Wednesday, December 29, 2010

The Investment Answer

The Investment Answer
Author: Daniel C. Goldie and Gordon S. Murray

THE INVESTMENT ANSWER asks readers to make five basic but key decisions to stack the investment odds in their favor. The advice is simple, easy-to-follow, and effective, and can lead to a more profitable portfolio for every investor. Specifically:
  
  • Should I invest on my own or seek help from an investment professional?
  • How should I allocate my investments among stocks, bonds, and cash?
  • Which specific asset classes within these broad categories should I include in my portfolio?
  • Should I take an actively managed approach to investing, or follow a passive alternative?
  • When should I sell assets and when should I buy more?



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      Tuesday, December 28, 2010

      My Fairy Bridesmaid Castle

      My Fairy Bridesmaid Castle
      Author: Louise Comfort

      It's a dream come true for everyone's favorite fairies - they are going to be bridesmaids. Read their story, then unfold the incredible pop-up fairy castle and discover the fairies' world.

      Dinosours Alive!

      Dinosours Alive! Author: Robert Mash

      This book let you watch as dinosaurs burst from its pages. It includes five spreads which trigger an augmented reality experience, and all you need is a computer and a webcam.
      Load the CD contained in the book and point the page at the webcam, you can make the dinosaurs roar, attack and many more....


      Monday, December 27, 2010

      Enough: True Measures of Money, Business, and Life

      Enough: True Measures of Money, Business, and Life
      Author: John C Bogle

      John Bogle shares his thoughts on why there is too much focus on speculation and not enough on investment. John Bogle - founder of the Vanguard Mutual Fund Group and creator of the first index mutual fund-has helped investors build wealth the right way and led a tireless campaign to restore common sense to the investment world.

      Written in a straightforward style. The book inspires and enlightens in equal measure. Bogle offers his unparalleled insights on money, on the values we should emulate in our business and professional callings, and on what we should consider as the true treasures in our lives. Discover what it really means to have "enough" and you'll quickly realize how close you are to having it.




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      Higher Returns from Safe Investments

      Higher Returns from Safe Investments Author: Marvin Appel

      There are essentially two ways for investors to profit from the financial market. You can invest for capital gain or income. According to Appel, while it can be very lucrative for those who invest for capital gain, the risk of suffering from financial loss is high as well.
      Thus, he focuses on the second way - owning investments that generate a stream of income regardless of the direction of the market.

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      Talking About Retirement: The Secrets of Successful Retirement Planning

      Talking About Retirement: The Secrets of Successful Retirement Planning
      Author: Lin Ashurst

      British financial planner Ashurst looks at issues about retirement - fears and realities, whether to quit permanently or have a gradual retirement, looking good and feeling great, financial planning, advantages of working with a financial planner and using the home to generate income for one's retirement. The book is peppered with case studies and real-life examples from the 31 people Ashurst spoke to.

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      Sunday, December 26, 2010

      The Wealth Files

      The author of Secrets of the Millionaire Mind, T. Harv Eker wrote about 17 ways rich people think and act differently from poor and middle-class people. Here's the 17 important points:
      1. Rich people believe "I create my life". Poor people believe "Life happens to me".
      2. Rich people play the money game to win. Poor people play the money game to not lose.
      3. Rich people are committed to being rich. Poor people want to be rich.
      4. Rich people think big. Poor people think small.
      5. Rich people focus on opportunities. Poor people focus on obstacles.
      6. Rich people admire other rich and successful people. Poor people resent rich and successful people.
      7. Rich people associate with positive, successful people. Poor people associate with negative or unsuccessful people.
      8. Rich people are willing to promote themselves and their value. Poor people think negatively about selling and promotion.
      9. Rich people are bigger than thei problems. Poor people are smaller than their problems.
      10. Rich people are excellent receivers. Poor people are poor receivers.
      11. Rich people choose to get paid based on results. Poor people choose to get paid based on time.
      12. Rich people think "both". Poor people think "either/or".
      13. Rich people focus on their net worth. Poor people focus on their working income.
      14. Rich people manage their money well. Poor people mismanage their money well.
      15. Rich people have their money work hard for them. Poor people work hard for their money.
      16. Rich people act in spite of fear. Poor people let fear stop them.
      17. Rich people constantly learn and grow. Poor people think they already know.