The 10 Commandments of Money: Survive and Thrive in the New Economy

Millions of us skate by from paycheck to paycheck. We all have financial goals we want (or need) to achieve, but are perplexed by how to get there. But expert financial advisor Liz Weston has carved a path, with ten simple strategies that help anyone avoid critical mistakes, survive downturns, and make the numbers work.

Debunking well-trod myths (pay down all your debt immediately) while giving unexpectedly brilliant tips (it's okay to let student loans linger), Liz Weston outlines everything you need to become financially viable, including how to:

- Know what you can afford
- Create a survival plan with cash and credit
- Manage "good debt" to get ahead
- Save for retirement without sacrificing today