The Complete Idiot's Guide to Personal Finance for Canadians. Rev. ed.

Monika Rohlmann is an environmental consultant in Yellowknife, Northwest
Territories.

Initially devoted to computer books, the Complete Idiot’s series has
been extended to include personal finance books. The authors of the
three guides under review are all veterans in the personal finance
field.

Like previous titles in this series, the guides feature a user-friendly
format, clear definitions, and down-to-earth answers to frequently asked
questions. All three books cover strategies for saving, types of
investments, and tax strategies. For those who don’t know the
difference between a mutual fund and an RRSP, Personal Finance for
Canadians is the place to start. If you’re ready to start taking some
risks, then you’re ready for Making Money on the Canadian Stock
Market. Readers who master these two guides can advance to Getting Rich
in Canada.

These information-packed guides are meant to be read from front to back
(or at least one chapter at a time), which makes it difficult to review
a topic in small bites. Nevertheless, for the financial novice, these
books remain the best option for learning on your own.