Do-It-Yourself Financial Strategies and Tips

Drawing on the incomparable expertise of Ernst & Young, the book is a practical, hands-on guide that helps you understand the principles of financial planning and apply them to your individual needs. Part One covers all the basics, such as setting goals, understanding investments, building wealth, and managing your finances. Part Two offers a unique "life event" approach to financial planning with specific strategies you can use for different life situations, such as getting married, raising a family, or planning for your retirement.

Comprehensive Financial Planning Software

Prosper's new design makes it easier than ever to identify and access the areas important to you. Just point and click on the colorful icons to plan for a single goal or develop a comprehensive financial plan.

The experts raved about Ernst & Young's Prosper 1.0—"It's the next best thing to a personal financial advisor." —Jan Rosen, The New York Times

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The unique book plus software approach creates the most powerful and flexible personal financial planning package available. Let it start you on the road to smart financial planning today.

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ERNST & YOUNG LLP's personal financial counseling practice specializes in tailoring financial strategies for people at all income levels.

Ernst & Young's Total Financial Planner also comes with the complete new Prosper® 2.0. Now fully compatible with Windows® 95, Prosper gives you the tools to put your financial plans into action.

Use it to:

• Track your progress with a budget and balance sheet
• Prepare to retire at your desired age and income
• Plan a funding strategy for your children's education
• Estimate federal income and estate taxes
• Explore home purchase options
• Evaluate the financial advantages of buying or leasing a car
• Assess your insurance needs to protect your family
• Manage your investment portfolio
• And much more.

Prosper 2.0 requires Windows® 95 (or Windows NT® 4.0). See inside for detailed system requirements.

Prosper 2.0 is also available on diskettes.