Personal Finance (The Personal Series in Finance) by Jeff Madura, 5th Edition, provides a comprehensive guide to managing personal finances. Directed primarily towards undergraduate finance majors, this text also offers valuable insights for current and aspiring industry professionals, as well as anyone interested in financial management. The book takes a hands-on approach to building a financial plan, covering seven distinct parts that each focus on a specific section of the plan. Chapter 21 serves as a capstone, synthesizing the knowledge gained throughout the text. A running example and a variety of end-of-chapter cases are used to reinforce practical planning skills.