CHAPTER 1  Choosing a Career Profession or Business
Check out my 6 step career planning method to look at options for deciding a job/profession.  Learn about all the options for a career including:  Colleges and Universities, Schools for Business & Secretarial, Industrial, Trade & Technical, Medical & Dental Assistants, joining the Armed Forces, and 20 job classifications in the construction industry.  Also, don't overlook to be an entrepreneur!

CHAPTER 2  Goal Setting
Understand the power of goal setting.  Write down your goals ... view them every day ... say them out loud!  Tips on starting your own personal "Goal Notebook."  Setting goals can make great changes in your life.

CHAPTER 3  Setting up a Budget
Manage your money responsibly.  This chapter will cover how to create a budget planning list, deal with your Money IN and Money OUT.  Pay your bills on time and stay out of debt at all costs.

CHAPTER 4  Establishing Credit History
Start NOW to establish good credit, open up a checking account and 3 trade lines.  Learn about your FICO credit score and how it affects your home-buying loan, along with car/home/life insurance programs.  Read about my tips on dealing with debt.

CHAPTER 5  Buying a House
Get an overview of the home-buying process.  Check out my list of over 20 different loan programs lenders can offer you.  Understand the items required to process a loan and sources you can use for a down payment.  Determine all your closing costs and find out what type of borrower you are.

CHAPTER 6  Financial Planning
Key to investing is to start at an early age.  Learn about 6 important wealth building principles.  Grasp a solid understanding of stocks and bonds, mutual funds, IRA's, 401K's, annuities, and other investment vehicles.

CHAPTER 7  Insurance - Protect What You Own
In this chapter you'll cover car insurance, homeowner's insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and see the importance each one yields.  Also take a look at wills and trusts, and learn about Probate, Power of Attorney, and selecting an Executor for your estate.  View the terminology used in the court system.

CHAPTER 8  Income Diversification
Work to diversify your income, and be less dependent on social security benefits affecting your generation.  You will learn to think outside of the box to develop your talents/interests to spend your "free time" more wisely.  Weekends aren't just made for Michelob, invest in yourself, your leisure time properly so it can pay off for you down the road of life.  You'll cover crafts, collections, hobbies, rental properties, land acquisitions, and sports cars that appreciate in value.

CHAPTER 9  Summary
Don't miss my game plan for you once you secure your first job.  These five steps will help you get farther faster and be an achiever and believer in yourself!  This book will genuinely help you navigate your FUTURE as a young adult!

John Eyres    12713 Willowyck Drive     St. Louis, Missouri  63146     314-495-2089

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