About the Author
Eric Tyson, MBA, is an internationally acclaimed and bestselling personal finance book author, former financial advisor, and speaker. He has worked with and taught people from all financial situations, so he knows the financial concerns and questions of real folks just like you. Despite being handicapped by an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business and a BS in economics and biology from Yale University, Eric remains a master of “keeping it simple.”
An accomplished personal finance writer, he’s an award-winning columnist and the author of numerous national bestselling financial books in the For Dummies series, on personal finance, investing, mutual funds, home buying and real estate investing (coauthor), small business (coauthor) and other topics. His Personal Finance For Dummies was awarded the Benjamin Franklin Award for best business book of the year.
Eric’s work has been featured and quoted in hundreds of local and national publications and outlets, including the Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Fox News, Chicago Tribune, Forbes, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, Parenting, Money, and Bottom Line/Personal; on NBC’s Today Show, ABC, CNBC, Fox Business Network, PBS’s Nightly Business Report, CNN, and on CBS national radio, NPR’s Sound Money, and Bloomberg Business Radio.
Eric’s website is www.erictyson.com.
Author’s Acknowledgments
A special shout-out and thank-you to the editorial folks at Wiley, who put countless hours and ideas into making this book what it is. First up is Tracy Boggier, whose guidance, wisdom, and patience are always valued and appreciated. Project editor Linda Brandon did an excellent job continually improving the book and making sure it stayed on track and on schedule. And a big thank-you to copy editor Chad Sievers for his tireless and intelligent editing of this book.
Last but not least, a big round of applause to technical reviewer and tax advisor Christopher De Penti. He made many helpful suggestions to make the book better.
Publisher’s Acknowledgments
Acquisitions Editor: Tracy Boggier
Senior Project Editor: Linda Brandon
Copy Editor: Chad Sievers
Technical Editor: Christopher De Penti
Production Editor: Magesh Elangovan
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