02377cam a22003493u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000039001122450160001512640051003113000047003623360026004093370026004353380036004615000009004975000031005065080063005375201204006005340045018046530010018496530037018596530033018966530039019298560042019689990017020101903UtSlPG20260610133051.0mcr n260607r1999||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aHG1 aCotton, William, F.S.A., of Exeter10aEverybody's Guide to Money Matters :bWith a description of the various investments chiefly dealt in on the stock exchange, and the mode of dealing therein 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c1999 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier a1898 aRelease date is 1999-09-01 aThis etext was prepared by Nigel Lacey, Leicestershire, UK a"Everybody's Guide to Money Matters" by William Cotton, F.S.A. is a practical guide aimed at educating readers about financial management and banking, written in the late 19th century. This informative work addresses the basic principles of money, banking operations, and investment opportunities while highlighting common pitfalls in financial dealings. It particularly emphasizes the importance of financial literacy for women, who were often overlooked in money matters at that time. At the start of the book, the author explains key concepts related to money, such as its definition as a medium of exchange and the structure of currency in the United Kingdom, including detailed descriptions of coins and banknotes. The narrative introduces Miss Jane Smith, a character representing individuals who find themselves suddenly in charge of their finances, lacking the necessary knowledge to manage their money safely. The text outlines her experience of opening a bank account, the use of cheques, and the importance of keeping accurate records of transactions, establishing a foundation for the practical advice that will follow throughout the guide. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aMoney aStock exchanges -- Great Britain aInvestments -- Great Britain aBanks and banking -- Great Britain40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1903 c44014d44014