Ernst & Young's Total Financial Planner

Download or read book Ernst & Young's Total Financial Planner written by Ernst & Young LLP and published by Wiley. This book was released on 1997-01-06 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here's what you get with Ernst & Young's Total Financial Planner Do-It-Yourself Financial Strategies and Tips Drawing on the incomparable expertise of Ernst & Young, the book is a practical, hands-on guide that helps you understand the principles of financial planning and apply them to your individual needs. Part One covers all the basics, such as setting goals, understanding investments, building wealth, and managing your finances. Part Two offers a unique "life event" approach to financial planning with specific strategies you can use for different life situations, such as getting married, raising a family, or planning for your retirement. Comprehensive Financial Planning Software Prosper's new design makes it easier than ever to identify and access the areas important to you. Just point and click on the colorful icons to plan for a single goal or develop a comprehensive financial plan. The experts raved about Ernst & Young's Prosper 1.0—"It's the next best thing to a personal financial advisor." —Jan Rosen, The New York Times "It promises to up the ante by offering more powerful personal financial planning tools than other programs." —PC World The unique book plus software approach creates the most powerful and flexible personal financial planning package available. Let it start you on the road to smart financial planning today. Visit the Ernst & Young Tax & Financial Planning Corner on the Wiley Web site! http://www.wiley.com/ey.html ERNST & YOUNG LLP's personal financial counseling practice specializes in tailoring financial strategies for people at all income levels. Ernst & Young's Total Financial Planner also comes with the complete new Prosper® 2.0. Now fully compatible with Windows® 95, Prosper gives you the tools to put your financial plans into action. Use it to: Track your progress with a budget and balance sheet Prepare to retire at your desired age and income Plan a funding strategy for your children's education Estimate federal income and estate taxes Explore home purchase options Evaluate the financial advantages of buying or leasing a car Assess your insurance needs to protect your family Manage your investment portfolio And much more. Prosper 2.0 requires Windows® 95 (or Windows NT® 4.0). See inside for detailed system requirements. Prosper 2.0 is also available on diskettes.