You Can Do the Math: Overcome Your Math Phobia and Make Better Financial Decisions

Lipsman (math, U. of Maryland) not only wants to cure his readers of their math phobias, he also wants to improve their financial health. To this end, he explains the computations necessary to compound interest, determine before and after-tax income, and make other simple calculations necessary to managing finances. He covers many subjects relevant to near and long-term economics, including home and car loans, paycheck deductions and investing in the stock market. The text has a companion website where readers can input their own figures to individualize the data Lipsman provides. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

RON LIPSMAN is Professor of Mathematics and Associate Dean of the Physical Sciences College, University of Maryland. The author of more than 70 mathematical research articles and co-author of eight technical books, he has over 35 years of experience in teaching, tutoring, and advising students and colleagues alike on issues related to mathematics, computing, and financial management.