Lang's revision is designed for students of personal finance, personal financial planning, or consumer economics and is suitable for short courses. The fifth edition includes a new design and general updating of topics, including the change in the US housing market, US income tax changes, whether to lease, buy or rent when making a major purchase, and how to use the computer for personal financial planning. Ther e are new end-of-chapter appendices on using calculators to computer personal finances, and additional and updated investments coverage includes how to hire a broker and what type of investments are best for you.