Those who make big sudden changes in their portfolios almost always regret it. Example: If you sold right after the 1987 crash, you lost 24 percent. If you held on two years, until September 1989, you got it all back. So take a deep breath and think hard before doing anything.
Getting a Grip on Your Money was published in 2002 and had a good five-year run. It was featured on nationally syndicated talk shows, published overseas, and used for group discussions in a variety of settings. The book is still available from Amazon.com but now that its active promotion has ended, this site seeks to promote and extend the "plain money" theme of the book.