Jean Chatzky, a regular correspondent on the Today show and featured columnist for Money(r) and USA Today, offers TALKING MONEY, a detailed and informative guide on how to get personal finances in order. She knows firsthand that once minor money problems are under control, the big picture falls quickly into place. Her bits of practical advice include: * Understanding how to cut the interest you pay on credit cards, thereby reducing the interest not only on all the cards in your wallet, but on your mortgage and home equity loan as well. * Picking a stock or mutual fund to fill in a portfolio and correctly allocate your assets. * Finding and saving money for your kids' college fund. * Solid tips on how to purchase your first home. * And more. This is the perfect book to guide readers over their financial hurdles, preparing them for long term goals and financial security.