Read Chapter 1 of Jean Chatzky's book and learn the traits and habits of wealthy people that have allowed them to prosper in even the toughest times.

How do you cope financially with the worst economy in recent history? Regroup, make smart choices and control of your savings, investments, job security and home mortgage, Jean Chatzky says.

If you feel like you don't know where to start with taking control of your finances, let Jean Chatzky walk you through some easy strategies.

When you reach a milestone, marriage, baby, graduation, death of a parent, career change, new house, you've also hit a turning point for your finances. Jean Chatzky can help guide you through your new financial life decade by decade.

Jean Chatzky, a host on the Oprah Radio Sirius XM channel, offers life-changing financial pointers that have transformed the way America thinks about money and wealth!