How to Speak Money: What the Money People Say - And What It Really Means

The language of finance can be frustratingly difficult to understand for those who aren't immersed in it. Full of jargon and acronyms, finance-speak is often purposely obtuse in order to pull the wool over the eyes of the average consumer. Luckily, author John Lanchester is here to translate, and with the help of this book, teach you how to talk the talk with the best of them. With more than 300 common words and phrases explained, How to Speak Money is an indispensable guide for folks learning to manage their finances for the first time, as well as for those who think they've been managing just fine but may be realizing that they have some gaps in their understanding. With Lanchester in your corner, you won't be confused the next time your banker throws out words like "amortization," "AAA rated," "yield curve" or "collateralized debt obligation." 

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