I: Basic money -- 1. Saving for college -- 2. Investing for a college fund -- 3. Taking into consideration taxes and inflation -- 4. How tax-deferred accounts can help -- II: The facts of life -- 5. Your paycheck: what is your salary really worth? -- 6. Buying a house or car: mortgages and loans -- 7. Buying or leasing your car -- 8. Owning or renting your home -- 9. Insurance -- 10. Cut up those credit cards -- III: Accumulating wealth -- 11. Gambling: can I win the lottery? -- 12. The stock market and other investments -- 13. Retirement.