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.

Credit, Assets, Debt, & Taxes: 4 Strategies the Middle Class Can Use to Invest Like the Wealthy A practical personal finance guide to building wealth, improving credit, mastering debt, and minimizing taxes Are you tired of working hard but not getting ahead financially? You’re not alone—and you’re not stuck. This personal finance book is your blueprint to start investing like the wealthy—even if you're middle class. In Credit, Assets, Debt, & Taxes, part of the "Speak the Language of Money" book series, author Larry Jones breaks down the four core strategies the wealthy use to build...

Whether your retirement dreams are five years away or fifty—the single greatest threat standing in your way is taxes. Unlike losses in the stock market, money lost to taxes never recovers. With untaxed retirement accounts likely to become your largest asset, you face an explosive landscape of costly tax traps, penalties, and a complex maze of rules when it comes time to tap into those savings. Renowned tax advisor Ed Slott returns with the ultimate guide to reclaim control of your financial future and keep more of your money—no matter what Congress comes up with next.

Tanja Hester and her husband Mark left their crazed careerist lifestyle to live their dream life in Lake Tahoe, retiring early from high-stress careers. Now Tanja will help you map out a customized plan for freedom and make it easy to succeed, whether you're good at math and budgeting - or not! Work Optional is more than just a financial plan: it's a plan for your whole life-designed by you, not by an employer or clients.

From the nuts and bolts of managing money to the deep psychological and even spiritual meaning it has in our lives, this personal-finance audiobook shows everyone, even complete novices, how to take control of their money.

We are living in an era where healthcare costs escalate annually, income is unstable, and risks do not knock before arriving. In this context, life insurance - once seen as a mandatory expense - is gradually revealing a completely different role: a smart, proactive, and deeply humane financial protection strategy. The book you are holding is not a technical document. It is a wake-up call. It is a map. It is a tap on the shoulder reminding you that: if you don't plan to protect yourself and those you love, who will do it for you? Inspired by the wave of self-sufficiency in corporate ...

Don’t even think about navigating YOUR social security benefits until you listen to this essential guide – Understand your options and secure your retirement for financial independence, even if you’re just starting your journey. A recent survey by the Retirement Confidence Index revealed that over 65% of soon-to-be retirees are apprehensive about their post-retirement life, largely due to a lack of understanding of their Social Security benefits.

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.

In this groundbreaking book, a number one best seller in South Korea, a financial guru shares the secret to building your fortune using your emotion and opens the door to a new world full of hope and prosperity.

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 ...

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.

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...

Money Smart Teen Master money, build real wealth, and stay ahead for life Are you a teen — or the parent of one — who’s ready to take control of money instead of letting money control you? Money Smart Teen is the ultimate guide for young people who want more freedom, confidence, and power over their financial future. Whether you’re just starting to save, earning your first income, or dreaming big, this book will give you the tools to grow your money mindset step by step. 💡 Inside you’ll discover: ✅ How to budget using simple formulas like 50/30/20 ✅ Why saving early builds ...

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.

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.

Produce enough income to retire and make market volatility your very best friend. Steve Selengut, a 44-year investment professional, teaches you a simple yet little-known system for investing in the stock market that shouldn't be a secret (but is). It delivers reliable income without selling your hard-earned investments to pay the bills. Better yet, it works whether the stock market is going up or down.

Unlock Financial Freedom – Without the Stress, Confusion, or Feeling Overwhelmed You’ve worked hard to graduate college, but no one ever taught you how money actually works. Now, you’re navigating student loans, credit cards, budgeting, saving, and investing with no clear plan—and it’s overwhelming. ✔ Do you feel lost when it comes to personal finance? ✔ Are you struggling with debt, uncertain about investing, or unsure how to budget effectively? ✔ Do you wish someone would just break it all down—without boring you to death with financial jargon? If so, you’re not alone...

Have you ever felt a deep urge to achieve something greater but didn’t know where to start? Maybe you’re uncertain about your path, or financial constraints are holding you back from living the life of your dreams. This book is your guide to transforming your life with clarity, purpose, and practical tools. In LIFE MANAGEMENT TOOLKIT: Essential Financial and Time-Management Tools for a Purposeful Life, Timofey Nedyalko builds on the principles from TRACK SMART, LIVE BIG: Essential Financial Tracking Tools for a Purposeful Life, empowering readers to take charge of their lives with ...

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 ...

If you're like most Americans, your most valuable asset is your retirement fund. We diligently save money for years, yet most of us don't know how to avoid the costly mistakes that cause a good chunk of those savings to be lost to needless and excessive taxation. Now, in the midst of a financial crisis, there is more need than ever to protect your assets. The Retirement Savings Time Bomb, by renowned tax advisor Ed Slott, shows you in clear-cut layman's terms how to take control over your retirement savings plan.