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In a stock market environment dominated by professional
investors, "A Few Good Eggs in One Basket" o ers a plain-talk
approach to pro tability by selecting and managing an investment
portfolio of common stocks for an individual.
Author Richard L. Gunderson, who has been an investor for more
than forty years, outlines an enduring framework that improves the
odds for the individual investor to exceed the performance of the
market over the long term by buying good companies at bargain
prices. He outlines what constitutes a "good" company and how to
determine when a price meets the test of being a "bargain." "A Few
Good Eggs in One Basket" also helps individual investors by
discussing
what to look for; where to look; when to buy; when to sell; and
how many stocks to own.
"A Few Good Eggs in One Basket" presents a prescription designed
to take advantage of opportunities created by market overreaction
to bad news and disappointing results. Gunderson believes there are
always bargains at any time and in any market. The challenge is to
consistently apply a disciplined approach to identifying the
unusual and favorable opportunities and concentrating a portfolio
on those stocks representing the best combination of overall
quality and intrinsic value.
This book offers a concise, comprehensive resource for middle-aged
readers who are facing the prospects of their own aging and of
caring for elderly relatives-an often overwhelming task for which
little in life prepares us. Everyone ages, and nearly everyone will
also experience having to support aging relatives. Being prepared
is the best way to handle this inevitable life stage. This book
addresses a breadth of topics that are relevant to aging and caring
for the elderly, analyzing each thoroughly and providing
up-to-date, practical advice. It can serve as a concise and
comprehensive resource read start-to-finish to plan for an
individual's own old age or to anticipate the needs of aging
relatives, or as a quick-reference guide on specific issues and
topics as relevant to each reader's situation and needs. Using an
interdisciplinary approach, Aging with a Plan: How a Little Thought
Today Can Vastly Improve Your Tomorrow develops recommendations for
building sustainable social, legal, medical, and financial support
systems that can promote a good quality of life throughout the
aging process. Chapters address critical topics such as retirement
savings and expenses, residential settings, legal planning, the
elderly and driving, long-term care, and end-of-life decisions. The
author combines analysis of recent research on the challenges of
aging with engaging anecdotes and personal observations. By
following the recommendations in this book, readers in their 40s,
50s, and early 60s will greatly benefit from learning about the
issues regarding aging in the 21st century-and from investing some
effort in planning for their old age and that of their loved ones.
Covers a broad range of topics and offers a wealth of practical
advice that should be considered by individuals who are planning
for old age, supplying a comprehensive "one-stop" resource on the
subject Presents interdisciplinary perspectives that draws on the
author's background in law and bioethics as well as personal
experience with health care and the elderly Combines thorough
scholarly research and analysis with engaging anecdotes and
personal observations Provides a preparedness checklist at the end
of each chapter that summarizes take-away messages and outlines
practical next steps for the reader
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