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Sheila Bair has had a long and distinguished career in finance, academia, and government. She is perhaps best known as the Chair of the FDIC during the 2008-2009 financial crisis, when she was twice named by Forbes Magazine as the second most powerful woman in the world. A lifelong advocate for strong financial regulation and consumer protections, she is the author of the New York Times bestseller Bull by the Horns, her memoir of the financial crisis, and is a frequent op-ed contributor and TV commentator, as well as author of several children's books on financial matters.

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A young person's guide to avoiding the tricks and traps of our financial system

It can be hard to save money and get ahead in today's financial world--especially if you don't start when you're young. In this comprehensive, common sense guide to personal finance, former FDIC chair Sheila Bair gives young readers an insider's view of the fundamentals they'll need to navigate our economy and secure a solid financial future. Exploring everything from savings accounts to student loans to retirement planning, it's packed with advice about what to do--and what not to do--to avoid debt and build wealth.