Personal Financial Planning

Gurus like Dave Ramsey, Suze Orman, and others have amassed followers by the millions because of their paint-by-the-numbers financial strategies that are easy to digest and implement. And while they have helped many Americans eliminate debt and take their first steps toward financial freedom, their dumbed-down financial advice is inadequate and incomplete for those looking to maximize their savings. In The Guru Gap, David McKnight closes the gap between what mainstream media personalities advise and the sophisticated, math-based approach your retirement plan requires.

Two million dollars. That's how much money anyone under age 40 will need to accumulate to retire. That often means working 40-hour-weeks and penny-pinching your whole life. How else could you save a cool $2 mil? Finance guru, former financial advisor, and Amazon best-selling author of Money Honey, Rachel Richards has one goal in mind: teaching you everything you need to know to become financially free earlier than you ever thought possible. Rachel supplements boatloads of research and personal expertise by interviewing well-known experts!

Have you ever believed that true wealth demands immense sacrifice, endless struggle, or giving up everything you love. Many do. But what if there was a path to financial abundance that felt aligned with your life, rather than in conflict with it In Wealth Without Sacrifice: A Handbook, Asher Nowak challenges conventional wisdom, offering a refreshing and practical guide to achieving lasting prosperity without compromising your well-being or values. Inside this handbook, you will discover how to: Build a foundation of financial security that integrates seamlessly with your desired lifestyle....

Learn what end of life can teach us about the secret to financial independence and making every moment count with this life-altering collection of tips from Dr. Jordan Grumet, host of the award-winning Earn & Invest podcast, featuring a foreword written by Vicki Robin, coauthor of Your Money or Your Life.

Hey you...you saw the title. You get the deal. You’re smart. You’ve made a few dollars. You’ve done what the financial books and websites tell you to do. So why isn’t it working? Maybe emotions and expectations are getting in the way of good sense - or you’re paying attention to the wrong people. If you’ve started counting your lattes, for god’s sake, just stop. Listen to this book instead. After decades of working as a Wall Street trader, investment adviser, and money expert for CBS News, Jill Schlesinger reveals 13 costly mistakes you may be making right now with your money.

When it comes to money, are you controlled by fear? Do you underestimate your worth? Are you ready to go to the next level, but can't seem to get there? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be an underearner. Underearners are self-saboteurs who don't live up to their earnings potential, says Barbara Stanny, a financial educator, motivational speaker, and career counselor. The good news is that underearning is a self-imposed condition. By focusing on overcoming it, underearners will not only earn what they deserve, but live a richer life.

Retirement is a marathon filled with financial twists and lifestyle turns. But it can be the best years of your life—your second act! This guide is your roadmap to navigating retirement with financial security, purpose, and joy.

The New York Times best-selling author of It's Called Work for a Reason! and star of the A&E's reality show Big Spender cleans up America's personal-finance crisis with a butt-kicking, straight-talking, proven approach to prosperity.

You don't have to be a 23-year-old dancer with no savings to end up with the excruciating debts young Iris is confronted with in this latest work by financial and legal advisor Tad Crawford. Every year, thousands of Americans of all ages and backgrounds overtax their bank accounts and credit cards and are left with the tricky task of pulling themselves out of their financial chaos. Rarely can they receive such high-quality financial and moral support as The Money Mentor provides.

Too many of us have retirement planning backwards. We think we’re supposed to handle the financial aspect first and put our dreams on hold until we can afford them. But before we run the numbers, before exploring strategies to avoid getting killed by taxes, we’ve first got to shift our mindset.

Struggling to pay for college? Dive into the ultimate guide to paying for college and paying off college debt! Here’s a clear roadmap for your successful future! How do you prepare for a future that's becoming increasingly uncertain? The future might seem clouded, but it doesn't have to be. With this guide, you can learn to take control of your finances and build a robust foundation for your bright future. Getting your education and taking control of your money is more achievable than you might think. If you are a high schooler on the verge of becoming an adult or a young adult trying to ...

Since 2014, international monetary agencies have been issuing warnings to a small group of finance ministers, banks, and private equity funds: The US government's cowardly choices not to prosecute J.P. Morgan and its ilk and to bloat the economy with a $4 trillion injection of easy credit are driving us headlong toward a cliff. As Rickards shows in this frightening, meticulously researched book, governments around the world have no compunction about conspiring against their citizens.

As the prospect of a secure financial future and a comfortable retirement becomes increasingly remote for many, and experts are concluding that conventional investing and financial planning strategies aren’t working, Pamela Yellen reveals an extraordinary, little-known but time-tested method for growing wealth safely and predictably, even when the stock and real-estate markets and other investments tumble.

Con La transformación total de su dinero, serás capaz de diseñar un plan infalible para saldar todas las deudas–desde autos hasta casas y todo lo demás–reconocer los 10 mitos monetarios más peligrosos y asegurarte unos ahorros grandes y rápidos para emergencias y la jubilación.

Greed. Exploitation. And so many fees. All hiding in plain sight. That’s your financial advisor. Whose services and advice have become the outdated VHS player of retirement. In Fire Your Financial Advisor: 40 Years of Greed and Exploitation of the American Retiree, and How You Can Fight Back, Greg Aler tells the story of how the financial industry created a trillion-dollar empire by withholding information while over-charging and under-servicing retirees regarding the real risks of retirement.

Introduction for Part One: Foundations of Business and Finance Understanding the Foundations of Business and Finance In today’s fast-paced world, understanding business and finance is a necessity not just for business professionals but also for individuals managing personal finances, entrepreneurs starting new ventures, and investors looking to build wealth. Business and Finance: Principles, Strategies, and Applications (Part One) provides a strong foundation in fundamental financial and business concepts, ensuring readers can confidently navigate the financial world. This volume ...

Discover the secret to financial security that empowers you to invest, grow, and protect your money like the wealthy with the simplicity of one three-letter word! In her book, I.U.L. ASAP!, retirement expert Shirley Luu educates her listeners on what she believes to be the single most powerful financial security vehicle available for Americans today—the IUL. In this book, you will learn how to position your money so that it can grow, be saved for practically anything (including your kids' college education), protect your family, and leave a legacy.

Asset Protection: A Complete Guide to Securing Your Personal and Business Wealth In today’s increasingly litigious and financially unstable world, safeguarding your assets is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Asset Protection: A Complete Guide to Securing Your Personal and Business Wealth is a comprehensive resource designed to help individuals, entrepreneurs, and business owners effectively protect their wealth and secure their financial future. This book breaks down the complexities of asset protection into easy-to-understand lessons that cover critical topics such as legal structures...

The rich have consistently found ways to increase their wealth, often at the expense of the less fortunate. This pattern, often referred to as "history repeating itself," reveals a striking truth: the accumulation of wealth tends to concentrate in the hands of a few. Whether it was the noble families of the Middle Ages or the tech moguls of today, the elite have always leveraged their advantages to create even more wealth. This phenomenon is not just a quirk of fate; it’s a system deeply embedded in the structures of our economies and societies. As global citizens, understanding this ...

How to Retire Happy, Wild, and Free offers inspirational advice on how to enjoy life to its fullest. The key to achieving an active and satisfying retirement involves a great deal more than having adequate financial resources; it also encompasses all other aspects of life - interesting leisure activities, creative pursuits, physical well-being, mental well-being, and solid social support. With its friendly format and positive tone, How to Retire Happy, Wild, and Free offers retirement wisdom that you won’t get from your financial advisor.