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# Money, explained simply.

Personal finance in plain English. No jargon, no shame, no lectures. Learn the basics and fix your money today. 

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## Don't know where to begin?

We've put together a guided reading path for total beginners. Follow this step-by-step sequence to get your finances on track. 

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## Who writes this stuff?

Mary Geraldine Stox writes for the person who never got taught about money — because most of us never were. No lectures, no shame, no jargon. Just plain-English advice to help you get control of your finances. 

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