Download or read book Should You be Investing for Growth Or for Financial Security written by Marvin Appel and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This Element is an excerpt from Higher Returns from Safe Investments: Using Bonds, Stocks, and Options to Generate Lifetime Income (ISBN: 9780137003358) by Marvin Appel. Why income investing may be your best strategy--now, and for the foreseeable future"--Resource description page.
Download or read book Should You Be Investing for Growth or for Financial Security written by Marvin Appel and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2010-05-17 with total page 15 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the eBook version of the printed book. This Element is an excerpt from Higher Returns from Safe Investments: Using Bonds, Stocks, and Options to Generate Lifetime Income (9780137003358) by Marvin Appel. Available in print and digital formats. Why income investing may be your best strategy—now, and for the foreseeable future After the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression, many investors wonder how they can get attractive returns and still sleep at night. The allure of investing for capital gains is that when you are successful, the profits can be large. But there’s significant risk of loss. Conversely, you can choose investments that pay you income for just holding them, regardless of how the markets are moving.
Download or read book Pay Yourself First written by Timothy W. Cunningham and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1996-09-28 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by the founders of the Life Cycle Mutual Funds, a revolutionary age- and solution-based family of mutual funds, this guide demystifies the principles of retirement investing and shows readers how to take charge of their financial future. Using real-life anecdotes and examples, this text focuses on the human element involved in retirement planning. 20 charts.
Download or read book The Only Guide You ll Ever Need for the Right Financial Plan written by Larry E. Swedroe and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-07-02 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An accessible guide that outlines the key elements of an effective financial plan From Larry Swedroe, the author of the bestselling series of "The Only Guide" investment books, with Kevin Grogan and Tiya Lim comes a step-by-step handbook that shows you how to develop a winning personal investment strategy and reveals what it takes to make that strategy part of your overall financial plan. The Only Guide You'll Ever Need for the Right Financial Plan focuses on the "art" of investing and gives you the information you need to create a strategy that is tailor-made for your particular situation. Designed for savvy investors and professional advisors, this book offers the vital information needed for developing and implementing an overall strategic financial plan. In this essential resource, Swedroe outlines the basics in asset allocation and other investment planning concepts. Addresses how you can design an investment policy statement and an individual asset allocation plan Examines how to maintain your portfolio's risk profile in the most cost-effective and tax-efficient manner Offers insights on integrating risk management and estate planning issues into your plan The Only Guide You'll Ever Need for the Right Financial Plan offers a handy tool to help you make more informed and prudent decisions that will go a long way to ensure a secure financial future.
Download or read book Salary For Life For You Future Generations written by Henry Mah and published by Henry Mah, CMA. This book was released on 2021-12-08 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You’ve probably heard the saying “money doesn’t grow on trees”. Usually this is a warning not to take money for granted, that money is a limited resource and is not easily acquired. But I disagree. A small initial investment, given the right elements, discipline and time, can grow big and strong, and provide income for generations. So, yes, money can grow on trees! That’s the essence of what we’ll discuss within the pages of this book. I am offering readers an investment strategy, for everyone of all ages, regardless of your financial position or your current earnings. I’ll show you how, by applying a simple approach to investing, you can produce an income stream, a never-ending source of money that can become your own Salary for Life. By focusing on you at particular times of life: young and single, as parents, even as grandparents, I will show you how to get started with a straightforward savings and investing plan. The goal of financial security during retirement could not be more within reach, or easier to achieve, than is it today. By learning about my Income Growth Investment Strategy, I hope that you’ll be able to say, “Is it really that simple?” And just as there are things you should do at the beginning of your life, you need to be prepared for the end as well. It’s a topic which too many ignore. Don’t leave a mess for your dependents to sort out. Instead, make the decisions while you are in control, ensure your estate and assets are handled and distributed exactly as you wish.
Download or read book More Straight Talk on Investing written by John J. Brennan and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2023-04-04 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical and pithy guide to investing to help everyday investors achieve their long-term goals The 21st century has been beset with three financial market shocks in its first 20 years, the bursting of the Tech Bubble in 2000-2002; the Global Financial Crisis of 2008-09; and 2020 COVID-19 crash. Given this backdrop, it is no wonder that investing can appear to be so daunting to individual investors. As Chairman and CEO of Vanguard, one of the largest and most respected investment management companies in the world, Jack Brennan has spent his career helping people invest their money. In the newly updated More Straight Talk on Investing, he shares with you the lessons he has learned over his over four decades at Vanguard from a variety of market participants—from Main Street investors and 401(k) plan holders to veteran portfolio managers at the helm of Vanguard funds and sophisticated investment professionals overseeing top endowments and foundations. This a comprehensive, but approachable book will help you develop the knowledge, confidence, and discipline to navigate the financial markets and attain investment success over the long term. While the financial planning and investing principles covered are timeless, a considerable amount has changed in the nearly 20 years since the first edition, including new products and services, lower costs, and ever-evolving regulation and legislation. An entire generation of investors has come of age over the past two decades and could benefit from understanding that sound and sensible investing is an effective way to achieve financial security. This book will assist your manage your “serious” money—the dollars that you set aside for long-term goals, such as retirement or the education of your children. The book also emphasizes the concept of thinking of yourself as a “financial entrepreneur”—managing your financial life like owner manages a business. In a straightforward, plain talk manner, the book demonstrates how to: Build a balanced, diversified portfolio that meets your needs and goals Evaluate mutual funds and ETFs with a discerning eye Adhere to a long-term, disciplined approach to investing Control your emotions and tune out the incessant “noise” in the media Understand the risks and rewards of financial markets Develop a prudent plan and investment policy statement to guide your path forward Avoid the pitfalls and mistakes that can derail your investment program With wit and wisdom, Brennan relays anecdotes and observations that demonstrate the enduring investment precepts that will serve as a guide to novice investors and as a practical refresher for seasoned investors. He has also added three new chapters focusing on evaluating advice options, garnering lessons from endowments, and dealing with the challenges of a low interest rate environment.
Download or read book Invest Successfully and Protect Your Assets written by Richard Allison Johnson and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2004-12 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this witty, eye-opening guide, Certified Financial Planner and Chartered Mutual Fund Counselor Rick Johnson shares his no-holds-barred approach to investing. Drawing on more than twenty years of experience in financial services, he shows hard-working Americans how to design successful investment portfolios and build financial strategies that are fully aligned with their personal values and life goals. Johnson debunks commonly held myths, exposes misconceptions, and delivers plenty of practical advice and relevant, real-world techniques and secrets for: Avoiding the usual--and costly--mistakes that even professionals make Determining how much risk you can tolerate Setting reasonable, achievable expectations (and then meeting or exceeding them) Designing a custom portfolio centered on your individual values, needs, and goals and accounting for future contributions, expenditures, and withdrawal needs Simultaneously investing for good markets and bad markets Selecting and hiring a financial professional And, ultimately, making more money by investing less aggressively With Johnson's grounded advice, you'll not only keep your assets--you'll multiply them. With vigilance, dedication, and discipline, you will live more richly, fulfill your goals and dreams, and achieve the financial security you need.
Download or read book Investing 1 0 1 with Purpose written by Jack Sutherland and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2018-09-22 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Investing 1.0.1 with Purpose is the little book that can make a big difference in your financial future. Funding a 401(k) and IRAs is the single most important thing you can do to prepare for retirement. However, it will not be enough. Around 1993, Crosby, Stills & Nash—the vocal folk, rock group—produced a hit song called “Teach Your Children,” which was about life, the power of influence, and moral behavior. They highlighted the need for having acceptable standards of conduct known as a code of the road. “You who are on the road must have a code that you can live by / And so become yourself / Because the past is just a goodbye. / Teach your children well.” In your career and in your day-to-day living activities, we all need a code of the road. This book offers new perspectives and ideas about investing for purpose to build wealth for the future. This book offers a series of coaching tips, specific examples, and a code of the road to help you achieve your long-term financial goals. I hope you will make Investing 1.0.1 with Purpose your code of the road in taking the mystery out of investing. To save is not enough! The management of money may be as important as the earning of it. Learn to control your financial future through proven money-management techniques and avoid being controlled by life’s constantly changing circumstances. It is time to put your money where your mouth is if you believe in the future, long-term growth of the economy in the USA as well as globally. The stock market is one of the best ways to participate in this future growth. Future rates of return are unpredictable, but aging is guaranteed. Humans are the only species that can shape our own financial future. Get started by putting together a plan for the future you want. Taking action to control your future through wealth building is so much more rewarding than being controlled by life’s rise and fall of unrelated events. Our best years are still ahead of us!
Download or read book You Can Do It written by Donald H. Young and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2008-12 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A seasoned executive with four decades of experience in the institutional investment management business, Donald H. Young observes that most people are not happy with the financial security that they have achieved so far. They seem to be paralyzed into doing nothing because of the overwhelming amount of information available to them. Filling a critical need that hasn't been adequately addressed with the bewildering array of both general and very specific books on achieving financial security, You Can Do It! provides an educational background and then a step-by-step comprehensive analysis to help you achieve your financial objectives, including: Outlining key concepts Setting objectives Constructing balance sheets Managing cash flow Preparing budgets Buying appropriate insurance Planning for retirement Creating necessary documents for managing personal affairs. Presented in an easy-to-understand manner, You Can Do It! should be read as a whole, not as individual chapters. Key exhibits and a summary at the end of each chapter, which Young calls the Bottom Line, facilitate the understanding process. The only requirements for success are personal involvement and commitment on your part. After reading and implementing the recommendations of Young, you will have created a level of financial security to enable you to achieve your financial objectives.
Download or read book The Charles Schwab Guide to Finances After Fifty written by Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz and published by Crown Currency. This book was released on 2014-04-01 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here at last are the hard-to-find answers to the dizzying array of financial questions plaguing those who are age fifty and older. The financial world is more complex than ever, and people are struggling to make sense of it all. If you’re like most people moving into the phase of life where protecting—as well as growing-- assets is paramount, you’re faced with a number of financial puzzles. Maybe you’re struggling to get your kids through college without drawing down your life’s savings. Perhaps you sense your nest egg is at risk and want to move into safer investments. Maybe you’re contemplating downsizing to a smaller home, but aren’t sure of the financial implications. Possibly, medical expenses have become a bigger drain than you expected and you need help assessing options. Perhaps you’ll shortly be eligible for social security but want to optimize when and how to take it. Whatever your specific financial issue, one thing is certain—your range of choices is vast. As the financial world becomes increasingly complex, what you need is deeply researched advice from professionals whose credentials are impeccable and who prize clarity and straightforwardness over financial mumbo-jumbo. Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz and the Schwab team have been helping clients tackle their toughest money issues for decades. Through Carrie’s popular “Ask Carrie” columns, her leadership of the Charles Schwab Foundation, and her work across party lines through two White House administrations and with the President’s Advisory Council on Financial Capability, she has become one of America’s most trusted sources for financial advice. Here, Carrie will not only answer all the questions that keep you up at night, she’ll provide answers to many questions you haven’t considered but should.
Download or read book Only the Best Will Do written by Peter Seilern and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What if there was a uniquely safe place to put your money that also earned the best long-term returns? In Only the Best Will Do, master investor Peter Seilern reveals everything you need to know to practise the art of quality growth investing: finding the companies that can reliably deliver steady and strong growth for the long term. Distilling everything he has learned from a lifetime in the financial markets, Seilern enlightens the reader how to narrow down from tens of thousands of listed stocks to the select elite that belong in a quality growth investor’s portfolio. These are shares, Seilern shows, that can be safer than bank deposits or government bonds. They also upend conventional wisdom on the merits of diversification, and reveal typical index-hugging fund management as even more self-serving and unjustified than many thought. Quality growth businesses are the ultimate assets for those serious about making their investments work for them over the long term while minimising the risk of permanent loss of capital. You don't even need to worry too much about overpaying. All quality growth investing requires is patience, independent thinking, and the special golden rules - revealed here in detail - for finding the very best companies in the world. For the investor truly interested in making the most of their time in the markets, only the best will do.
Download or read book When Buy Means Sell written by Eric Shkolnik and published by McGraw-Hill Companies. This book was released on 2003 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Investors are tired of losing money to the bad calls and noncalls of Wall Street analysts. Instead of giving up, Shkolnik presents an innovative, market-tested system for knowing which recommendations to trust, sniffing out conflicts of interest, and making buy and sell decisions based on valuable, impartial information.
Download or read book Savings Fitness written by Barry Leonard and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2007-12 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many people mistakenly believe that Social Security (SS) will pay for all or most of their retire. needs, but the fact is, since its inception, SS has provided little protection. A comfortable retire. usually requires SS, pensions, personal savings & invest. The key tool for making a secure retire. a reality is financial planning. It will help clarify your retire. goals as well as other financial goals you want to ¿buy¿ along the way. It will show you how to manage your money so you can afford today¿s needs yet still fund tomorrow¿s. You¿ll learn how to save your money to make it work for you & how to protect it so it will be there when you need it. Explains how you can take the best advantage of retire. plans at work, & what to do if you¿re on your own. Illustrations.
Download or read book CNBC Creating Wealth written by CNBC and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2002-02-28 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Demystify investing and maximize your wealth-with guidance from the world's most trusted financial news network From CNBC, the global leader of financial news, comes the most user-friendly, approachable guide to simplifying the often confusing world of finance and investing. CNBC Creating Wealth offers a complete and comprehensive introduction to world markets and shows readers how to use the information and tools currently available for maximum wealth-building. Using the hallmark CNBC approach-demystifying complex and confusing market terminology through lucid language and instructions-this accessible primer helps readers make smarter investment choices, and stay successful and secure even in volatile markets. CNBC Creating Wealth covers: The inside story of the stock market and creating a long-term investment portfolio Strategies for the most profitable investment areas, including stocks, bonds, and mutual funds Online tools, including research, brokers, and access to data about financial markets around the world
Download or read book The Road to Riches A Step by Step Guide to Building Wealth written by Shu Chen Hou and published by KOKOSHUNGSAN®. This book was released on with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you ready to take control of your finances and start building real wealth? Look no further than "The Road to Riches: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building Wealth." This comprehensive guide is designed to help you achieve financial freedom and build the life you've always dreamed of. With practical strategies, real-life examples, and expert advice, "The Road to Riches" will help you navigate the complex world of personal finance and investment. Whether you're just starting out on your financial journey or looking to take your finances to the next level, this book has everything you need to succeed. Inside "The Road to Riches," you'll discover: The mindset of wealth: Learn how to adopt a wealth-building mindset and develop the habits and attitudes necessary for long-term success. The power of saving and budgeting: Discover how to manage your money effectively and build your savings for a brighter financial future. Investing in the stock market for long-term growth: Explore the world of investment and learn how to develop a solid investment strategy that aligns with your goals. Building a real estate portfolio for passive income: Discover the benefits of real estate investment and learn how to build a profitable real estate portfolio. Starting and scaling a business for financial freedom: Get expert advice on starting and growing a successful business that can provide long-term financial security. Generating passive income streams: Explore a range of passive income streams and discover how to build multiple sources of income for greater financial security. Avoiding common financial mistakes and pitfalls: Learn how to avoid common financial mistakes and pitfalls that can derail your progress towards financial freedom. Taking action and achieving financial freedom: Discover how to take action towards your financial goals and achieve long-term success. "The Road to Riches" is more than just a book – it's a roadmap to financial freedom. With practical tips, expert advice, and real-life examples, this guide will help you achieve your financial goals and build a life of abundance and wealth. Don't wait – start your journey to financial freedom today with "The Road to Riches."
Download or read book Investing The Path to Financial Freedom written by Luis Felipe Lemes Martins and published by Luis Felipe Lemes Martins. This book was released on with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Investing: The Path to Financial Freedom" is a comprehensive and empowering book that serves as a roadmap for individuals seeking to attain financial independence through the art and science of investing. With a captivating blend of knowledge, practical strategies, and real-life examples, this book takes readers on an extraordinary expedition into the captivating world of stocks and personal finances. From the very first page, readers are introduced to the extraordinary opportunity that investing presents—a chance to transcend the limitations of financial worries and shape a future of abundance and security. Whether you're a novice ready to dip your toes into the investing world or a seasoned investor seeking to refine your strategies, this book serves as your trusted guide, compass, and confidante. With a holistic approach, "Investing: The Path to Financial Freedom" not only demystifies the complexities of the stock market but also delves into the essential principles of personal finance. The book unravels the mysteries of budgeting, saving, and debt management, providing readers with a solid foundation upon which to build their journey to financial freedom. Drawing upon timeless wisdom and contemporary insights, the book explores the significance of aligning investments with personal objectives, risk tolerance, and timeline. Readers will gain an understanding of how to harness the power of compound interest, diversify their portfolios, and make informed decisions that weather the storms and capitalize on opportunities in the ever-evolving financial landscape. But "Investing: The Path to Financial Freedom" goes beyond numbers and charts—it delves into the mindset of a successful investor. Readers will explore the psychology behind investing, learning to navigate common cognitive biases, manage emotions, and cultivate the patience and resilience needed to navigate the highs and lows of the market. As readers progress through each chapter, they unlock new insights, practical strategies, and real-life examples that empower them to take control of their financial destiny. With a strong emphasis on continuous learning and personal growth, the book equips readers with the tools and resources necessary to adapt and thrive in an ever-changing investment landscape. Whether you dream of financial security, funding your passions, or providing for your loved ones, "Investing: The Path to Financial Freedom" offers the map to guide you towards the abundant future you envision. It is an invitation to embark on a remarkable expedition, armed with knowledge and empowered to shape your financial destiny.
Download or read book Getting an Investing Game Plan written by Vern C. Hayden, CFP and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2003-04-29 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A long-term game plan for investment success What matters most in achieving financial success is not how well one plays any single round of the investment game, but whether they have a well thought out and complete investing game plan. An investing game plan is a strategy designed to help investors fulfill both their short- and long-term financial goals. In a straightforward manner, Getting an Investing Game Plan explains why every investors needs a game plan for both wealth creation and wealth preservation, how to create one that suits their personal risk tolerance level, and maybe most importantly, how to stick to their plan despite market conditions. Vern C. Hayden, CFP (Westport, CT), is a certified financial planner in private practice with more than thirty-two years of experience. He regularly appears as an expert on leading national news and financial television programs, and has also been a regular contributor to the financial press, including TheStreet.com, where he wrote more than 100 columns. Maura Webber (Chicago, IL) is a freelance writer who regularly contributes for the Chicago Sun-Times and Bloomberg News. She has been a reporter for Bloomberg News, the Philadelphia Business Journal, and the Philadelphia Inquirer.
