Includes bibliographical references (p. 167-169) and index.; No one will reward you for a job well done -- Plan now, or die broke -- The truth, the whole truth, nothing but the truth, so help me God: the facts by the numbers -- The self-proclaimed freak -- Breathing life into your retirement, the basics of 401(k)s -- Anything but entry-level -- On your own : individual retirement accounts -- Taking the heat to stay in his kitchen -- You are not on your own : help has arrived, finally -- The teacher with more to learn -- Dealing with debt and fighting gravity -- The mayor's lounge -- The Roth 401(k), the future of your future? -- Any door will do -- There is a world of help out there -- An afterword.;