Finance, Forex and Investments

What are some good books about learning the basics of Personal finance?( Canada)?

I'm looking for a book about personal finance. A book that explains in a simple vocabulary, how to: - budget/manage your money -TIps on do's and don't about money. Depending in what cycle you are ( ex, close to retirement, what not to do with your money) - Information about Garanteed investments Certificates. - Canada Bonds -Basic information about Mutual Funds - Information about life insurance (Is it good to let go of it when in mid 50's?If not why? what are the dangers of not having one?) -RESPs and tips on to make the most of your money and make it last. THE BOOK MUST BE IN FRENCH!!!! ** The book I'm looking for is for a recent widow who's husband was the one taking care of the finances. I want to find a book for her so that she can know more of what is out there. What to watch out for and how to be more financialy independant and financialy wise.

Public Comments

1. "Personal Finance for Dummies" or "Investing for Dummies" are both great. Not sure if they are published in French though...
2. Tout le monde mérite d'être riche, ou, Tout ce que vous n'avez jamais appris à l'école à propos de votre argent (Paperback) by Olivier Seban (Author) Gérer mon argent dans la liberté (Mass Market Paperback) by Pierre Pradervand (Author) 52 façons d'organiser votre vie personnelle et familiale (Paperback) by Kate Redd (Author) For the person listed below who thinks I violated the answer - those are the names of the books silly - and notice that the rest of the text is in English - I could have translated, but then he couldn't have found the books.
3. For the person who responded in French. You violated one of the Yahoo rules for Yahoo answers!!!
4. book called financial accounting