<p><span>"In the dark, bewildering, trap-infested jungle of misinformation and opaque riddles that is the world of investment, JL Collins is the fatherly wizard on the side of the path, offering a simple map, warm words of encouragement and the tools to forge your way through with confidence. You''ll never find a wiser advisor with a bigger heart." -- Malachi Rempen: Filmmaker, cartoonist, author and self-described ruffian</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>This book grew out of a series of letters to my daughter concerning various things-mostly about money and investing-she was not yet quite ready to hear.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Since money is the single most powerful tool we have for navigating this complex world we''ve created, understanding it is critical.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>"But Dad," she once said, "I know money is important. I j