 The greatest lessons about saving money hit us when we're kids, especially from nursery rhymes like Simple Simon, who never had money, only spending, never saving. Then there was the old lady who had to live in a shoe because she relied totally on Social Security. And, of course, Humpty Dumpty would have fared much better had he put aside a little cash for his long-term health care. Hey, good lessons to remember. Saving for your financial future is no fairy tale because if you don't have a goose that lays the golden eggs...