In an era of diminishing privacy, downsize-ing, mergers, and dangerously fleeting corporate careers, the speed at which disor-der can take over our lives is ever-increasing. From failed investments and business ventures to unexpected health expenses to violations of company policies with career- dending repercus-sions, no one is immune to a devastating financial crash – and few have the resources to weather one. Technology itself poses new risks. Countless executives and employees have been dismissed for initiating E-mail was deemed inappropriate or for using the Internet for purposes not related to their jobs. Those who are at highest risk are those who don't take the possibilities seriously. But it is possible to pre-pare for, and even avoid, such disaster. This essential and timely book will show you how.

Written by a trial lawyer, risk-avoidance lecturer, and former prosecutor, Crashproof Your Life will help you master the art of crashproof- ing and create a sense of security that will resonate throughout your life. Here you will learn to identify the risks you face on the job, with your investments, and at home and to plan systematically to reduce or eliminate those risks. The ultimate goal is to ensure that you get the money you need and keep the money you have.

In crashproof Your Life you'll find:

• A three-part plan for avoiding financial disaster by reducing professional risks, financial risks, and personal liabilities

• Compehensive structuring for each category

• Tools to identify risk

• Risk-reducing principles, called the Laws of Crashproofing

• Helpful checkists to help you become proactive

….and much more to equip you for today's world and help you gain a more secure future for yourself and your family.

THOMAS A, SCHWEICH is an attorney with Bryan Cave , LLP, a prestigious law firm based in St. Louis . He the author of Protect Yourself from Business Lawsuits. He speaks widely and does frequent workshops at major organizations around the United States , including Boeing, the Anheuser-Busch Companies, Arthur Andersen, Bank One, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and the Texas Society of CPAs. His work has been covered by a wide range of newspapers, radio programs, and websites. He was recently chief of staff on Senator Danforth's investigation into the Waco standoff. Schweich lives in St. Louis Missouri .