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Title: Wealthbuilding: Investment Strategies for Retirement and Estate Planning: 31 Real-Life Wealth Stories by David R. Reiser, Robert L. DiColo, Andrea R. Reiser ISBN: 0-471-38807-6 Publisher: Wiley Pub. Date: 17 November, 2000 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $34.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4 (13 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: A MUST-READ IF YOU WANT TO CONTROL YOUR OWN WEALTH
Comment: In the vast sea of books about investing for wealth, this is a spectacular STAND-OUT! I read it, and passed it along to my husband, sister, parents, grandparents, and friends as well. As different we all are in our pursuits of wealth, the book hit home with each of us individually.
The authors, who are investment professionals, don't recommend formulas and specific investment vehicles, but rather recommend a comprehensive approach to your role in acquiring wealth and how to incorporate professional advice. So how do they do it without recommending specifics? They use case studies, which they call "wealth stories," based on 31 of their clients and the circumstances they met on their roads to wealth. The stories, which are beautifully written, describe how the authors use the same approach with differing strategies for each client, depending on the situation. It's a brilliant way to illustrate how the well-reasoned approach can be successful for all investors, whatever their age, marital status, income, net worth, and goals.
If you're looking for an excellent read about taking control of your own wealth that will engage you from page one, this is clearly the book for you.
Rating: 5
Summary: Highly beneficial, whatever your income level and age
Comment: I've read so many books that supposedly help you get wealthy. What distinguished this book was that it puts you in the driver's seat to get you there. From the outset, the book urges you to define what wealth is to you. That resounded loudly with me; the authors didn't foist upon me their definition of wealth. They explain that it's not necessarily a set dollar figure, it depends on what you personally are trying to achieve. The worksheets in the back of the book are invaluable and I would highly recommend that anyone serious about setting up a financial plan fill them out. They help you focus on what you have and where you want to get to financially. The real-life case studies in the book confirm for me that the advice is tried-and-true. I'm glad I found this book while I'm still pretty young and it can really impact my investment program. It seems like a very sensible approach to help propel me to where I want to be.
Rating: 1
Summary: Shameful attempt at self-promotion
Comment: This book is nothing but a thick marketing brochure. It discusses the basics of financial planning, but it incorporates the authors' own subjective analysis and opinions, which, based on their reasoning, often times borderlines dangerous. It leaves unrealistic expectations on the readers with no real academic backing and no real insight or intelligent commentary. Rather a lot of ignorant comments, hypocritical recommendation, and poor order of discussion. I feel by reading this book, you may actually becomer dumber than had you read nothing at all. The authors clearly designed this book to be a celebration of self-promotion.
Normally, I give books away when I'm done with them, but I would be insulting whoever received this by doing so - so into the garbage it goes! Please don't waste your money on this one - you're far better off with books by Burton Malkiel, William Bernstein, Larry Swedroe, Jonathan Clements, Thomas Stanley.
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Title: Estate Planning Made Easy, 2E by David T. Phillips, Bill S. Wolfkiel ISBN: 0793127122 Publisher: Dearborn Trade, a Kaplan Professional Company Pub. Date: 12 December, 1997 List Price(USD): $21.95 |
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Title: New IRAs and How to Make Them Work for You by Neil Downing ISBN: 0793154162 Publisher: Dearborn Trade, a Kaplan Professional Company Pub. Date: 18 March, 2002 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
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Title: The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy by Thomas J. Stanley, William D. Danko ISBN: 0671015206 Publisher: Pocket Pub. Date: 01 October, 1998 List Price(USD): $15.00 |
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Title: Your Living Trust & Estate Plan: How to Maximize Your Family's Assets and Protect Your Loved Ones by Harvey J. Platt ISBN: 1581152175 Publisher: Watson-Guptill Publications Pub. Date: 01 March, 2002 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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Title: Financial and Business Statements by G. Thomas Friedlob, Franklin James Plewa, Franklin Jr. Plewa ISBN: 0764113399 Publisher: Barron's Educational Series Pub. Date: 15 April, 2000 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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