In this book . . .
W
e ask you to take an unflinching look at your finan-
cial life and your relationship to your own money.
Don't be afraid! It's not like you are going to be that sur-
prised, is it? No, you know deep down approximately how
bad things are. So why not face them once and for all and
begin repairing your economic standing? And maybe
things aren't quite as bad as you suspect. In the end it's
not only financially rewarding to face the music, it's also a
tremendous load off your shoulders to feel that you are
finally doing something about it. There's a ton of stuff you
can do immediately to begin improving your finances. So,
what are you waiting for? Starting at Square One is what
this book is about.
Here are the contents of Book I at a glance.
Chapter 1: Assessing Where You Are Financially ..................... 9
Chapter 2: Improving Your Relationship with Money ............ 27
Chapter 3: Building and Sticking to a Budget .......................... 45
Chapter 4: Cutting Spending and Boosting Income ................ 61
Chapter 5: Fixing Up Your Credit Report ................................. 81
