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Summary: If you're stressed out by money and have no idea what to do, this is your playbook: the all-new edition of the New York Times bestseller Get a Financial Life , completely rewritten to address the recession. Whether you earn $20,000 or $200,000, this book busts open the system, teaching tricks for becoming master of your own money universe. You'll learn how to: Get out -- and stay out -- of debt Manage your 401(k) in a tanking market Take advantage of the latest tax rules and save a bundle Come up with a down payment and understand the new strategies for landing a mortgage