Did you know that up to 60% of people who gain a financial windfall lose it within two years? How does that happen? What do you need to do as soon as a windfall comes your way to avoid becoming a statistic? Have you had the good fortune to receive a financial windfall from retirement, an inheritance, redundancy, compensation payment, divorce settlement, insurance claim, sale of business, lottery win or income from a career as a sports person or entertainer? An invaluable guidebook is here for turning that windfall into lifelong financial security. Author and financial planner Janne Ashton has written an easy to understand, step-by-step guide that provides education on what to do from day one and into the future. In this book you will learn how to: Make a decision and when to avoid making one. Be aware of how emotions play a large part in how money is handled and how those emotions can affect decisions. Choose from the infinite possibilities of investments; how to budget, minimise tax, manage debt, protect assets and choose a professional team of advisers. Ashton shares her formula for successful money management, based on easy-to-understand practical education. This book will show you how to manage your windfall to provide a lifetime of income. Janne Ashton is a successful financial planner who has helped hundreds with their windfalls. Ms. Ashton is currently writing her second financial book and lives in Sydney, Australia. Publisher's website:

In the Wild West atmosphere of financial services, it can seem impossible to separate the good guys from the bad. Not many laws protect average citizens, and the rules that do exist are not always followed or enforced. Still, some classic cowboys who work hard and refuse to quit until the job is done remain. It is possible to work with financial planners who can help you achieve goals that will make life better for you and your family.First, it is important to understand some ground rules. Setting measurable goals, re-evaluating your plan on a regular basis and taking charge of your life are prerequisites to beginning your search for the right financial planner. You'll also need to ask key questions to weed out the salespeople from the true advisers who can help you achieve measurable objectives. In "Finding a Real Cowboy, " you'll be equipped with everything you need to plot a path to protect your money from Wall Street and keep it growing and working for you.

Are we going to be okay? This is the question that more than ninety million North American baby boomers are asking as they head into their retirement years. They have a growing fear that their retirement plans will not meet their expectations.Financial expert and best-selling author Paul Ghezzi weaves together a quick-paced and compelling story about the greatest financial crisis of the baby boomer generation and outlines the steps boomers need to take to safeguard their retirement. Written in parable form, "POP " explains why most people struggle to build wealth and how they are actually sabotaging their retirement dreams. He introduces Don and Mary Stewart, two baby boomers stuck in the "Retirement Anxiety Trap," and the mysterious man who holds the answers to their problems. Through a series of easy-to-follow steps and powerful strategies, Paul Ghezzi demonstrates how anyone can break free from the Retirement Anxiety Trap and go on to prosper."POP " offers essential advice for those interested in protecting their retirement and prospering during the coming decade of financial crisis.

So often, happiness seems like it's one purchase away. Yet when that trendy jacket or cutting-edge smartphone is in hand and the excitement fades, you're back where you started: unsatisfied and unhappy, with a dose of guilt for spending too much money. If you're sick of the overconsumption roller coaster, this journal is for you. Full of practical prompts and goal-setting tools, it helps you successfully complete low-buy or no-buy challenges, declutter your physical space, and simplify your life and finances. Using Christina Mychas's tried-and-true Minimalist-ish® Method, you'll learn to overcome impulse buying, take control of your spending, and truly appreciate what you own—without depriving yourself of comfort or fun. Shift your mindset from one of shame and scarcity to one of intention and abundance with The Minimalist-ish Journal.

Make the most of your investment portfolio with a mix of assets from stocks to real estate to cryptocurrency There's nothing more satisfying than seeing the balance of a financial account grow month over month. But before that can happen, you need to know the best places to invest your money. Who can you trust for solid, reliable investing advice? Investing All-in-One For Dummies offers sound guidance for investors at every level. Whether you're stumped by stocks, baffled by bonds, mystified about mutual funds, or curious about cryptocurrency, this book gives you a solid foundation in those investing concepts and many others. After reading the expert advice and considering your risk tolerance and timeline, you can confidently choose the best investments for your financial goals. Containing advice from 10 different Dummies investing guides, Investing All-in-One For Dummies shows you how to: Set short- and long-term investing goals, invest to minimize your tax hit, and develop an investing strategy using a mix of investment vehicles Decide when to buy, hold, or sell an investment Choose the right mix of stocks, bonds, and mutual funds to create a diversified portfolio Identify real estate investment opportunities and find the capital to make purchases Execute trades through an online broker instead of using a traditional investment firm Evaluate modern investing trends like cryptocurrency and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing For anyone who wants to dip their toes into the markets or who tends to leave their investment decisions in the hands of someone else, Investing All-in-One For Dummies is the must-read resource when you're ready to make informed decisions and pick solid investments for your financial future.

Even a small amount of money can be used to establish a solid foundation for financial success, but you need to make your cash work for you.Author Jim W. Mathe, a successful real estate investor and entrepreneur, helps everyday people achieve their financial dreams in this moneymaking guidebook. You'll learn what actions to take so you can use the law of attraction to your advantage, set and accomplish financial goals, profit from money-saving habits, and negotiate the best deals.Even if you have no money at all, you'll learn how to put cash in your pocket so you can secure your future. Discover how to secure a home without a down payment and how to invest in real estate without spending a dime. You'll also learn strategies to develop a successful small business. Start profiting form a practical, no-nonsense, easy-to-read workbook that will launch you into financial freedom. Stop wasting time and start living your dreams by applying the strategies and lessons in "Easy Money Smarts."

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. plenty of practical advice and relevant, real-world techniques and secrets for: them) goals and accounting for future contributions, expenditures, and withdrawal needs

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This affirming, positive, and practical book will better prepare retirees and their families for the changes and challenges of retirement in an uncertain economic, social, and political climate. A Simple Guide to Retirement: How to Make Retirement Work for You is a book for older Americans planning for retirement. It is also for people who have left work before they were ready and are now experiencing anxiety, depression, and/or financial weakness in their new role as retirees. Written to be at once affirming, positive, and practical, the book covers all of the many topics that will help retirees better prepare themselves for a positive, fulfilling, and satisfying retirement-beginning with financial security. These topics include saving for retirement, working part time, staying healthy and fit, dealing with the emotional and financial burden of health care, cultivating optimism, and much more. Case examples and vignettes will help readers apply the principles to their own lives. 10 illustrations

Cut the cable television cord and cut your monthly bills Are you one of those people who have 500 television channels to choose from and you can never find anything to watch? Maybe it's time to cut the cable cord and take full control of what's on your television. All you need to get started with this popular money saving strategy is an Internet connection, a device to stream to, and the advice in this book. With Cord Cutting For Dummies, you go from evaluating if cord cutting is the right choice for your budget to acquiring the technology to get the programming you actually want. You'll discover the technology you need for streaming, select the service or services that fit your needs, and make the components of your setup work together--all within your budget. Cord Cutting For Dummies offers the steps to going from wired to wireless, including: Deciding if you need to upgrade your Wi-Fi equipment and service. Evaluating your current devices. Adding a smart TV to the mix. Choosing the best streaming services for you--including some free options When you're ready to untether yourself from the cable or satellite, Cord Cutting For Dummies shows you, step by step, how to break free. Pick up a copy and you'll be watching your favorite movie or TV show in no time!