrate key concepts.The handbook covers four areas: Financial Planning and Management, Controlling Credit and Spending, Protecting What You Own and Your Future Income, and Investing for Your Future.