Table of Contents
Foreword to the New Edition 10
Introduction 14
Part A The Tools for Financial Empowerment 19
Chapter 1 Start Saving Now 21
Chapter 2 Use Your Credit Cards Wisely 30
Chapter 3 Understand Credit Scores 42
Chapter 4 Protect Yourself with Insurance 52
Chapter 5 Embrace Budgeting Basics 66
Part B The Path from Saving to Investing 77
Chapter 6 Why Invest? 78
Chapter 7 How to Invest Your Savings 85
Chapter 8 Frequently Asked Investing Questions 96
Chapter 9 Super-Size Your Retirement Savings 104
Chapter 10 Prioritize Your Financial Plan 116
Part C The Strategies for Real-Life Situations 121
Chapter 11 Your Student Loans 122
Chapter 12 Your Home 133
Chapter 13 Your Car 145
Chapter 14 Your Income Taxes 155
Chapter 15 Your Heart and Your Money 165
Chapter 16 Time for Action 175
Appendices
Appendix A The Tools for Financial Empowerment 181
Appendix B The Path from Saving to Investing 190
Appendix C The Strategies for Real-Life Situations 199
Acknowledgments 203
About the Authors 204
Index 205
