Practical tips to help today's women become financially literate. This invaluable resource from Susan Jones answers the financial questions that even the most accomplished women have about making and managing money. Insightful, practical, and female-friendly, "The Money Rules" explains missed opportunities and oversights many women make that can have profound consequences on their financial situations.With her helpful advice and professional experience, Susan Jones shows you how to: estimate your cost of living and the cost of the lifestyle you want - and develop a plan to get there; counter embarrassment and intimidation surrounding money issues; learn the key to financial security by creating an independent financial life. Don't spend your money on things you don't need. Enjoy your money...plus 50 important to-do principles, guidance on everything from prenuptial agreements, credit cards, and credit reports to mortgages, and realizing your true earning potential. Also included is a helpful resource section. With practical and engaging advice that's easy to integrate into daily life, here at last is a finance book that tells women what they want - and need - to hear.