Personal Investing

If you've ever wondered if there is a way to diversify your personal investments in a way that shields them from the volatility of the stock market, The Alternative Investment Almanac is your answer. Alternative investments are the missing link in today's well-rounded portfolio, but many investors don't know what they are- or how to get started. Mobile home parks, apartments buildings, and life insurance policies are just a few of the non-traditional asset classes covered in this book. Each chapter is packed with valuable, no-nonsense information offering high level introduction to each ...

Many of us have a fraught relationship with money. We want it, fear it, and are anxious to run out. Did I mention we want it? Of course, we want money, but we may need clarification on how to get it, keep it, and grow it. If you want to become financially secure and worry-free, you must clearly understand what money is and what it is not. Money is a means, not an end. You can't buy happiness, love, and satisfaction. Yet, those are end goals worthy of aspiring to. Money will not solve your problems. But, if you have a plan on how to use and deploy money, it can be the means to solve problems...

A comprehensive and practical guide to the stock market from a successful fund manager - filled with case studies, important background information, and all the tools you’ll need to become a stock market genius. Fund manager Joel Greenblatt has been beating the Dow (with returns of 50 percent a year) for more than a decade. And now, in this highly accessible guide, he’s going to show you how to do it, too. You’re about to discover investment opportunities that portfolio managers, business-school professors, and top investment experts regularly miss.

Want to buy and sell foreclosure properties? This hands-on guide covers all aspects of investing in foreclosures, from identifying potential properties and assessing value to carefully researching and inspecting properties, so you don't get stuck holding a money pit...or, even worse, a worthless piece of paper! Discover how to deal with homeowners in preforeclosure, bid for a property, buy bank-owned properties at well below market value--and ultimately sell for maximum profit.

Go beyond the hype and discover the facts at the core of crypto. By choosing not to participate in crypto at all, you might be missing out on a life-changing opportunity. Blockchain technology is changing the way the world works, and this is only the beginning. You may feel like you missed the bus with crypto, but you still have a chance to get into it and reap the rewards.

In this step-by-step guide, Mark breaks down his "ultimate subscription model" for creating passive income through the niche of raw-land investment. Featuring details on common pitfalls, tips on cultivating an investor's mind, and advice on working smart instead of hard, this handbook will show you how to obtain a life of fiscal independence, with the flexibility to work where you want, when you want, and with whom you want.

Stock Investing For Dummies is full of practical and realistic stock market guidance. Today's market is full of surprises, and this book will help you understand all aspects of the investing process, so you can thrive as an investor, come what may. With straightforward direction from a renowned best-selling author and national financial authority, this book discusses the many different ways you can invest in stocks, so you can create a portfolio that works for you.

Whether you're a complete investing novice or just confused about all the contradictory advice out there, A Beginner's Guide to Investing is an accessible guide to growing your money the smart and easy way. Throw away the get-rich quick schemes that never work and turn off the financial news and it's constant noise. Whether your dream is protecting your assets in a turbulent market or growing your wealth so that you can retire in style, this book is the blueprint.

In this book, you will learn to manage your money like the wealthy do—through private markets. Together, we’ll embark on a journey over the entire private equity landscape to help you identify your ideal asset class.

The “Roadmap to Wealth” is written by pros who walked away from cubicle hell with little money to make millions through real estate investing. Based on their 60+ years of combined experience, the Roadmap has been tested and proven by their friends following the same path to success. You can be next. Each listen will take you from the beginning of your journey with a self-assessment of skills and resources, key concepts and goal setting needed to win, and realistic steps you can take to find and profit from distressed assets – whether you start with $0, $50,000 or $500,000.

This book describes methods to design your budget to meet your financial needs without exceeding your income. Several examples of budgets are presented for various income levels based on typical living costs in basic categories such as food, clothing, rent/mortgage, utilities, transportation, insurance, entertainment, etc. Hints on reducing or eliminating expenses, saving and investing, and retiring debts are included.

This book will not only show you why you can’t rely on government bonds for your retirement, it will also show you exactly what to do instead. Hint: It doesn’t involve relying on Social Security.

"Summaries of the Greatest Investment Books of All Time - Part 1 (Shortcuts to Success)" is your ultimate guide to unlocking the secrets of successful investing. Embrace the wisdom of the world's most renowned investment gurus as we present short, easy-to-read summaries and bullet points of their timeless masterpieces. This captivating book takes you on a journey through the top 10 investment classics, providing you with a shortcut to financial success. In this thoughtfully curated collection, you'll learn from the founding father of value investing, Benjamin Graham, as he shares his ...

From building your reputation as a smart investor, to negotiating fair deals, adding value to your portfolio companies and helping them implement smart exit strategies, David provides both the fundamental strategies and the specific tools you need to take full advantage of this rapidly growing asset class.

If you’re tired of living paycheck to paycheck—no matter how much you earn—Own or Be Owned: The Formula the 1% Don’t Share offers a system the wealthy use but never teach. This isn’t a motivational pep talk or a recycled budgeting plan. It’s a direct, strategy-first playbook built around one simple truth: wealth is not earned—it’s owned. Through 30 concise, no-fluff chapters, this book dismantles the salary trap and exposes why high income doesn’t guarantee financial freedom. It explains the difference between appearing rich and actually being free, showing you exactly how...

The concept of quality is familiar. People make judgments about it every day. Yet articulating a clear definition of quality is challenging. The best companies often appear to be characterized by an ineffable something, much like that of people who seem graced by a lucky gene. For reasons that are not always evident, some do the right things with better results than average. They may not appear to be savvier acquirers, more adept marketers, or bolder pioneers, yet they integrate new businesses better, launch products more successfully, and open new markets with fewer mishaps.

Unlock Your Financial Future Today: The Ultimate Teenager's Guide to Investing! Are you a teenager tired of seeing adults stress about money? Do you wish you understood how to make your own money work for you, instead of just spending it? What if you could learn the secrets to financial freedom now, setting yourself up for a lifetime of choices and opportunities? Most people wait until their 30s or 40s to start investing, missing out on millions due to a simple concept: compound interest. Imagine the power of starting today! This isn't your parents' boring finance book. The Teenager's Guide...

No matter where you are in your financial journey Personal Finance QuickStart Guide covers everything you need to know to make a positive financial change in your life. In Personal Finance QuickStart Guide author, financial coach, and financial advisor Morgen B. Rochard CFA, RLP pulls back the personal finance curtain to present personal finance wisdom that is so simple anyone can start putting it to use today.

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.

Discover everything you need to know to generate the capital you need to take the real estate investing world by storm. Ninety percent of millionaires in the United States invest in real estate. Why? Because each and every one of them has done their homework, and they understand that investing in real estate is one of the best ways (if not the best way) to generate passive income in something that will only appreciate in value.