Millions of readers have embraced Suze Orman's bestselling since it was originally published in 2001. But the world has changed vastly since then, and it's more important than ever for readers to have access to accurate and practical answers to every question they have about their financial futures-questions Suze answers in . Compassionate, straightforward, and easy to understand, this updated edition gives readers invaluable advice about: Credit cards and the new bankruptcy laws FICO scores Changes in student financial aid Changes in the real estate market and mortgages Stocks and bonds The latest retirement investment strategies, including the new Roth 401(k) Mutual funds and annuities Wills and trusts Social Security Life insurance Disability and long-term care insurance Identity theft (and what to do if you're a victim of it)