Introduction Chapter 1 The Beginning: We've Got to Start Somewhere Chapter 2 Reserves Chapter 3 Compound Interest: The Eighth Wonder of the World Chapter 4 Saving Money, Part I: The Real Secret of Wealth Chapter 5 Saving Money, Part II: How to Pay for College Chapter 6 Getting Out of Debt Forever Chapter 7 How to Avoid Scams, Slams, and Shams Chapter 8 Homes and Mortgages Chapter 9 Investing, Part I Chapter 10 Investing, Part II Chapter 11 Insurance, Part I Chapter 12 Insurance, Part II Chapter 13 Social Security Chapter 14 Estate Planning Chapter 15 Retirement Planning Chapter 16 Asset Protection Chapter 17 Alternative Housing for the Elderly Chapter 18 Evaluating a Financial Planner Appendix A Comparison Chart for College Savings Plans Appendix B Getting In-State Tuition Rates for Out-of-State Students Appendix C Comparison Chart for Term Versus Permanent Insurance Appendix D Normal Retirement Ages Appendix E Benefit Reductions When Beneficiaries Retire Before Their Full Retirement Age and Take Benefits at Earliest Age Possible Appendix F Yearly Benefit Rate Increases When Beneficiaries Retire After Their Full Retirement Age up to Age 70 Appendix G State Rules Providing Homestead Protection for Your Home Appendix H Additional Helpful Websites and Other Resources Index.