The first step -- An investor's best friend--asset allocation -- Guerrilla warfare : you versus your portfolio -- I own that company! -- The shopping mall of investments -- Help! I'm running out of money! -- The steady staples of a well-balanced portfolio : bonds, cash and reits -- When good investing goes bad -- Harvard, Yale or your local community college : what can you afford? -- Make April 15th your favorite day -- Guarding against the financial pitfalls of death -- Financial suits of armor -- Why you shouldn't count on the government's help for your retirement -- Where do you want your money to take you today?