| Ch. 1 | | The Economy: How It Works and What It Means to You | | 3 |
| Ch. 2 | | Work and Income | | 33 |
| Ch. 3 | | Creating a Workable Plan: Goal Setting and Budgeting | | 67 |
| Ch. 4 | | The Smart Shopper | | 93 |
| Ch. 5 | | Frauds and Swindles and How to Avoid Them | | 117 |
| Ch. 6 | | Transportation: Buying, Financing, and Insuring Your Cars | | 145 |
| Ch. 7 | | Leisure and Recreation | | 170 |
| Ch. 8 | | Buying a Home | | 199 |
| Ch. 9 | | Financing a Home | | 227 |
| Ch. 10 | | Housing Costs and Regulations | | 253 |
| Ch. 11 | | Renting | | 271 |
| Ch. 12 | | Selling Your Home | | 292 |
| Ch. 13 | | Financial Institutions | | 315 |
| Ch. 14 | | Credit and Borrowing | | 350 |
| Ch. 15 | | Making Your Money Grow: An Overview | | 387 |
| Ch. 16 | | Making Your Money Grow: The Money Market | | 406 |
| Ch. 17 | | Making Your Money Grow: The Stock Market | | 440 |
| Ch. 18 | | Making Your Money Grow: Real Estate and Other Opportunities | | 487 |
| Ch. 19 | | Life, Health, and Income Insurance | | 533 |
| Ch. 20 | | Financial Planning for Later Years | | 591 |
| Ch. 21 | | Estate Planning | | 628 |
| Ch. 22 | | Income Taxes | | 659 |
| Ch. 23 | | Working for Yourself | | 701 |
| | | Glossary | | 731 |
| | | Index | | 745 |