Introduction -- The power of time and compounding -- Where do you want to go? -- Where are you today? -- Creating a system for financial success -- Your introduction to investing -- Harnessing the power of markets -- Building a portfolio to meet your goals -- A quick guide to how and where to invest your first dollar -- Facing the realities of market downturns -- Family finances -- Making big financial decisions at critical junctions in life -- How to create your own team of professionals to help you succeed -- Conclusion: building a system for financial success.