The main feature of Personal Finance is its hands-on approach keyed to the concepts readers need to build their own financial plans. The text’s six parts are all pieces of a financial plan; Chapter 22 is the capstone.  A running example throughout the book and a variety of end-of-chapter cases reinforce the practical aspects of planning.

This text combines a strong foundation in international finance theory with current, practical applications. Thorough, up-to-date treatment of cutting-edge international finance issues along with traditional treatment of international financial management. This text is known for its clarity of explanation and readability as well as its extensive use of applications and reader-oriented pedagogy.

This innovative text emphasizes business concepts and strategy while still providing the plethora of definitions the course requires. Practical focus addresses how and why businesses operate the way they do, covering topics such as adding value and creating profits through a variety of skill-building projects. The Coca-Cola annual report is available with each copy of the text; exercises and discussion following each chapter reference the annual report and show practical applications of chapter topics. Small Business Survey provides a reality-based picture of how small business managers conduct day-to-day business. CHC: Small Business Dilemma tracks a College Health Club business from start-up through topics tied to each chapter in the text. Spotlight on Technology features show the integration of technology and business. The Surfing the Net feature provides a foundation for student comprehension of the Internet without requiring computer access; featured Internet URL addresses are listed at the end of each chapter. Unique software available with the text helps students learn to run their own business and invest in the stock of a business.

Today, many financial institutions offer all types of financial services, such as banking, mutual funds, securities services, and insurance services. Although financial institutions overlap in the services they offer, the services that can be offered are distinctly different. The discussion of financial services in FINANCIAL MARKETS & INSTITUTIONS, 8e is organized by this type of service. Each type of financial market is described, focusing on the securities that are trade in that market and the participation by financial institutions. Pedagogical features, such as chapter summaries, learning objectives, and internet exercises, give you the tools you need to comprehend financial markets and institutions.