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The Skeptical Investor
Product DescriptionReview“Reynolds provides plenty of ammunition for investment babes in the woods to protect themselves against the many financial predators that abound in the financial services jungle.” - National Post “The Skeptical Investor, by respected finance writer John Lawrence Reynolds, reflects what millions of Canadians are wondering: Is it possible to build an investment portfolio that can withstand the kind of heartbeat-skipping volatility we’ve lived through since the fall of 2008? Reynolds believes you can…” - Today’s Economy --This text refers to the Paperback edition. Book DescriptionEvery RRSP owner watched in horror as the value of assets dropped steeply during the last months of 2008. Some lost more than 50 percent of their portfolio's value; many of these investors were approaching the point in their lives when they planned to use their RRSP assets as retirement income. These unfortunate events have made one thing very clear: It is not enough to build up investments—we must learn how to better guard them. John Lawrence Reynolds, author of the bestselling Naked Investor, uses real-life examples and his characteristic wry humour to explain how any investor can take advantage of opportunities now to rebuild a stronger portfolio. Fortress Investing offers insight about what happened in the markets, how to spot problems on the road ahead, and most importantly, how to build a strong portfolio and safeguard that fortress through trying times. Buy it today from Amazon |
The Wealthy Barber Returns
Product DescriptionSignificantly Older and Marginally Wiser
Dave Chilton Offers His Unique Perspectives on the World of Money Buy it today from Amazon |
Personal Finance for Canadians for Dummies
Product DescriptionFrom AmazonPersonal Finance for Canadians is a
down-to-earth guide offering straightforward financial advice. It never pushes
products or investment schemes. Rather than promise a get-rich-quick plan, the
authors caution that "too much emphasis on making and saving money can warp your
perspective on what's important in life….Your health, relationship with family
and friends, career satisfaction, and fulfilling interests should be more
important." No surprise, then, that the authors are not shy about exposing
purported experts as charlatans; they don't spare financial advisers and
planners either. Much of what you hear about financial planning, they maintain,
is biased--because it comes from sources that want to sell you things: "Their
best interests often conflict with your best interest."
Avoiding the pitfalls of personal finance is certainly important, but its prescriptions for taking financial action are what make this guide especially useful. Part I helps readers assess their financial standing. Subsequent sections offer sage advice on saving, the basics of investing, and the ins and outs of insurance. There is an especially useful chapter on real estate, since for many people their homes are their biggest financial commitment and their largest asset. Throughout, helpful icons point out tips, common mistakes, and "scams and scoundrels that prey on the unsuspecting." The "Dummies" label might put off some people, but there is nothing stupid about the ideas. The information is presented in a format that never talks down to the reader, although it is perhaps most appropriate for those who are just starting to think about the future. --Edward Trapunski --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Buy it today from Amazon |
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Personal Finance in Your 20's & 30's
Product DescriptionBook DescriptionStart-today strategies for a better
financial tomorrow.
The Complete Idiot’s Guide‚ to Personal Finance in Your 20s and 30s, Third Edition, clearly explains everything members of this age group need to know to get a handle on their pocketbook and their portfolio, from planning their personal finances to enhancing their current financial plan to getting better returns on their investments. This revised and updated third edition includes completely new material on: • Internet banking • Debit and prepaid credit
cards • Online car shopping • The latest in effective job hunting •
Online college degrees and what they can get you • Investment strategies for
the next decade • Home-based employment opportunities • New financial
impact of marriage and children • Home ownership options from building your
own to townhouses and condos • Online mortgage brokers • All-new websites
and resources Buy it today from Amazon |
The Richest Man in Babylon
![]() Product DescriptionReview"What can a book written in the 1920s tell
modern investors about their finances? A whole lot if it's George Clason's
delightful set of parables that explain the basics of money. This is a great
gift for a graduate or anyone who seems baffled by the world of finance and a
wonderful, refreshing read for even the most experienced investor."
-Los Angeles Times Book DescriptionRead by millions, this timeless book holds the key to success-in the secrets of the ancients. Based on the famous "Babylonian principles", it's been hailed as the greatest of all inspirational works on the subject of thrift and financial planning. This celebrated bestseller offers an understanding of - and a solution to - personal money problems, revealing the secrets to acquiring money, keeping money, and making money earn more money. Buy it today from Amazon |