Introduction 1
Part I: Getting on the Road to Financial Fitness 5
Chapter 1: Exploring Money in Your Life 7
Chapter 2: Getting Your Financial House in Order 21
Chapter 3: Analyzing Your Cash Flow 35
Chapter 4: Turning Your Dreams into Realities 51
Part II: Getting the Most Out of Your Money 69
Chapter 5: Using Credit Wisely 71
Chapter 6: Spending Thoughtfully 83
Chapter 7: Involving Your Family in Personal Finance 97
Chapter 8: Minimizing Taxes 107
Part III: Thinking about the Future 115
Chapter 9: Planning for Big-Ticket Purchases 117
Chapter 10: Saving for Retirement 137
Chapter 11: Funding Your Kids' College Education 151
Chapter 12: Thinking about When You're Gone: Estate Planning 165
Part IV: Building and Managing Wealth 175
Chapter 13: Evaluating Your Current Portfolio 177
Chapter 14: Maximizing Investment Strategies 187
Chapter 15: Finding and Hiring the Right Advisor (If You Need One) 199
Part V: Protecting Your Assets 209
Chapter 16: Managing Risk with Insurance 211
Chapter 17: Exploring Your Health Insurance Options 219
Chapter 18: Figuring Out What Life Insurance You Need 233
Chapter 19: Insuring Your Property 241
Chapter 20: Protecting Your Privacy 253
Part VI: The Part of Tens 261
Chapter 21: Ten Easy Ways to Boost Your Savings 263
Chapter 22: Ten Tips on Getting Organized 267
Chapter 23: Ten Scams to Avoid 271
Chapter 24: Ten or So Types of Insurance You Don't Need to Buy 277
Index 281
