Book Description 8 graphics 6 x 9. Incorporates new 1997 tax laws New chapters on providing for college and developing investment strategies Directory of Internet sources for financial assistance Newly revised and updated， this comprehensive guide covers all key financial decisions from choosing checking accounts and using credit cards to buying a home， choosing an insurance policy， and financing a comfortable retirement. All military personnel will benefit from the advice given in this reference. The authors， faculty members at West Point， cover each topic in a thorough， logical， and easy-to-read manner. Tables demonstrate financial concepts throughout the book， and appendixes aid servicemembers in understanding their finances and in starting their own strategies for getting ahead. Michael Meese， a professor at USMA， is responsible for the economics program in its Department of Social Sciences. Bart Keiser， an assistant professor， chairs the Superintendents financial review committee. About the Author Maj. David Trybula and Lt. Col. Richard Hewitt are professors at the United States Military Academy， where they teach economics and finance. Trybula holds a Ph.D. in economics and Hewitt is a certified financial planner. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.