30-Minute Money C

The recent economic meltdown has left people in terrible financial shape with little idea of how to turn things around. Using Morningstar's time-tested strategies and sensible approach to money management, Morningstar's 30-Minute Money Solutions: A Step-by-Step Guide to Managing Your Finances breaks down important financial tasks into do-able chunks, each of which can be accomplished in 30 minutes or less. The practical, no-nonsense book

• Lays out the tools to get organized, including how to create a filing and bill paying system
• Details how to find the best uses for one's money, as well as how to properly invest for savings, college, and retirement
• Other titles by Benz: Morningstar(R) Guide to Mutual Funds: Five Star Strategies for Success

These are uncertain times. Morningstar's 30-Minute Money Solutions provides expert guidance on all aspects of personal money management, and it does so in quick, easily digestible steps.

CHRISTINE BENZ is Director of Personal Finance for Morningstar. She is also editor of the monthly newsletter Morningstar^(R) PracticalFinance and writes a weekly column on Morningstar's popular Web site, Morningstar.com. Benz is coauthor of Morningstar^(R) Guide to Mutual Funds: 5-Star Strategies for Success and is author of the book's second edition. Before assuming her current role in 2008, Benz served as Morningstar's director of mutual fund analysis. She has also served as editor of Morningstar^(R) FundInvestor(TM), a monthly newsletter for individual investors. Benz has been widely quoted in print and online media, and has made numerous appearances on national radio and television shows. For more information, visit the 30-Minute Solution Resource Center online at www.morningstar.com/goto/30MinuteSolutions.