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THE NATIONAL BESTSELLING BOOK THAT EVERY INVESTOR SHOULD OWN Peter Lynch is America's number-one money manager. His mantra: Average investors can become experts in their own field and can pick winning stocks as effectively as Wall Street professionals by doing just a little research. Now, in a new introduction written specifically for this edition of One Up on Wall Street, Lynch gives his take on the incredible rise of Internet stocks, as well as a list of twenty winning companies of high-tech '90s. That many of these winners are low-tech supports his thesis that amateur investors can continue to reap exceptional rewards from mundane, easy-to-understand companies they encounter in their daily lives. Investment opportunities abound for the layperson, Lynch says. By simply observing business developments and taking notice of your immediate world -- from the mall to the workplace -- you can discover potentially successful companies before professional analysts do. This jump on the experts is what produces "tenbaggers," the stocks that appreciate tenfold or more and turn an average stock portfolio into a star performer. The former star manager of Fidelity's multibillion-dollar Magellan Fund, Lynch reveals how he achieved his spectacular record. Writing with John Rothchild, Lynch offers easy-to-follow directions for sorting out the long shots from the no shots by reviewing a company's financial statements and by identifying which numbers really count. He explains how to stalk tenbaggers and lays out the guidelines for investing in cyclical, turnaround, and fast-growing companies. Lynch promises that if you ignore the ups and downs of the market and the endless speculation about interest rates, in the long term (anywhere from five to fifteen years) your portfolio will reward you. This advice has proved to be timeless and has made One Up on Wall Street a number-one bestseller. And now this classic is as valuable in the new millennium as ever.
The instant New York Times bestseller from legendary investment guru Ric Edelman, who presents a prescient personal finance guide on how technology and science will reshape the way we save, invest, and plan for the future. In The Truth About Your Future, award-winning financial advisor Ric Edelman reveals how technology and science are evolving at a blistering, almost incomprehensible pace--with profound implications for your personal finances. Ric radically upends traditional financial planning, showing that you need not just one financial plan, but three--one for now, one for later and one for much later. He explains: Why you're likely to live much longer--and the impact on your financial future; how you must alter your plans to shift from the familiar linear lifeline (school-job-retirement-death) to the new cyclical lifeline; the importance of Career Planning--even if you're in your fifties or sixties; how to invest in tech companies and how to generate income from your investments; why nursing homes are becoming obsolete--and with them, long-term care insurance policies, and what this means for you; how to protect your digital assets; and how you'll spend your time--and money--in retirement, and why the future will be the happiest time of your life. The traditional paradigms of how we live, learn, and invest are shifting under our feet. Fortunately, Ric Edelman has seen the future, and in The Truth About Your Future he illustrates how smart investors can adapt and thrive in today's changing marketplace. Newcomers and loyal Edelman followers alike will find value in his proven advice and trademark humor. This is a must-have guide for anyone serious about successfully adapting to the ever-evolving financial landscape.
In an ultra-competitive real estate market, what differentiates the truly successful real estate developers from the others? If you want to achieve greater returns and fully leverage your investment, you'll need new and creative ideas to set you apart and give you an edge. In Real Estate Development Strategy for Investors, successful developer and bestselling author Ron Forlee shares how you can turn your property portfolio from a hobby into a highly lucrative career. Featuring industry-insider strategies, an advanced take on fundamental investment types and detailed case studies, this book will give you the methodologies and strategies to help you find better investment deals and increase your overall profits--whether investing in residential or commercial property development. This book is perfect not only for developers and agents but also for everyday Australians looking to boost their financial security by investing in real estate development. Its fresh perspective on alternative strategies provides new ideas and creative methods for getting ahead in today's hot property development market. Discover new and effective directions for your real estate investments. Learn how to: form a real estate investment syndicate find low-cost development land secure funding from alternate sources budget better and control costs use blockchain technology to save money and time. Real Estate Development Strategy for Investors is a must-read for any investor seeking to go beyond the ordinary and advance their career in real estate development.
Jim Mellon and Al Chalabi demystify the process of investment and let you in on a few of their "BigIdeas" - whilst you work out a few of your own: "Real Estate" - can the hot housing markets really continue to generate 20% annual increases? "Stocks & Mutual Funds" - the hardest of all investment classes to operate in, so where are the opportunities? "Bonds & Cash" - not as boring as you may think, and with the capacity to make you a lot of money "The 'BRIC' Economies" - how do the emerging economies of Brazil, Russia, India and China stack up against the four key determinates of growth? "Commodities & Collectables" - learn the five reasons why commodities are an investment vehicle set to grow and grow. "'Green' Investments" - how can we turn the challenges of green and eco-needs into monetary returns on investment? Given a bit of strategic thinking and proper planning these "BigIdeas" can turn into "MoneyFountains," meaning your financial worries for the future are over before they've begun. "The DIY manual for building lasting wealth" Ross O'Brien, The Economist Group "Many powerful City pundits would give an arm and a leg for thirty minutes with Jim Mellon. Simply divide your portfolio into 10 equal amounts and invest them in his 10 "BigIdeas" - the advice in this book will beat most professional fund managers by leaps and bounds." Sven Lorenz, market commentator, author & investor, and columnist for "Money Week" "Packed with wise, practical advice, this book puts in plain English what every investor needs to know." Alexandra Harney, former South China Correspondent, "The Financial Times" "If fund managers are so smart why do they sit opposite me? As an investor who backs his own judgement with cash, Jim Mellon sits on the same side, I only wish I had met him many many, years ago " Peter Simon, owner and founder, "Monsoon & Accessorize"
Commonsense investing truths for everyone, from a popular and critically acclaimed journalist In a world gone mad with bizarre credit derivatives, interest-only mortgages, and collapsing markets, we still need to manage our money, put our kids through college, and save for retirement. To the rescue comes Jonathan Clements-- the hugely popular Wall Street Journal personal-finance columnist--with 21 easy-to-follow rules that could help readers secure their financial future. Clements has spent almost a quarter century demystifying Wall Street for those on Main Street. Now Director of Financial Guidance for myFi, a new Citigroup financial service geared toward individual investors, Clements has a deep understanding of what real people need. In The Little Book of Main Street Money, Clements brings readers back down to earth with commonsense guidance that will put them on the path to clear and intelligent money management. From the big picture (your home, retirement, and life) to the micro (taxes and inflation), Clements offers readers clear-cut guidelines for taking control of their financial life and details the strategies needed to thrive in today's volatile economy. The 21 truths outlined throughout this book are a guiding light for everyone, young and old, just starting or soon retiring. Each chapter reads like a Clements column--clear, pithy, and feisty. From the obvious to the counterintuitive, each truth will either bolster returns or cut costs. Collectively, the 21 truths are a compelling guide to today's treacherous financial terrain. Renowned for his spirited writing and shrewd investment guidance, Clements is the sane voice investors need to keep them grounded in the midst of so much financial insanity. Jonathan Clements (New York, NY) is Director of Financial Guidance for myFi (www.myfi.com), a new financial service from banking giant Citigroup. Before joining myFi, he spent 18 years at the Wall Street Journal, where he was the newspaper's award-winning personal-finance columnist.
Learn everything you need to do in the next five years to create a realistic plan for your retirement with clear, practical advice that is sure to set your future up for success. Most people don't realize they haven't saved enough for their retirement until their sixties and by then, it's often too late to save enough for a comfortable retirement. The 5 Years Before You Retire has helped thousands of people prepare for retirement--even if they waited until the last minute. In this new and updated edition, you'll find out everything you need to do in the next five years to maximize your current savings and create a realistic plan for your future. Including recent changes in financial planning, taxes, Social Security, healthcare, insurance, and more, this book is the all-inclusive guide to each financial, medial, and familial decision. From taking advantage of the employer match your company offers for your 401k to enrolling in Medicare to discussing housing options with your family, you are completely covered on every aspect of retirement planning. These straightforward strategies explain in detail how you can make the most of your last few years in the workforce and prepare for the future you've always wanted. Whether you just started devising a plan or have been saving since your first job, The 5 Years Before You Retire, Updated Edition, will tell you exactly what you need to know to ensure you live comfortably in the years to come.
Donald Trump and Robert Kiyosaki wrote Why We Want You To Be Rich because they saw how the turbulent economic climate would impact the middle class. They predict the middle class in America will continue to shrink--pushing most middle-class Americans into the ranks of the poor. This book inspires middle-class Americans who believe that the American Dream is alive and well to take control of their lives... and take charge of the one thing they have total control over: themselves.
Reawakening an American Dream reveals the hidden secrets first-time millionaires have used to gain abundance or achieve financial freedom. Until now, all so called "get rich experts" tout their own style of one-size-fits-all techniques. Their opinions are based on a single idea created through a personal filter, the very subjectivity of which decreases the odds of success for others. The truth is, no single formula for obtaining financial prosperity works. The only "expert" capable of determining how to create wealth is the person themselves and that makes options for succeeding infinite. In Reawakening an American Dream, hundreds of personalities were examined. The conclusion: all people share external traits but what separates success and failure is an applied divine difference that link behaviors on an individual basis. It illuminates behavioral thinking that paves a way to wealth, by unlocking personal power permitting individual outcomes to naturally unfold-retooling the mind for individual best use. Actual success techniques were woven into the stories, making change virtually effortless, in much the same way children learn new behaviors because they are cognitively predisposed. Within Reawakening an American Dream, each story is enlightening and offers instruction that can open doors to readers' own riches.
From Unsure to Secure shares timeless secrets guaranteed to help professional women see success in virtually any field. Women can grow and get to the next level at their current job, even if they don't see any opportunities. In From Unsure to Secure, Vandy Verma shares how she went from feeling stuck and seeing no opportunities to growing and becoming a senior business leader in corporate America. From Unsure to Secure outlines the counterintuitive approach she took to create a path of growth that did not exist, describes the obstacles that held her back and reveals the strategies she implemented to move past them. In From Unsure to Secure, women learn: The real reason they are stuck and how to move past it How to leverage their three greatest resources and increase productivity Identify the four progress roadblocks and how to avoid them How to deliver extraordinary results and get paid for them
Within Powerful Women Plan for Retirement, Debra K. Menke marries the magic of manifestation with traditional retirement planning. Author, coach, and personal finance professional, Debra K. Menke spent years watching powerful women not properly plan for retirement. To help this strong tribe of women take ownership of their financial freedom, she offers this love letter as a route to retirement success. Within Powerful Women Plan for Retirement, Debra helps women to: Figure out exactly how much money they'll need in order to retire Quit guessing whether they'll be ready to retire in ten years Create a solid retirement plan and never stress about it again Ensure their plan doesn't fall apart, even when life happens Plan their exit strategy and start living the life of their daydreams
Radical formula transforms your money and spiritual growth into global change The Awakened Millionaire is a practical manifesto guiding you to new dimensions of personal wealth, spiritual growth, and as a result, global transformation. Crafted by Dr. Joe Vitale, a famed millionaire, best-selling author, and star of the blockbuster movie "The Secret," you'll discover a controversial formula that accomplishes what few believe possible: combining money and spirituality together to bring you more of both, while transforming you into a force for good in a world that desperately needs it. This book is a call to action, pushing you to wake up, stand up, and transform yourself into a powerful expression of your passion, your wealth, and your desire to make a difference. It is an invitation to become a true Awakened Millionaire, starting today. While most consider money and spirituality a blasphemous duo, Dr. Vitale shatters these social norms and shows you the true nature of money empowered with soulful purpose. At turns inspirational, motivational, and conversational, this page-turner ultimately narrows in on practical steps anyone can use to see instantaneous results, regardless of your past failures, current financial situation, or future goals. But his mission is not to simply transform you. Dr. Vitale's mission is to create a swarm of Awakened Millionaires transforming the world with every action they take, while enjoying personal luxury and soulful fulfillment new levels of money and spiritual growth can give them. The book reveals: * How to turn your passion into wealth * How to transform money into a spiritual tool * How to create a soulful mission that changes the world If you desire both wealth and spirituality, this book finally reveals how.
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By best-selling co-author of The One Minute Manager and author of Who Moved My Cheese?, this book shows how to teach others to teach themselves and inspire a love of learning. Dr Spencer Johnson's pioneering work in unleashing potential through better communication is most evident from his bestselling books, among them The One Minute Manager, The One Minute Mother, Who Moved My Cheese? and The Present. Combining his insight with the skills of life-long teacher Constance Johnson, this book offers an invaluable new strategy for learning. Despite the many difficulties they face adapting to new directives, individual teachers still make huge contributions to their students' lives. In this book, Johnson and Johnson describe how the use of Goal Setting, Praising and Recovery reinforces self-esteem and creates a new kind of learning process that will last a lifetime. Practical, wise and useful in a range of everyday situations, The One Minute Teacher reveals simple, positive ways to A* Discover and instil the love of learning A* Foster success and achievement A* Feel more confident and happy A* Bring out the best in ourselves and others.
The costs of global warming and its mitigation will have a major impact on equity market performance over the next two decades. As the climate changes, investors will need to understand which are the best-positioned market sectors and stocks as well as those to avoid. Hot Stocks provides a roadmap detailing how to invest in this new reality. It evaluates the many ways global warming will affect profit flows in the economy: Impacts of a warmer climate, rising ocean levels, more frequent extreme storm events, land desertification and ocean acidification. Potential for government taxation on greenhouse gas emissions. Accelerating switching to renewable power systems that are increasingly cost competitive with those powered by oil fossil fuels. Government bans on sales of cars powered by internal combustion engines and the electrification of the terrestrial vehicle fleet. Potential for hydrocarbon reserves and equipment becoming impaired or 'stranded assets'. Rising demand for major infrastructure projects to protect valuable coastal real estate from inundation. Litigation aimed at forcing legacy polluters to pay mitigation costs. The book drills down on how these myriad changes will depress or support stocks in sectors such as the petroleum industry, automakers, renewable power providers, regional banking, property insurance, heavy equipment manufacturers, Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and agricultural chemicals. The analysis then pivots away from a US-centric focus to identify those nations around the world whose economies are best positioned to successfully adjust to the impact of rising prevailing temperatures, as well as those likely to suffer the most from the trend. Hot Stocks introduces readers to investing in ways that that will likely succeed as the world warms, climates change, populations move, and businesses change. Accessibly written and well-researched, this work is for the novice and the seasoned investor alike.
The Savvy Investor’s Pocket Guide is a self-improvement guide that provides ordinary people with the tools to become financially savvy quickly and successfully. Identifying the common mistakes people make when dealing with their finances, the guide sets out how to rectify them. It also highlights how one can achieve financial independence by cutting back on some expenses, like luxury cars, and the benefits of starting to save as early as possible. The book also explains in easy-to-understand terms how to draw up and stick to a budget; make shrewd investments in various investment vehicles; consolidate and eliminate debt; draw up a will; get the most out of short-term and life insurance; and save enough money to retire. The Savvy Investor’s Pocket Guide serves as a wake-up call to stop wasting money and start investing for a financially secure future. A must-read for anyone who wants to not only improve their finances, but also their life in general.
When I was a boy, my father often pulled me aside to convey lessons intended to build what we generally refer to as "character". Often his advice was very simple - work hard, think for yourself, do right by others - but I believe those lessons provided the foundation for everything that has followed in my life. Now that I'm a dad myself, I wanted to put them down in one place, with examples of my own experiences, as a guide to life, adventure, and investing, both for my young daughters and for anyone seeking success in his or her chosen field. I hope that parents will be inspired to give this book to their children, and vice versa, as many of the lessons that I have learned apply not just to young people but to all adults-for example, question everything, never follow the crowd, and beware of boys! What a lovely, lovely book! Though I've read all you've written, this one really touched me. It is, of course, a love letter to your daughters, which is not only a wonderful, meaningful thing to do, but it was filled with exactly the kind of advice all fathers should give. Your new book will stay on my shelf for a long, long time, and I'll be giving it to my own kids to read. --Nicholas Sparks, author of The Notebook, Dear John, and The Last Song
Secrets of the Entrepreneurial Mindset Revealed Learn how curiosity, imagination, and exponential innovation are creating life without limits Naveen Jain is leading disruptions today that will reshape the world—and beyond. From redefining civilian space exploration to creating a path to free energy to disrupting healthcare and education, Jain is at the forefront of the exponential technology developments that will forever change how we live and work. In Moonshots Jain reveals the secrets of the "super entrepreneur" mindset—the catalyst for creating an exciting and abundant future. He then walks readers through the application of these powerful concepts in three moonshot initiatives that he is leading today, one of which is Moon Express, a private lunar venture that promises to open up the moon's vast resources for the betterment of humanity. In Jain's world, the term "moonshot" is meant both literally and figuratively! Journey with Jain through these illuminating pages and awaken your own moonshot potential. It's a discovery that will change your life—and quite possibly the world. The book cover includes interactive augmented reality features. Named to Kirkus Reviews' Best Books of 2018
We are hard-wired to believe that the world is more predictable than it is. We chase 'winning streaks' that are often just illusions, and we are all too predictable exactly when we try hardest not to be. In the 1970s, Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky coined the phrase 'representativeness' to describe the psychology of this behaviour. Since then representativeness has been used by auditors to catch people fiddling their tax returns and by hedge fund managers to reap billions from the emotions of small investors. Now Poundstone for the first time makes these techniques fun, easy, and profitable for everyone, in the everyday situations that matter. You'll learn how to tackle multiple choice tests, what internet passwords to avoid, how to up your odds of winning the office Premier League sweepstakes, and the best ways to invest your money.
Entrepreneurial success, wealth, and the dream life are more achievable now than ever, and Financial Freedom for Six-Figure Entrepreneurs shows entrepreneurs how to get there. Wealth expert and successful entrepreneur, Jennifer Vavricka has devised a proven and tested system that helps entrepreneurs build wealth, reduce taxes, and plan for retirement while living the lifestyle they desire now. In Financial Freedom for Six-Figure Entrepreneurs, she lays out an action plan to financial freedom in a few short years. She shows entrepreneurs just how easy it is to: Begin increasing their net worth right now Know exactly the rate their money is growing...with 100% accuracy How to choose the right way to reduce their taxes, and why this matters Build wealth that provides real financial freedom Avoid taking big monetary risks that don't produce big returns Avoid the most common mistakes people make with their money
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