Books offer women financial guidance

Compiled by Chuck Myers
Knight Ridder News Service

More opportunity in the business world has resulted in more financial freedom for women. A number of good books focus on investment and savings options for women, and offer insights on how to maximize them.

Here are some of the books that deal particularly with the financial concerns of women:

• "Think Single: The Woman's Guide to Financial Security at Every Stage of Life," by Janet Bodnar, Kiplinger Books, 2003 ($15.95)
  Covers financial independence and security for single, married, divorced and retired women.
• "A Girl and Her Money," by Sharon Durling, W. Publishing Group, 2003 ($13.99)
  How to develop a rewarding approach to investing and meeting financial obligations.
• "The Busy Woman's Guide to Financial Freedom," by Vickie L. Bajtelsmit, Amacom, 2002 ($17.95)
  Insights on financial topics ranging from life insurance to buying a home.
• "10 Smart Money Moves for Women," by Judith Briles, Contemporary Books, 1999 ($14.95)
  Advice on how to create a realistic financial plan and cope with investment mistakes.
• "Smart Women Finish Rich," by David Bach, Broadway Books, 1999 ($14.95)
  Nine-step approach to financial security for women.