Choose a sound financial lifestyle -- Start early and invest regularly -- Know what you're buying: part one -- Know what you're buying: part two -- Preserve your buying power with inflation-protected bonds -- How much do you need to save? -- Keep it simple -- Asset allocation -- Costs matter -- Taxes: part one -- Taxes: part two -- Diversification -- Performance chasing and market timing are hazardous to your health -- Savvy ways to invest for college -- How to manage a windfall successfully -- Do you need an advisor? -- Track your progress and rebalance when necessary -- Tune out the "noise" -- Mastering your investments means mastering your emotions -- Making your money last longer than you do -- Protect your assets by being well-insured -- Passing it on when you pass on -- You can do it -- Appendix I: glossary of financial terms -- Appendix II: books we recommend -- Appendix III: financial websites we recommend -- Appendix IV: Vanguard asset allocation questionnaire and pie charts

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