You work hard — really hard — but it seems like there's never enough. Never enough to cover all the bills. Never enough to relax and have some fun. Never enough to save some real money. What has gone wrong? What is the secret that you haven't figured out?

In All Your Worth, Elizabeth Warren and Amelia Warren Tyagi — mother/daughter authors of the acclaimed The Two-Income Trap — tell you the truth about money. They lay out the new rules of money — the ones nobody talks about. They show you how to get out of debt, cover your bills, and start getting ahead — without needing to carry a calculator everywhere you go. All Your Worth will help you get control over your money once and for all so that you can finally start building toward the life you've always wanted.

All Your Worth isn't based on lucky guesses or gut reasoning; it is the result of more than twenty years of intensive research. As a result, the authors don't offer you a few quick fixes destined to fall apart, and they don't waste time trying to solve problems you don't have. Instead, the authors lay out a breakthrough approach for getting control over your money. And they use this approach to help you conquer your financial problems, step by step. They help you create a plan that isn't just for a week or for a month; this is a plan that lets you master your money for the rest of your life.

The secret? It's simple, really: Get your money in balance. Warren and Tyagi show you how to divide and conquer. You will learn to balance your money into three essential parts: the Must-Haves (the bills you have to pay month after month), the Wants (some fun money for right now), and your Savings (so you can build a better tomorrow). No complicated budgets, and no keeping track of every penny you spend. Once you have the basics, it gets easy. You can put your money worries behind you and get on with what really matters — living your life.

Whatever your struggles with money, Warren and Tyagi can help you get your finances on the right track. They will show you things about yourself that you have never quite seen. Are you an emotional spender? Is debt robbing your future? Do you spend too little on fun? Are you and your partner trapped in the Money Blame Game? After you read this book, you will never look at your money — or yourself — in quite the same way again.

Whether you are knee-deep in past-due notices or you just don't think you're saving enough, money worries can chew away at your life. Warren and Tyagi are here to tell you that you can stop the worry. You can change it all. You can have enough — enough to cover the necessities, enough to put some real money in the bank and start bringing your dreams into reach. You can even have enough money to have fun. (In fact, they insist that you have enough for fun!) Best of all, with All Your Worth, you can have peace of mind for the rest of your life.

"A provocative new book...The authors suggest ambitious solutions." Newsweek

"A grenade of a book exquisitely lobbed at the overconsumption theory."

-- BusinessWeek

The bestselling mother/daughter coauthors of The Two-Income Trap now pen an essential guide to the five simple keys to lasting financial peace.

Elizabeth Warren is a chaired professor at Harvard Law School. She is the author or coauthor of several books, including The Two-Income Trap: Why Middle-Class Parents Are Going Broke. She has appeared on numerous television shows, including Dr. Phil and the Today show. She lives with her husband in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Elizabeth and Amelia are mother and daughter.

Contents

Getting Started:

The Truth About Money

Part One: 6 Steps to a Lifetime of Riches

1. Step One:

Count All Your Worth

2. Step Two:

Escape from the Thinking Trapsÿ

3. Step Three:

Count the Dollars, Not the Penniesÿ

4. Step Four:

If You Can't Afford Fun, You Can't Afford Your Life

5. Step Five:

To Build Your Future, Pay Off Your Pastÿ

6. Step Six:

Build Your Dreams a Little at a Timeÿ

Part Two: Powerful Tools

7. Love and Money:

Having It Allÿ

8. The Big Buy:

Purchasing the Home That Is Right for Youÿ

9. Financial CPR:

Protect Yourself When Things Get Tough

The Last Word:

It's Not About Moneyÿ

Acknowledgments

Index