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| are financial advisors a ripoff: The White Coat Investor James M. Dahle, 2014-01 Written by a practicing emergency physician, The White Coat Investor is a high-yield manual that specifically deals with the financial issues facing medical students, residents, physicians, dentists, and similar high-income professionals. Doctors are highly-educated and extensively trained at making difficult diagnoses and performing life saving procedures. However, they receive little to no training in business, personal finance, investing, insurance, taxes, estate planning, and asset protection. This book fills in the gaps and will teach you to use your high income to escape from your student loans, provide for your family, build wealth, and stop getting ripped off by unscrupulous financial professionals. Straight talk and clear explanations allow the book to be easily digested by a novice to the subject matter yet the book also contains advanced concepts specific to physicians you won't find in other financial books. This book will teach you how to: Graduate from medical school with as little debt as possible Escape from student loans within two to five years of residency graduation Purchase the right types and amounts of insurance Decide when to buy a house and how much to spend on it Learn to invest in a sensible, low-cost and effective manner with or without the assistance of an advisor Avoid investments which are designed to be sold, not bought Select advisors who give great service and advice at a fair price Become a millionaire within five to ten years of residency graduation Use a Backdoor Roth IRA and Stealth IRA to boost your retirement funds and decrease your taxes Protect your hard-won assets from professional and personal lawsuits Avoid estate taxes, avoid probate, and ensure your children and your money go where you want when you die Minimize your tax burden, keeping more of your hard-earned money Decide between an employee job and an independent contractor job Choose between sole proprietorship, Limited Liability Company, S Corporation, and C Corporation Take a look at the first pages of the book by clicking on the Look Inside feature Praise For The White Coat Investor Much of my financial planning practice is helping doctors to correct mistakes that reading this book would have avoided in the first place. - Allan S. Roth, MBA, CPA, CFP(R), Author of How a Second Grader Beats Wall Street Jim Dahle has done a lot of thinking about the peculiar financial problems facing physicians, and you, lucky reader, are about to reap the bounty of both his experience and his research. - William J. Bernstein, MD, Author of The Investor's Manifesto and seven other investing books This book should be in every career counselor's office and delivered with every medical degree. - Rick Van Ness, Author of Common Sense Investing The White Coat Investor provides an expert consult for your finances. I now feel confident I can be a millionaire at 40 without feeling like a jerk. - Joe Jones, DO Jim Dahle has done for physician financial illiteracy what penicillin did for neurosyphilis. - Dennis Bethel, MD An excellent practical personal finance guide for physicians in training and in practice from a non biased source we can actually trust. - Greg E Wilde, M.D Scroll up, click the buy button, and get started today! |
| are financial advisors a ripoff: The Millennial Money Fix Douglas Boneparth, Heather Boneparth, 2017-08-21 The world today comes with a list of challenges. Figuring out how to get your feet planted and get your finances on track should be easier, but we’re not always prepared with the best information despite the best education. Enter The Millennial Money Fix, a candid guide to understand how to handle your money with the obstacles of today. This book will get you through each step including: Identifying honest and realistic goals. Selecting and paying for a college or graduate program. Mastering cash flow to jumpstart your life. Navigating the job landscape to do what you love. Planning for marriage, babies, and all that gushy stuff. Redefining retirement as your ability to do what you want. |
| are financial advisors a ripoff: Rule #1 Phil Town, 2010-03-11 Who's going to provide for your future? There's a crisis looming in pensions. Investing in property is time-consuming and risky. Savings accounts yield very little return. If you're not careful, you could be looking at a very uncomfortable retirement. But surely the alternative - investing in the stock market - is risky, complicated and best left to the professionals? Phil Town doesn't think so. He made a fortune, and in Rule #1 he'll show you how he did it. Rule #1: - Sets out the five key numbers that really count when you're buying stocks and shares - Explains how to use new Internet tools to simplify research - Shows how to exploit the advantages of being an individual investor - Demonstrates how to pay fifty pence for every pound's worth of business This simple and straightforward method will guide you to 15% or better annual returns - in only 15 minutes a week. It's money in the bank! |
| are financial advisors a ripoff: Financial Serial Killers Tom Ajamie, Bruce Kelly, 2010-07-28 By using true tales of thieves, swindlers, and fraudsters at work, Financial Serial Killers illustrates how these perpetrators get their hooks into investors' wallets, savings accounts, and portfolios—and never let go. The worst financial crisis since the great depression revealed that thousands of mom and pop investors had lost millions to so-called Mini-Madoffs. They are the thieves and conmen who had used phony financial acumen to steal investors' money, wipe out savings, and damage lives. Financial Serial Killers reveals the cons—from the grand to picayune—advisers cultivate with their victims—relationships that are essential to the fraud. Take the story of Lillian, the little old lady who invested with Warren Buffett, one of the richest men in the world. After her husband died, she thought her family's treasure of $24 million in stock controlled by Buffett was safe. It was—until a family relative introduced the eighty-nine-year-old grandmother to a pair of unscrupulous insurance agents who convinced her to reinvest her savings in life insurance—decimating her nest egg while padding the agents' pockets. Lillian's story, as well as other accounts of deceit and fraud are the core of Financial Serial Killers. Readers will learn how to better protect their family's wealth and savings after reading this book. |
| are financial advisors a ripoff: Bank On Yourself Pamela Yellen, 2010-03-23 The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and BusinessWeek bestseller Bank On Yourself: The Life-Changing Secret to Growing and Protecting Your Financial Future reveals the secrets to taking back control of your financial future that Wall Street, banks, and credit card companies don’t want you to know. Can you imagine what it would be like to look forward to opening your account statements because they always have good news and never any ugly surprises? More than 100,000 Americans of all ages, incomes, and backgrounds are already using Bank On Yourself to grow a nest-egg they can predict and count on, even when stocks, real estate, and other investments tumble. You’ll meet some of them and hear their stories of how Bank On Yourself has helped them reach a wide variety of short- and longterm personal and financial goals and dreams in this book. |
| are financial advisors a ripoff: Boot Camp for Financial Advisors David Clemenko, 2011-05-02 During David Clemenko’s 11 eventful years with the world’s largest financial firm. he visited more than 350 Merrill Lynch offices across the country—coaching, motivating and turning more than 10,000 Financial Advisors into better marketers, tougher competitors, and unbeatable relationship-builders. Now this former U.S. Marine Drill Instructor puts his unique combination of tough love and market savvy to work to help remake you into a lean, mean selling machine that spells success in the new financial environment. Endorsements: Leaders come in all shapes and sizes and utilize different techniques, but there is one inescapable commonality that binds them all, they lead from the front, motivate those around them and continuously set the example for others to follow. David’s discipline and passion for excellence are infectious. His peers are drawn to him by his leadership, personality and honest concern for others. These traits set the foundation for success in anything he does whether it’s making Marines in Parris Island, coaching Financial Advisors or his devotion to community service, you would be hard pressed to fi nd another coach for your business with similar attributes. ~Major General James E. Livingston USMC (Ret) , Medal of Honor Recipient “David inspires people to discover and understand their potential and what’s uniquely possible for them. He has a very clear understanding of the current market environment and also where the business is heading to prepare you for what lies ahead. David provides a disciplined process that lets you not only have dreams, but realize them. David can make a difference in your business and in your life.” ~Gregory Mech Former Merril Lynch Managing Director and Market President for Bank of America. There is a sea of motivational speakers and coaches that flood this industry. David Clemenko is not like the rest. When you meet David, you cannot help but be inspired by his stories, his determination, his attitude and his energy. David’s process challenges the norms in this business. He challenges you to be better at meeting the needs of your clients but truly getting to know your clients. His brand of coaching is more than telling you what you know. David does not just give you ideas, he gives you the tools and the coaching to take the idea from the concept stage to the execution stage. Most coaches and motivators will get you to the concept, but fall short in the execution. David makes you answer the toughest question, “How?” Once you have that answer, he works with you to implement your plan. Meeting David transformed by business into a true “advisory” business – where most advisors will never go. Randall B. Cohen Vice President Investments, Merrill Lynch, Charleston, SC |
| are financial advisors a ripoff: If You Can William J. Bernstein, 2014-07-16 William J. Bernstein promises to lay out an investment strategy that any seven year old could understand and will take just 15 minutes of work per year. He also promises it will beat 90% of finance professionals in the long run, but still make you a millionaire over time. Bernstein is addressing young Americans just embarking on their working careers. Bernstein advocates saving 15% of one's salary starting no later than age 25 into tax-sheltered savings plans (IRA or 401(k) in the U.S., RRSPs or Registered Pension Plans in Canada), and divvying up the money into just three mutual funds: a U.S. total stock market index fund, an international stock market index fund and a U.S. total bond market index fund. For millennials, saving 15% of salary is the financial equivalent of dying, which is why Bernstein titles his document 'IF you can.' |
| are financial advisors a ripoff: The Index Card Helaine Olen, Harold Pollack, 2016-01-05 “The newbie investor will not find a better guide to personal finance.” —Burton Malkiel, author of A RANDOM WALK DOWN WALL STREET TV analysts and money managers would have you believe your finances are enormously complicated, and if you don’t follow their guidance, you’ll end up in the poorhouse. They’re wrong. When University of Chicago professor Harold Pollack interviewed Helaine Olen, an award-winning financial journalist and the author of the bestselling Pound Foolish, he made an offhand suggestion: everything you need to know about managing your money could fit on an index card. To prove his point, he grabbed a 4 x 6 card, scribbled down a list of rules, and posted a picture of the card online. The post went viral. Now, Pollack teams up with Olen to explain why the ten simple rules of the index card outperform more complicated financial strategies. Inside is an easy-to-follow action plan that works in good times and bad, giving you the tools, knowledge, and confidence to seize control of your financial life. |
| are financial advisors a ripoff: The Million-dollar Financial Advisor David J. Mullen (Jr.), 2010 The best financial advisors are well equipped to succeed regardless of market conditions. Based on interviews with fifteen top advisors, each doing several million dollars worth of business every year, The Million-Dollar Financial Advisor distills their universal success principles into thirteen distinct lessons. Each is explained step-by step for immediate application by veteran and new financial professionals alike. The lessons cover: * Building and focusing on client relationships * Having a top advisor mindset * Developing a long-term approach * Specialization * Marketing * And much more The book also features two complete case studies. First there is the best of the best advisor whose incredible success showcases the power of all the book's principles working together in concert. The second is an account of a remarkable and inspiring career turn around and demonstrates that it's never too late to reinvent oneself. Brimming with practical advice from the author and expert insights from his interview subjects, The Million-Dollar Financial Advisor is a priceless success tool for any and all financial advisors. |
| are financial advisors a ripoff: Spend 'Til the End Laurence J. Kotlikoff, Scott Burns, 2008-06-10 Rich or poor, young or old, high school or college grad, this book, written by economist Laurence J. Kotlikoff and syndicated financial columnist Scott Burns, can change your life for the better! If you follow the advice in this book, it will raise your living standard (possibly by a lot), improve your lifestyle, and help you spend 'til the end. And it will completely transform your financial thinking, turning every bit of conventional financial wisdom on its head. If this sounds like a revolution in financial planning, you got it. So do The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Time, Consumer Reports, and other top publications that have been featuring the authors' economics-based consumption smoothing approach to financial planning. Spend 'Til the End substitutes economic wisdom for the rules of dumb that currently pass for financial advice. In the process it indicts the investment and financial-planning industry for giving most people saving and insurance targets that are much too high and then convincing them to invest in risky mutual funds and expensive insurance policies. The result is that most people are scrimping and saving during the years when they could be spending and enjoying their money -- and with no sure payoff. Easy to read, this book is packed with practical and often shocking advice on whether to work, how to pick a career, which job to take, where to live, what sort of house to buy, how much to save, when to retire, which kind of retirement account to use, whether to have kids, whether to divorce, when to take Social Security, how fast to spend down your assets in retirement, and how to invest. |
| are financial advisors a ripoff: Beat The Bank: Canadian Guide To Simply Successful Investing Larry Bates, 2018 |
| are financial advisors a ripoff: Buy Gold and Silver Safely Doug Eberhardt, 2010-09-02 We Americans are never taught anything about gold and silver through our education system. That's why many gold dealers are able to easily rip off unsuspecting buyers of gold and silver.Financial advisors and journalists aren't giving you the truth either, as to how gold and silver fit into a properly diversified portfolio. So naturally, people are looking for answers.Buy Gold and Silver Safely provides those answers by explaining why gold and silver need to be a part of everyone's portfolio, and helping people learn about buying or selling gold and silver... the safe way. |
| are financial advisors a ripoff: Moving Forward on Your Own Kathleen M. Rehl, 2010-08 Your husband's death is possibly the most devastating event you've ever experienced. You may wonder, ôAm I going to be able to make it on my own?ö Maybe you feel overwhelmed and don't know what to do next. |
| are financial advisors a ripoff: Smarter Investing Tim Hale, 2013-10-11 |
| are financial advisors a ripoff: Who Can You Trust With Your Money? Bonnie Kirchner, 2010-01-19 Bonus content Getting the Financial Help You Need included in this digital edition. Is Your Financial Advisor Honest? Are You Sure? Learn how to: Choose an honest, qualified financial advisor and avoid the crooks Spot the warning signs that you’re being ripped off Empower and protect yourself, and get more help for your money Is your financial advisor the next Bernie Madoff? Can you afford not to know? Get this book, and find out! Read Bonnie Kirchner’s unforgettable personal story: Her sudden realization that she was married to one of the nation’s worst financial fraud artists. Then, follow Kirchner’s journey...learn what she learned about detecting financial scammers...discover the questions you must ask and the steps you must take so it never happens to you! |
| are financial advisors a ripoff: Let's Get Real about Money Eric Kevin Tyson, 2007 Tyson brings together the financial advice and money management secrets he has learned over the past two decades. In this action-oriented guide, packed with checklists and worksheets, he helps readers organize their finances and take control of their futures. |
| are financial advisors a ripoff: Rich Enough? Mary Holm, 2018-12-01 Read this one book, set up your money, and get on with your life! Find out what many in the financial world don't want you to know. Laid-back investing is not only easier, it can actually make you richer. Learn how to kill off debt, curb spending, find your best KiwiSaver fund, save painlessly, buy a house or be happy not buying one, and move confidently towards and through retirement (hint: you don't need $1 million). You'll also learn why it's best to 'set and forget' your investments. And why, beyond a certain point, having more money is not the key to happiness. Unlike many writers of finance books, Mary is not selling anything (except this book!). She just wants you to do well. She's on your side. 'Mary has that rare ability to cut through the jargon to what really matters. She combines expert wisdom and real-world insights, with fantastic results!' DIANE MAXWELL, RETIREMENT COMMISSIONER 'Mary Holm is in the first rank of New Zealanders offering simple and wise advice to those who want to take effective steps to secure their future financial wellbeing. This straightforward guide should help ordinary Kiwis navigate their way through the various traps they can fall into.' SIR MICHAEL CULLEN, FORMER DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER and MINISTER OF FINANCE |
| are financial advisors a ripoff: Uninvested Bobby Monks, 2015-08-04 Bobby Monks is blowing the whistle on Wall Street, giving middle class Americans the low down on how they’re being fleeced of their retirement money—and what they can do about it Every month our financial statements arrive, and every month we glance at them, trying to understand, hoping that we’ll come out ahead. But most of us have no idea what’s really going on or the costs involved. According to Bobby Monks—who has been a banker and borrower, investor and entrepreneur—financial firms and money managers have complicated the investing process to keep us in the dark, profiting from our ignorance. Having dealt with the financial sector throughout his career, Monks has seen it all. In Uninvested, he reveals how, when, and why the relationship between us and our money managers became corrupted—and what we can do to fix it. Monks shows how the system works not only against us as individuals but also against society at large. Without our knowledge or approval, our money is diverted into the pockets of CEOs and misappropriated, promoting business practices that contribute to economic inequality, political dysfunction, and environmental woe. Monks’ experiences give him a unique perspective on how we got to this point. Drawing on original research and interviews with key figures such as Vanguard founder Jack Bogle, legendary investor Carl Icahn, and former congressman Barney Frank of the Dodd-Frank Act, Monks teaches us how to take back ownership and control of our money. As he writes: Even in the decades preceding the most recent downturn, very few investors enjoyed financial success equal to that of their money managers. Given this, I have long wondered why investors don’t pull their money out of the system en masse. I suspect that it is because most feel powerless. Unaware of the implications of their investments and unable to penetrate the excruciating complexity of the system that facilitates them, many seem to seek refuge in their money managers’ aura of sophistication, pretense of competence, and projection of certainty. It seems to me that most investors are simply sleepwalking through the investing process. They have become uninvested. When we outsource our investing, we sacrifice control—but not responsibility. My goal in writing this book is to convince you that the best (and only) way to fix this broken system is to awaken a critical mass of engaged investors and recruit them to participate more fully in the investing process. |
| are financial advisors a ripoff: Buckets of Money Raymond J. Lucia, 2010-12-29 A proven way to financially prepare for retirement Are you wondering if you can make your retirement savings last? Concerned about inflation reducing your purchasing power? Worried about the stock market's violent swings? In Buckets of Money: How to Retire in Comfort and Safety, nationally recognized Certified Financial PlannerTM and radio personality Ray Lucia offers you a smart and conservative way to protect and grow your nest egg-so you can enjoy a comfortable retirement without worrying about your money running out. Developed by Lucia over his thirty-year career as a financial planner, the Buckets of Money technique is a proven way to achieve both income and growth, while guarding against the ravages of inflation. Buckets of Money is filled with in-depth insights and practical advice that will help you assess your retirement situation, save the money you need to last your entire lifetime, and adjust your plan to good times and bad. Regardless of your age, income, net worth, or investment experience, you need to have a solid plan for your retirement years. Buckets of Money provides you with such a plan, and shows you the best way to implement it. |
| are financial advisors a ripoff: The Next Millionaire Next Door D. J. D. Stanley, D Stanley D Fallaw, 2018-10-01 Over the past 40 years, Tom Stanley and his daughter Sarah Stanley Fallaw have been involved in research examining how self-made, economically successful Americans became that way. Despite the publication of The Millionaire Next Door, The Millionaire Mind, and others, myths about wealth in American still abound. Government officials, journalists, and many American still tend to confuse income with wealth. A new generation of household financial managers are hearing from so-called experts in personal financial management due to the proliferation of the cottage industry of financial blogs, podcasts, and the like. In many cases, these outlets are simply experiences shared without science, case studies without data based on broader populations. Therefore, the authors decided to take another look at millionaires in the United States to examine what changes could be seen 20 years after the original publication of The Millionaire Next Door. In this book the authors highlight how specific decisions, behaviors, and characteristics align with the discipline of wealth building, covering areas such as consumption, budgeting, careers, investing, and financial management in general. They include results from quantitative studies of wealth as well as case studies of individuals who have been successful in building wealth. They discuss general paths to building wealth on your own, focusing specifically on careers and lifestyles associated with each path, and what it takes to be successful in each. |
| are financial advisors a ripoff: Becoming Your Own Banker R. Nelson Nash, 2012-04-01 |
| are financial advisors a ripoff: 1001 Financial Words You Need to Know David Bach, 2003-10-09 Readers can gain a lot of interest without mortgaging their time with this book of words that are really worth the money. |
| are financial advisors a ripoff: The Bank On Yourself Revolution Pamela Yellen, 2014-02-11 New York Times bestseller Do you know what your retirement account will be worth on the day you plan to tap into it? Do you know what the tax rates will be for the rest of your life? Do you know how long you're going to live? Most people have no clue...and that's the problem with conventional financial planning: It's based on things you can't predict or control. Wall Street lost more than 49% of the typical investor's money – twice – since the year 2000. And studies show that because they followed the conventional wisdom, almost half of all Boomers won't have enough money to cover even basic living expenses during their retirement years. Now the financial gurus whose advice got you into this mess in the first place are telling you to take more risk, work till you drop, and plan on spending less in retirement. Don't let them fool you again! In The Bank On Yourself Revolution, financial security expert Pamela Yellen details how hundreds of thousands of people of all ages and incomes have bucked the system to secure their families' financial futures without gambling in the Wall Street Casino or taking any unnecessary risks. You'll discover a proven step-by-step plan for growing your wealth safely, predictably, and guaranteed every single year – even when the markets are tumbling. And you'll learn how to bypass banks, credit card and financing companies to become your own source of financing for cars, vacations, a college education, business expenses and other major purchases. The Bank On Yourself Revolution isn't a get-rich-quick scheme; it's about having real wealth and financial security for as long as you live. You can finally know how much money you'll have next year, in 10, 20 or 30 years – and at every point along the way. Join the Revolution and take control of your own financial future! |
| are financial advisors a ripoff: The Living Trust Henry W. Abts, 1997 The failproof way to pass along your estate to your heirs without lawyers, courts, or the probate system. |
| are financial advisors a ripoff: Governance, Compliance and Supervision in the Capital Markets, + Website Sarah Swammy, Michael McMaster, 2018-05-11 The definitive guide to capital markets regulatory compliance Governance, Compliance, and Supervision in the Capital Markets demystifies the regulatory environment, providing a practical, flexible roadmap for compliance. Banks and financial services firms are under heavy regulatory scrutiny, and must implement comprehensive controls to comply with new rules that are changing the way they conduct business. This book provides a way forward, with clear, actionable guidance that strengthens governance at all levels, and balances supervisory and compliance requirements with the need to do business. From regulatory schemes to individual roles and responsibilities, this invaluable guide details the most pressing issues in today's financial services organizations, and provides expert advice. The ancillary website provides additional tools and guidance, including checklists, required reading, and sample exercises that help strengthen understanding and ease real-world implementation. Providing both a broad overview of governance, compliance, and supervision, as well as detailed guidance on application, this book presents a solid framework for firms seeking a practical approach to meeting the new requirements. Understand the importance of governance and Tone at the Top Distinguish the roles of compliance and supervision within a financial services organization Delve into the regulatory scheme applicable to broker dealers, banks, and investment advisors Examine the risks and consequences of inadequate supervision at the organizational or individual level The capital markets regulatory environment is complex and ever-evolving, yet compliance is mandatory. A solid understanding of regulatory structure is critical, but must also be accompanied by a practical strategy for effective implementation. Governance, Compliance, and Supervision in the Capital Markets provides both, enabling today's banks and financial services firms to get back on track and get back to business. |
| are financial advisors a ripoff: Who Can You Trust With Your Money? MST Bonnie Kirchner -, 2010 Bonnie Kirchner is perhaps the only person in America who is qualified enough to write this book. She has the experience, the firsthand knowledge, and the credibility to help you find a personal financial advisor you can trust. In ways no other author could, she helps you navigate the oftentimes treacherous world of personal financial advice and helps you learn how to find someone you can trust with your money, your financial plan, and your life's goals.--Robert Powell, Editor, Retirement Weekly ; Retirement Columnist, MarketWatch.com/retirement This book is a must read for those consumers thinking about hiring a financial advisor and for those who have one already. Bonnie shares her personal story so that you can be protected from the scammers and the thieves that seem to lurk in the shadows. 99% of financial advisors are the good guys that wear the white hats and really want to help their clients succeed. Bonnie can help you sift through the masses to weed out that bad seed. - Dee Lee, CFP®, Harvard Financial Educators and Personal Finance Editor, WBZ radio-CBS affiliate, Boston The two biggest risks to your financial well-being are not the markets and the economy; they are fraud and bad advice. The author shares her personal story of how this can happen even with those we trust the most. More importantly, she gives you the knowledge of what financial planning is all about and then how to steer clear of potential fraud or just plain bad advisors! - Dave Caruso, CFP®, Chairman and CEO, Coastal Capital Group Is Your Financial Advisor Stealing From You? If it could happen to Bernie Madoff's clients, it could happen to you. Make sure it doesn't. Bonnie Kirchner reveals the hidden signs that could mean you're getting ripped off-and what to do about it if you are. You'll also learn how to identify a truly reputable advisor and build a relationship that gives you your money's worth. Nobody's more qualified than Kirchner to write this book. She's a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER!professional who was one of New England's leading TV personal finance reporters. And, as the unwitting victim of her ex-husband, notorious Ponzi schemer Brad Bleidt, she found her own life ripped apart by one of the nation's biggest financial scandals. Since divorcing Bleidt, she's devoted herself to understanding exactly how financial scammers operate. This book shares everything she learned the hard way-so you won't have to! - Choose a capable advisor you can t ... |
| are financial advisors a ripoff: A Simple Plan Scott Smith, 2007 Two brothers and their friend stumble upon the wreakage of a plane--the pilot is dead and his duffle bag contains four million dollars in cash. |
| are financial advisors a ripoff: The Automatic Millionaire David Bach, 2005-04-28 Making your money work for you ... automatically In The Automatic Millionaire David Bach unlocks the secret to getting rich. Cutting through the jargon, it's full of common-sense advice and practical strategies to help you take control of your finances. The step-by-step guide and no-budget, no-discipline, no-nonsense system makes reaching financial security amazingly simple and easy, no matter what your income. You can get rid of the debt that's holding you down. You can get on top of your day-to-day expenses. You can create a safety net that will protect you from life's unknowns. You can have the money to get the things you want. You can build a seven-figure nest egg that will keep you secure and comfortable for the rest of your life. This book has the power to secure your financial future and change your life. All you have to do is follow the one-step programme - the rest is automatic! |
| are financial advisors a ripoff: Smartest 401(k) Book You'll Ever Read Daniel R. Solin, 2010-07-06 This book will change the way you think about and invest in your retirement savings plan-forever. Internationally bestselling author and consumer advocate Dan Solin challenges some basic and misguided assumptions about traditional retirement plans to reveal that: ? 401(k) and 403(b) plans are laden with Porky Pig fees, poor investment choices, and conflicts of interest. You may be better off just saying No! ? There is a simple way to make smart choices in these plans- and this book shows you exactly what to do and which funds to avoid. ? There is one investment that could be the key to a successful retirement plan. You can do it yourself, with pre-tax or after-tax money. Create your own, inflation-proof pension plan that is guaranteed to provide you with monthly income for as long as you live, and beyond! Smart Investing is not complicated. You have the power to make meaningful changes to your retirement savings plan-no matter what your age or financial status. If you haven't taken a recent look at what your own retirement investments are doing and-perhaps even more important-how they are put together, reading Solin's smart little book might provide the impetus for action. -Miami Herald |
| are financial advisors a ripoff: The Money Mentor Graeme Holm, 2019-10-01 The Money Mentor is my take on the classic self-help book - with one major difference: It's a bullshit-free zone! If you're reading this, it's because you've recognised that your finances need help. Either that or your kids gave you the book as a Christmas stocking-filler, it's pouring with rain and there's nothing on telly this afternoon. Seriously, however you got here isn't important. The important thing is - you're here. Right here, right now is where you start getting control of your finances. This is where you stop throwing money away like it's going out of fashion and start saving. This is where your financial worries start to lessen. This is where you and your family begin to get ahead in the game. What I do is very straightforward - I help ordinary Mums and Dads burdened with standard 30-year home loans, pay off those loans within 7 to 10 years. Yes, you read that correctly - you can be mortgage-free in 7 to 10 years simply by following a plan that we create together. It's not magic. There's no smoke and mirrors. It's not even a secret how we can do this together. In fact, I call it the 'not-so-secret, secret', because anyone can do it. Together, we examine your lifestyle and make a detailed assessment of your living expenses. Using that information, we then give every single dollar of your family's monthly income a specific purpose and structure it within a realistic budget. And guarantee to pay the loan off in 7 to 10 years. Paying your home loan off over 30 years is bullshit! It's the biggest rip-off. When you're sitting in your bank, arranging your home loan, their entire focus is on the minimum monthly repayment. That just means they're forecasting their juicy profits over a 30-year period. Profits that you're paying for. We can even pay off that 30-year loan earlier in some cases. One of our records is having cleared a mortgage in only 3.5! Mortgage-free in three and a half years - wouldn't everyone love to be in that position? Our aim is to disrupt the passive, inherited way of thinking encouraged by the banks and to completely change traditional Mum and Dad psychology. Not with idealistic nonsense and impossible to achieve pie-in-the-sky advice aimed at solving unrealistic or non-typical situations. This book is packed with proven, practical and realistic strategies that work. If you and your family follow the process that we all agree to in the beginning, you will achieve the results we predict at the start. Guaranteed! |
| are financial advisors a ripoff: Ugly Love Colleen Hoover, 2014-08-05 From Colleen Hoover, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of It Starts with Us and It Ends with Us, a heart-wrenching love story that proves attraction at first sight can be messy. When Tate Collins meets airline pilot Miles Archer, she doesn't think it's love at first sight. They wouldn’t even go so far as to consider themselves friends. The only thing Tate and Miles have in common is an undeniable mutual attraction. Once their desires are out in the open, they realize they have the perfect set-up. He doesn’t want love, she doesn’t have time for love, so that just leaves the sex. Their arrangement could be surprisingly seamless, as long as Tate can stick to the only two rules Miles has for her. Never ask about the past. Don’t expect a future. They think they can handle it, but realize almost immediately they can’t handle it at all. Hearts get infiltrated. Promises get broken. Rules get shattered. Love gets ugly. |
| are financial advisors a ripoff: Financial Crimes Against the Elderly Kelly Dedel Johnson, 2003-10 |
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