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14 Financial advice for women Thefol/owiflg reviews offimmcial advice books have been reprinted with permission of Protect Yourself magazine â€" a consumer educalion purification, produced by the Quebec Government, The Canadian Woman’s Guide In Money. by Monica Townson and Frederick Stapenhurst, published by McGraw-Hill Ryerson, $9.95. The new updated volume is a welcome addition to anyone’s library; it deals with money manager nicnt from a woman's perspective. The treatment of every topic con- sidcrcd is excellent. from credit to taxes through widowhood. The unique problems faced by women are completely presented in all their seriousness. The obstacles l‘accd in the areas ol‘credit, insurance and pensions are clearly explained. The discussion is realistic. based on hard facts and obvious familiarity with the subject. Actual practice is distinguished from current legislation and the ideal situation in many areas. The chapter titled Women Alone is unique. It's the only one among all the books available which adequate- ly covers the topic of separation and divorce and its financial ramifica- tions. Likewise, family property laws and the variations between provinces are clearly outlined. This chapter is important for both men and women; it will be a revelation to most, The book is one of the best writ- ten about money management and planning. It should be read by all those taking steps to control their financial destiny. Everywoman's Money Book. bx, Betty Jane Wylie and Lynne \lac: farlane, published by Key pm! Books, $12.95. This book is aimed at womc‘ hm ideally should be read by anyon. who is new to the concept of n “a management and financial plan Hg" The volume, written in an inn n?” and easyâ€"to«read»manner. cu be understood by everyone. Despite its feminine emphasi vhf book contains valuable inform. in, albeit at basic level. It provide :ri wellâ€"thought-out arguments to it. ing action now to safeguard ‘c‘t financial future instead of Ii ‘nfl that the future will somehon 1L: care of itself. If financial plt- tug has never seemed a necessity l‘llbook will be an eye-Opener. The special emphasis on “‘1 gm needs fills an important vo: ‘or those who may have been intim to by the complexity of the topic ell other books neglected to even :n tion their real concerns. 1983 No Nonsense Gui tn RRSPs, RHOSPS and Oll‘lt't lax Shelters. by Steven G. Kt Ill. published by Financial Tin of Canada and Methuen. $7.95 This remarkably lucid an c' detailed guide to RRSI’ lltl RHOSPs is updated annuall llC differences between various _ '|h of RRSPs is very clearly prest ll! a logical fashion. Once the decision to put in: lll an RRSP is made, the chain Lt suitable fund becomes cruciti 1n~ book is an excellent guide to. inc trying to decide what type ot \P to purchase. It discusses the ‘ nt- tages and disadvantages of di cm kinds of funds. and outlines 0r tam questions for the would-h. set to consider. The performance of RRST .er compared in a table at the ‘ 0| each chapter. Although the rt .th left to find the best performer ht“ each group, the informal t‘ presented so clearly that L)! .a" readily come to a decision. l