Contents: The problem: lack of financial instruction -- Goals for your financial return -- The magnificence of compound interest -- Arrogance, ego, greed and envy -- The mark and the doctor discount -- It's not much, I can afford to lose it: the concept of risk -- Define specific goals -- Thrift -- Invest in what you know -- How to identify real opportunities -- Make your own investment decisions -- Documents required for financial security -- The importance of relationships: goodwill, friendship and reciprocity -- Uncle George's rule or why cash is king: the concept of liquidity -- Paying daily bills -- Your home -- Funding your children's education -- Insurance -- Funding retirement -- Who can you trust?: how to spot a con man -- The malevolence of debt -- The perniciousness of fees -- Divorce: beware of gold-diggers -- Tips: real opportunities or useless information -- Areas where caution is essential or that should be completely avoided -- Yes or no -- Dealing with bankers -- Asset allocation, diversification and beating the market -- When to buy -- When to sell -- Stocks, bonds, and mutual funds -- Real estate other than your home -- The precious metals and commodities -- Art and collectibles -- Other types of investments -- Obtaining investment information -- On-line brokers and the internet -- Investment strategies of the pros -- Some miscellaneous tidbits of advice -- The importance of charity

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