Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface to anniversary edition -- Foreword -- Foreword to the anniversary edition -- Introduction -- It all starts with saving -- Save -- First do no harm -- Start saving early: time is money -- The amazing rule of 72 -- Savvy savings -- Small savings tips -- Big ways to save -- Let the government help you save -- Own your home -- How do I catch up? -- Index -- Nobody knows more than the market -- The index fund solution -- Don't some beat the market? -- Index bonds -- Index internationally -- Index funds have big advantages -- Warning -- Confession -- Diversify -- Diversify across asset classes -- Diversify across markets -- Diversify over time -- Rebalance -- Avoid blunders -- Overconfidence -- Beware of Mr. Market -- The penalty of timing -- More mistakes -- Minimize costs -- Keep it simple -- Review of basic rules -- Asset allocation -- Asset allocation ranges -- Investing in retirement -- Getting specific -- Timeless lessons for trouble times -- Volatility and dollar-cost averaging -- Diversification is still a time-honored strategy to reduce risk -- Rebalancing -- Diversification and rebalancing together -- Index at least the core of your portfolio -- Fine-tuning a bond diversification strategy -- A final thought -- A super simple summary: KISS investing -- Appendix: save on taxes legally -- Recommended reading.