Are you tired of living paycheck to paycheck, working long hours at a JOB that stands for “Just Over Broke”? Do you dream about retiring early to spend more time with your loved ones—or finally owning a house in your favorite part of town? If you’re ready to take charge of your finances and move beyond your salary to create new wealth, then come on, girl – it’s time to make your money grow! These days the stock market can make anyone flinch—but as the money-wise Glinda Bridgforth knows, it’s more important than ever to plan for the future and secure your lifestyle. In this timely follow-up to her bestselling Girl, Get Your Money Straight!, Bridgforth teams up with investment expert and stockbroker Gail Perry-Mason to deliver power-packed, sister-to-sister advice on how to master the stock market, grow your income, and start investing in your biggest asset—you. Beginning with simple, engaging exercises to help you assess your finances and transform any negative money beliefs that hold you back, Bridgforth and Perry-Mason then present their step-by-step program for becoming acquainted with investing and making your money work for you, 24-7. You will learn how to: • Clear away debt and clear the deck—for investing • Create new streams of income by using your own special talents • Develop an investment mission statement • Map out a personalized plan for retirement and take advantage of the best retirement options: 401(k)s, IRAs, and more • Own your own piece of the rock: buying prime real estate • Take the mystery out of the market and build an investment portfolio that’s right for you • Use bonds, mutual funds, and blue chip stocks to lower your risk without sacrificing profits • Read the market for winners and losers—and get the knowledge you need to protect your assets Filled with Bridgforth’s warm-hearted wisdom and advice, and complete with worksheets, exercises, affirmations, and inspiring stories of African American women who’ve successfully grown their money tree, Girl, Make Your Money Grow! is a fresh, fun, and eminently practical guide to achieving the next level of financial security and to funding the future of your dreams.
Learn the basics of investing with this approachable guide to the world of finance Clever Girl Finance: Learn How Investing Works, Grow Your Money is the leading guide for women who seek to learn the basic foundations of personal investing. In a no-nonsense and straightforward style, this book teaches readers: Exactly how investing works and what you should be doing, no fancy finance degree required How to leverage investing to build long term wealth even on a modest salary The key pitfalls to avoid in order to become a successful investor How to build a nest egg and invest in your future Insights from real-world success stories from other "clever girl investors" Clever Girl Finance teaches readers the irreplaceable value of investing for long-term financial gain, and the difference between making money and building wealth. Written for any woman who’s ever sought out an accessible introduction to the world of investing, this book is especially suited to women interested in learning how investing works and taking guided action towards their financial success.
How do I start investing? Where do I start? What should I invest in? How should I invest? Is investing risky? How do I manage my risks? These were some of the questions I was I asking myself when I first started my investing journey. I was lost when I first started. I even lost thousands of dollars when I meddled with the wrong investments and trusted the wrong people. Since then, I’ve decided to invest my time to learn the craft. Learning different investment strategies from different mentors. After investing tons of time, money and effort over the years, I’ve finally acquired the knowledge, skills and strategies to invest profitably yet safely. And it’s way simpler than you think. Investment does not have to be complicated. Thus, I decided. Why not just share my journey with you? So you can speed up your learning curve and avoid making the same costly mistakes that I made. I’ve compiled the best investment tips and advice from some of the most successful investors in the world like Warren Buffett. This book aims to clarify your queries once and for all.
Are you frustrated with the month left at the end of your money? Are you starting from zero with no money at all, or worse - starting with a load of debt? There is hope! Do you have a "why"? A goal that absolutely must happen? A dream vacation, new furniture, college tuition, new church building, big medical bill, or well-fed credit card debt that's outgrown all your other bills? This book is for you! Through simple and practical ideas and examples, you'll learn how to put money back into your pocket, purse and bank account regularly and safely. You can watch your debt shrink and your money grow month by month. It's easier than you think.
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd
ISBN: 9789814841078
Category: Business & Economics
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Global warming, overpopulation, the biodiversity crisis... the world we live in is in a state of emergency. This is not just an ecological problem; it is an economic problem as well. The state of the natural world impacts – and is impacted by – human society. Our actions have long-term consequences, so we must be wise in the choices we make, not least in the companies/practices we support through our investment decisions. In The Ethical Investor’s Handbook, author Morten Strange connects the dots, to show how economics and finance play a direct role in perpetuating this crisis. What can we as individual investors do to avoid wrecking the Earth while growing our wealth? How can we navigate the capital allocation space without compromising our ethical values? It can be done – some of the Big Boys have done it – and this invaluable new book shows us how. Delving into topics such as alternative energy sources, conservation and natural capital, The Ethical Investor’s Handbook offers practical advice on how to build a sustainable green portfolio that reaps handsome returns. There are pitfalls and stranded assets to avoid, but also new opportunities if you know where to find them. Do-gooders, with the right understanding of the issues at hand, can make a good buck!
Investing is a great skill to learn. The sooner you start, the more money you earn. What kind of investments are risky, and which ones are safer? Read this book to learn how investors can grow their money.
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd
ISBN: 9789814928366
Category: Business & Economics
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The year 2020 marks the twelfth anniversary of the 2008 global recession. In the last decade, economies were seen to have weathered the global recession relatively well. From each financial crisis experienced, there is always something to be learned. However, one of the hardest parts of investing is to have control over one's emotions. The ups and downs in the stock market are perfectly normal and it is how an investor reacts to each of them that makes a difference in their investment strategy. Following on the success of the first edition, veteran financial adviser Dr Ben Fok offers rational, well-documented insights and tips on ways to maximise your returns for your hard earned money. The 36 articles featured here, previously published in The Sunday Times and The Business Times, were written during the times of bull and bear markets. It serves as a timely reminder of the importance of managing your money, and in particular financial planning, understanding the investment world and devising strategies to protect your investments.
Expand your investment horizons and increase your returns with alternative assets In Grow Your Wealth Faster with Alternative Assets, one of Australia’s leading alternative asset managers, Travis Miller, delivers an eye-opening, jargon-free guide to the lucrative opportunities available in alternative investing. You’ll learn how to successfully diversify your portfolio with alternative assets like commercial property, infrastructure, private equity, private credit, agriculture, commodities, and much more. Thanks to new financial technologies and investment platforms, these high-yield alternative investments are increasingly easy and accessible. It’s time to learn how your investment strategy can benefit from higher rewards, without taking on more risk. In Grow Your Wealth Faster with Alternative Assets, you’ll find a step-by-step method for finding and executing trades. Explore which alternative assets are right for you, and discover how to: Diversify your investment portfolio Assess risk and expected returns Avoid the traps and pitfalls Navigate fees, finances, and due diligence Grow Your Wealth Faster with Alternative Assets shares the pros and cons of various asset classes and unpacks why these assets offer such impressive rewards—for the same (or even less) risk than traditional investments. Best of all, it outlines exactly how Australian investors can build wealth faster through exciting, creative new strategies.
Learn how to invest your money in the simplest possible way! Whether you are an investment veteran or wondering how to get started, you will find sensible advice about where you should invest your money in this comprehensive book.
Money manager Jonathan D. Pond has taught countless Americans in his series of bestselling books and PBS specials how to do the seemingly impossible: grow their money while still living the life they'd like to have. Whether planning for children, trying to afford the ones you've already got, buying a house, investing for retirement, or just learning not to live from paycheck to paycheck, Jonathan's energetic, warm, and no-nonsense financial advice has made him a regular on The Today Show and CNN as well as on PBS. In Grow Your Money, Jonathan unpacks the best of his decades of financial advice to create a cornerstone compendium. Includes: Using debt to your advantage Why collecting Social Security early is (usually) a mistake Dual-income homes: does that second paycheck help as much as you think? Getting rich slowly Give Uncle Sam his due at tax time—but not one penny more Whether you're working on your third million—or your third year out of college—take advantage of this all-time best collection of financial tools and tips from one of America's most-loved money managers and advisers.
