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Contents

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

PHOTO CREDITS

INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION TO PERSONAL INVESTING

SAVING, MANAGING DEBT, AND BUDGETING

Managing Debt

Credit Card Debt