Taking Control of Your Finances

by Maestri

If you ask people what they do not have enough of, the most common answer is likely to be “money.” No matter how hard you work, no matter how good your job is, it can be a struggle to make ends meet while maintaining the standard of living you want. Can you do anything about this situation? Yes, you can! One approach is to bring in more money, but that’s not something I can help you with. The other is to take control of your finances, and that’s something I definitely can help you with! In fact, that is the whole point of this book.

Facing the Problem

Before getting down to details, it is a good idea to look at the problems facing many people today when it comes to their finances. The majority of Americans are financially illiterate. If you fall into this category, don’t blame yourself—after all, personal finance classes are not offered in most high schools or colleges and, even when they are, they are usually a low priority for most students. People are expected to somehow absorb all the intricacies of personal finance on their own, and, in my opinion, that’s asking a lot.