Introduction -- Part 1: Getting started with personal finance. Your financial checkup ; Budgeting, goal setting, and valuing saving ; Using loans and paying down debts ; Everything credit : scores and reports -- Part 2: Savings and earning more. Proven ways to spend less and save more ; Taxes : reduce them or else! ; Housing : comparing renting and buying ; Relationships and money ; Making the most of your career -- Part 3: Investing for your future goals. Successful investing principles ; Making the best use of bank accounts ; Portfolios for a purpose ; Real-estate investing -- Part 4: Insurance: Protect your self, your loved ones, and your assets. The lowdown on health insurance ; Safeguarding your income ; Home, auto, renters, and other insurance policies -- Part 5: Your information diet. Using media resources ; Professionals you hire -- Part 6: The part of tens. Ten ways to save on a car ; Ten things to value more than your money ; Nearly ten things to know about apps -- Bonus: Investing in funds : mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.