Preface -- Minimal risk -- If I'm so smart, how come this book won't make you rich? -- A penny saved is two pennies earned -- You can get by on $165,000 a year -- Trust no one -- The case for cowardice -- Tax strategies -- The stock market -- Meanwhile down at the track -- choosing (to ignore) your broker -- Hot tips, inside information -- and other fine points -- Family planning -- All in the family -- what to do if you inherit a million dollars ; what to do otherwise -- Appendixes -- Earning 177% on Bordeaux -- How much life insurance do you need? -- How much Social Security will you get? -- A few words about the budget and our national debt -- Cocktail party financial quips to help you feel smug -- Selected discount brokers -- Selected mutual funds -- Fun with compound interest -- Still not sure what to do? -- Index.
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