Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 11

Introduction 13

Part 1 Self-Examination

1 Confessions of a Financially Irresponsible Woman 19

Part 2 Poles, Myths, and Reformation

2 Where Is It Written "Women Don't Do Money"? 35

3 Responsible Ts Not Another Word for Boring 45

4 Time Out for a Values Inventory 49

5 Reforming Your Habits 61

Part 3 Nine Habits of a Financially Confident Woman

6 A Financially Confident Woman Is a Giver 75

7 A Financially Confident Woman Is a Saver 81

8 A Financially Confident Woman Is an Investor 97

9 A Financially Confident Woman Says No to Unsecured Debt 105

10 A Financially Confident Woman Lives below Her Means 117

11 A Financially Confident Woman Is Prepared for Emergencies 135

12 A Financially Confident Woman Knows Her Financial Condition 145

13 A Financially Confident Woman Gets What She Pays For 167

14 A Financially Confident Woman Has Eyes for the Future 177

Part 4 Becoming a Financially Confident Woman

15 A Six-Week Plan of Action 189

Conclusion 195

Notes 197

Glossary 199