Best of
Money-Management

2014

The Global Expatriate's Guide to Investing: From Millionaire Teacher to Millionaire Expat


Andrew Hallam - 2014
    Few can contribute to their home country social programs. They're often forced to fend for themselves when they retire. The Global Expatriate's Guide to Investing is the world's only book showing expats how to build wealth overseas with index funds. Written by bestselling author, Andrew Hallam, it's a guide for everyone, no matter where they are from.Warren Buffett says you should buy index funds. Nobel prize winners agree.But dangers lurk. Financial advisors overseas can be hungry wolves. They don't play by the same set of rules. They would rather earn whopping commissions than follow solid financial principles. The Global Expatriate's Guide To Investing shows how to avoid these jokers. It explains how to find an honest financial advisor: one that invests with index funds instead of commission paying windfalls.You don't want an advisor? Fair enough. Hallam shows three cutting edge index fund strategies. He compares costs and services of different brokerages, whether in the U.S. or offshore. And he shows every nationality how to invest in the best products for them. Some people want stability. Some want strong growth. Others want a dash of both.This book also answers the following questions:How much money do I need to retire?How much should I be saving each month?What investments will give me both strong returns, and safety?The Global Expatriate's Guide To Investing also profiles real expats and their stories. It shows the mistakes and successes that they want others to learn from. It's a humorous book. And it demonstrates how you can make the best of your hard-earned money.

Accounting for the Numberphobic: A Survival Guide for Small Business Owners


Dawn Fotopulos - 2014
    As a small-business owner, financial statements are your most important tools--and if you don't know how to read them and understand their implications, you cannot possibly steer your business successfully. Accounting for the Numberphobic demystifies your company's financial dashboard: the Net Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement, and Balance Sheet. The book explains in plain English how each measurement reflects the overall health of your business--and impacts your decisions. You will discover: * How your Net Income Statement is the key to growing your profits * How to identify the break-even point that means your business is self-sustaining * Real-world advice on measuring and increasing cash flow * What the Balance Sheet reveals about your company's worth * And more Illustrated with case studies and packed with practical action steps, this indispensable guide will put your business on the path to profitability in no time.

Rich Dad Education on Tax Secrets


Robert T. Kiyosaki - 2014
    Though this may be true, taxes don’t have to be the burden they currently are. There are ways taxes can actually be beneficial. Rich Dad Education is a financial education company dedicated to helping the average person use the same financial knowledge and strategies that the rich have traditionally kept to themselves. Rich Dad Education on Tax Secrets will introduce you to multiple ways the tax code can actually help you build wealth and keep more of your hard-earned money. If you’re sick of seeing so much of your money swallowed up by taxes each year, buy this Rich Dad Education book and learn what you can do to change that.

Get Rid of Debt Forever: A Guide to Understanding and Conquering Debt


C.J. Carlsen - 2014
    As your card balance grows each and every month, you lose more and more freedomYou become enslaved to big credit card companies... ...you become a servant to banks... ...you are stripped of the freedom to choose what to do with your money. This does not happen overnight Small mistakes cause you to fall further into debt despair. One tiny mistake after another compound.As time goes one, these insignificant mistakes turn into one huge disaster.You have the ability to learn about these little mistakes. You have it in you to pay off your debt once and for all.Once you recognize those mistakes that you are making you will be able to correct them and avoid them going forward. Are you making these little mistakes? One common mistake many people make is they do not understand how they view debt. If you develop a deep understanding of debt, you can get past the roadblocks in your head.Another mistake most folks make is they allow psychological influences send them further into debt. Going into debt is not always your fault. There are psychological triggers that send you into debt. These triggers are so engrained in your subconscious mind, you do not even realize they are there.Businesses know how to tap into these triggers. They will get you to buy their product. If you can learn what these triggers are, you will avoid the traps the 90% of people fall into.Developing a plan is not difficult. Creating a debt repayment plan does not have to be a challenge. Learn how to create a plan and get started on your debt freedom journey today. Getting Started is 80% of the Work This book will teach you lessons that will allow you to get rid of debt for good. Here are some facts you will learn as you read this book: What personal biases are holding you back from debt freedom How your fear of debt hurts you Why debt has a negative stigma How buying something as simple as an iPad on debt can cost you an extra $137 How you can use debt to accomplish your goals How to keep bad debt from piling up How credit card rewards can hurt you What I learned about store credit cards Why the interest rate on a new car loan isn’t what it seems Why it’s not always your fault when you enter into debt The psychological triggers that cause you to fall further into debt What big businesses are doing to take your hard earned money How technology makes your debt burden worse The t