<b>&quot; . . . quite simply the best financial self-help book.&quot;<br>--Money Book Club, Book-of-the-Month Club</b><br>In this new and updated edition of one of the biggest-selling financial-planning books ever, David Chilton simplifies the complex puzzles of personal finance and helps you achieve financial independence. With the help of his fictional barber, Roy, and a large dose of humor, Chilton shows you how to take control of your financial future--slowly, steadily, and with sure success. Chilton's plan (detailed in an entertaining story) is no get-rich-quick scheme, but it does make financial independence possible on nothing more than an average salary. <br>This third edition has been updated with assistance from the Arthur Andersen Corporation, and covers the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 and other recent developments. <br>Even if you consider yourself a financial &quot;basket case,&quot; Chilton explains how you can easily put an effective financial plan into action.