Many Americans are making urgent decisions regarding Social Security elections, investment management, and retirement income without a clear long-term care roadmap.The prospect of exhausting their resources for care is causing emotional turmoil. But what is the solution to avoid going broke to pay for long-term care? Your Longevity Crisis provides clear and compassionate advice for those who are at this moment challenged by the high cost of care or who want to plan...

A portfolio manager provides "sound advice that will give millennials the advantages they need to improve their financial future" ( Publishers Weekly).The millennial generation has grown up in a different world than their parents did. They can't passively rely on pensions or Social Security for a comfortable retirement. They're skeptical of expert advice, yet more committed than baby boomers to passing wealth on to future generations. To build that wealth, ...

When you have attention-deficit disorder (ADD), you don't spend money like most other people. Past-due bills and impulsive spending can throw your finances into turmoil, and because these financial pitfalls are directly related to your ADD symptoms, they can seem impossible to overcome.The good news is that it is possible to get ADD-related financial disorganization under control and begin to enjoy a more stable relationship to your money. ADD and Your Money will s...

Insurance can be confusing and expensive, but it’s also necessary protection from risk. To alleviate that confusion, Tony Steuer has created a comprehensive guide to insurance—from how to calculate your ideal level of coverage to avoiding fraud—using the familiar metaphor of professional football. Your agents act as your coaching team, and each type of insurance is a player on your team, covering a different position. Let’s see who’s on the roster:• Auto insurance• Disabilit...

A little planning goes a long way—prepare for a more secure financial future with this practical, proactive guide that "will help you sleep at night" (Sam Horn, author of Pop!).Retirement planning can be scary, confusing, and overwhelming—especially if you wait until you're faced with a family medical emergency. It is during these unexpected situations that people often make foolish decisions because of the stress and pressure to make a quick choice.

If you met your investment advisor at a party or hired him because he coaches your sons hockey team, you may not have researched his credentials, ethics, and financial performance. Dont be afraid to correct the situation. If you are seeking to hire an investment advisor, either for the first time or to replace your current one, equip yourself with the knowledge you need to make the right choice.Author Carol A. Santamaura, an investment advisor, specializes in growing wealth for inv...

Investor and Stock Valuation is a comprehensive guide to understanding the various methods used to estimate the intrinsic value of a stock. With the stock market becoming an increasingly popular form of investment, it's crucial for investors to have a solid grasp of valuation methods to make informed investment decisions.The book covers a range of valuation methods, including discounted cash flow (DCF), price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio, price-to-sales (P/S) ratio, price-to-book (P/B) ...

"The Psychology of Investment: Educating the Financial Mind to Invest Consciously" is a book that focuses on the psychological aspects of investment. The author, who is both a psychologist and a finance expert, explores how emotions can influence financial decisions and provides advice on managing risk effectively.The book begins with an overview of the psychology of investment, illustrating how emotions can impact financial choices and how cognitive biases can distort the evaluatio...

While traditional finance focuses on the tools used to optimize return and minimize risk, this book shows how psychology can explain our decisions more than financial theory. Analyzing how investors behave in the real world, this classic text delves into the ways biases influence investment behavior, and how overcoming these biases can increase financial success.Now in its eighth edition, the book features:an easy-to-understand structure, illustrating psychological bi...

"Investment Strategy Mastery" offers a comprehensive approach to building wealth through intelligent investing in today's complex financial markets.This practical guide walks you through the essential components of successful investment strategy, starting with the fundamentals of value investing—a time-tested approach focused on identifying undervalued assets with strong growth potential. You'll learn how to conduct thorough fundamental analysis, evaluate business models, and determ...

This book is intended for both practising managers who require a thorough knowledge of the principles of making investment decisions in the real world and for students undertaking financial courses whether at undergraduate, MBA or professional levels. The subject matter encompasses relevant aspects of the investment decision varying from a basic introduction to the appraisal techniques available to placing investment decisions within a strategic context and coverage of recent developments ...

Let's be honest, Social Security can be complicated.Social Security is vital to many people's retirement plans. Yet is so shrouded in uncertainty.There are so many different rules, income limitations, age requirements, cut-offs, and so on that it can drive a person mad.Your choices influence the size of your Social Security checks and making mistakes could accidentally shrink them.Understanding how your decisions affect your...