The American Dream--with its promise of a predictable life path of college, career, pension, and retirement--is in peril. Successes that are dependent on systems and programs set up by Uncle Sam and higher education may not be able to deliver on their promises. In Prince or Pauper, Peter Yachimski blends a sweeping historical perspective with incisive economic commentary and insights from his financial advisory practice to debunk myths and open a door to your personal success, including:

• How to identify the #1 enemy of your financial health--and the practical steps...