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Out today! The fourth edition of Get a Financial Life

My bestseller is all grown up and fully updated for today’s radically changed economy.

New evidence of Americans’ financial fragility

A new survey shows that not only do many people not have any emergency savings, they don't even have a financial Plan B – no credit, no family to rely on, no belongings to pawn.

A rainy day fund is a peace of mind fund

One of the most important things you can do for your financial future (and your mental health) is to save for a rainy day fund, aka an emergency fund.

Life is hard, but IRAs are easy!

Yesterday you heard me rave about 401(k)s, the best savings deals around. But if your company doesn't offer it (or if you've maxed out your 401(k) contribution), here's another easy way to save for retirement: Open an IRA.

Why the 401(k) is the best savings deal around

It's easy these days to write off the idea of contributing to retirement savings accounts like 401(k)s. You've heard scary stories of people losing half their life savings in the chaos of the market.


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