New book on financial planning

The Midwest Plan Service has released a new book on financial planning. Called, “Money Talk: A Financial Guide for Women,” the book teaches the basics of smart money management.

Topics include: how much do you need for retirement, insurance, wills, how to invest and planning for future life events. The book also includes worksheets to help you evaluate your own financial situation and move forward. The book was written by Patricia Q. Brennan, a certified financial planner and family and consumer sciences educator at Rutgers University.

For more information:

Call (800) 562-3618, or visit: www.mwpshq.org

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