The essential guide to making better financial decisions

Navigating the financial industry isn't easy. While there are no shortage of commercials, advertisements, comparison sites, mail, email and (often illegal) marketing calls enticing you to take out loans, switch your pension, buy insurance and invest your money, choosing whether these products are right for you can be difficult. Sound financial planning requires a systematic strategy.

This book will empower you to take control of your finances, helping you to make well-informed, confident decisions to achieve your financial goals and avoid pitfalls, equipping you with the strategy and tools you need to do so.

Through Be Your Own Financial Adviser's practical guidance, examples and case studies, you'll learn how to:

. Develop your financial planning and wealth management skills

. Maximise your chances of achieving financial security

. Weather times of economic hardship

. Spot and avoid financial scams

"The book that everyone should read if they wish to be in control of their life." Dr Isaac Tabner, Senior Lecturer in Finance, University of Stirling

"This is a fantastic book that I cannot more highly recommend." Professor Dr Nirmala Lee, Head of Subject, London Metropolitan University