Are you completely clueless about personal finance? If so, Straight Up is a quick, easy to read guidebook that will give you the basics to become rich. Each chapter builds on the prior to provide a cohesive look at the financial choices we all have to make. Rick's honest easy-to-read writing style and personal stories make this guide valuable to readers of all ages, but it's especially useful for the 16 to 26 crowd. Rick has spent the better part of a decade in the financial services industry and views most of the business with a more than skeptical eye. Learn about the industry from the inside as you educate yourself on personal financial matters. Pick up a copy for yourself and your kids and get the whole family on the track to financial freedom.