The Missing Link: From College to Career and Beyond

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Frontmatter
Chapter 1: Introduction: Living in The Midst of a Complex World
Chapter 2: Who Are The Millionaires? Why Not You?
Chapter 3: Credit, Debt, and Money: Makes the World Go Around
Chapter 4: Credit Reports and Credit Scores: ˝I Spend, Therefore I Am˛
Chapter 5: Contracts Can Be Dangerous To Your Health: Read Them!
Chapter 6: Social Security and Medicare: The Trend is Not Your Friend
Chapter 7: Government Revenue and Expenses: Taxes, Taxes, and More Taxes
Chapter 8: Beginning to Save: ˝I Get Paid First˛
Chapter 9: Investment Vehicles: Get in the Game
Chapter 10: Investing in Stocks: Not a Big Mystery
Chapter 11: Investing in Bonds: Not Even a Small Mystery
Chapter 12: Stock Options and Grants: The Modern Day Gold Rush
Chapter 13: Love and Money: ˝With This Debt, I Thee Wed˛
Chapter 14: Purchasing a Home: To Buy or Not to Buy, That is the Question
Chapter 15: Renting an Apartment: The Home You Donˇt Own
Chapter 16: Homeownerˇs Insurance: The Devil is in The Details
Chapter 17: The Great Recession: Bad Decisions . . . . Bad Consequences
Chapter 18: Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA): A Gift From Uncle Sam
Chapter 19: 401(k) Plan: A Gift from Your Boss?
Chapter 20: Real Estate Investing: Start Small and Build
Chapter 21: Student Loans: An Asset or a Liability?
Chapter 22: Purchasing or Leasing a Car: Let the Buyer Beware
Chapter 23: Automobile Insurance: Steering in the Right Direction
Chapter 24: Health Care and Insurance: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Chapter 25: Disability Insurance: Theyˇve Got Your Back
Chapter 26: Life Insurance: Your Life May Be Worth More Than You Think
Chapter 27: Starting a Successful Business: Ask Yourself This