Few schools teach personal finance, and most young adults cannot afford a financial advisor. Money in Your Twenties: Getting Started gives twentysomethings the straightforward guidance they need to avoid common money mistakes and to take control of their finances.

Readers learn:

The five taxes that shrink paychecks

How to predict your tax bill

The rent you can afford based on your income

The facts about credit reports and credit scores

Whether to save or pay down debt

Pitfalls of the "Gig Economy"

Low cost insurance to manage risk

All about 401(k)s, IRAs, and whether to "go Roth"

And much more