Introduction. What's in this book ; What you shouldn't expect ; How to use this book

The basics. When you're in dire need ; A last resort ; Unemployment ; Health-care costs ; Money management ; Savings ; Credit ; Debt ; Debt collection: your rights

The past

The present. On the job ; Consumer buying issues during an economic crisis ; Family money matters

The future. Investing ; Real estate

The gig economy

The benefits of selling online

The schemes and scams

Resources.