Financial Management

Most of us grew up with the idea that there is good debt and there is bad debt. Good debts are generally considered to be debts you incur to buy things that can go up in value—like a home or college education. Bad debts are things like credit card balances, where you borrowed money to buy things that depreciate or go down in value, like most consumer goods.

In Find Your Freedom, personal finance and retirement planning expert Jamie P. Hopkins, Esq., CFP®, gives you the tools to explore your past relationships with money, examine your family legacy with money, and understand how both of those shape your path forward. We need to understand where we came from to understand where we are going.

A person’s very first financial maneuvers and strategies are critical to having money, instead of losing money. Whether your own serious “financial beginning” started yesterday or today, little steps make a huge difference later on. If the trajectory of an initial rocket-launch to the moon is off by just a foot, it will miss the moon by miles. So, too, with personal finances. The foundation is everything. Each step either builds a successful enduring base or tears it down. This book is loaded with financial wisdom that is practical, easy to understand, and simple to implement today. ...

The often-avoided, anxiety-riddled discussion about financial planning for a secure and fulfilling future has been given a new starting point in The Number by Lee Eisenberg. The buzz of professionals and financial industry insiders everywhere, the Number represents the amount of money and resources people will need to enjoy the active life they desire, especially post-career.

About Discover your Money Temperament Apexx Behavioral Solutions founder, Ted McLyman, presents a compelling story about how behavior drives money decisions and that the common wisdom about personal finance is wrong. Building on over thirty years of experience as a leader, educator, financial advisor and business owner, McLyman offers a refreshing new approach to money management. Discover Your Money Temperament, A Common-Sense Guide to Financial Security draws on his vast understanding of behavioral finance to explore why we continually make bad money choices. Using self-deprecating humor ...

We are living in an era where healthcare costs escalate annually, income is unstable, and risks do not knock before arriving. In this context, life insurance - once seen as a mandatory expense - is gradually revealing a completely different role: a smart, proactive, and deeply humane financial protection strategy. The book you are holding is not a technical document. It is a wake-up call. It is a map. It is a tap on the shoulder reminding you that: if you don't plan to protect yourself and those you love, who will do it for you? Inspired by the wave of self-sufficiency in corporate ...

Are you ready to make the most of your college experience and beyond? "Life Skills for College" is your essential guide to thriving academically, socially, and personally during your college years. This comprehensive eBook is designed to equip you with the tools you need to navigate independence and embrace adulthood with confidence. Kick off your journey with an introduction that highlights the vital role life skills play during college. Transition seamlessly into mastering the basics with chapters on cooking and laundry. Learn how to stock your kitchen, whip up nutritious meals, and ...

Talking money with your romantic interest or partner can feel taboo and so uncomfortable that most people would rather just leave it a mystery. But the numbers don't lie — money is one of the leading causes of tension in relationships, decreased intimacy, and even divorce. Jason Tartick, host of the Trading Secrets Podcast, former banker, and partner to top financial organizations like Capital One, walks you through all the numbers you can't ignore in a relationship.

The New York Times best-selling author of The Roaring 2000s guides listeners through the biggest economic crisis since the Great Depression. The first and last economic depression that you will experience in your lifetime is just ahead. The years 2009 and 2010 will be the initial end of prosperity in almost every market, ushering in a downturn like most of us have not experienced before.

In Discover Financial Freedom Even with Variable Income, you’ll learn practical and flexible strategies to manage irregular income, handle financial fluctuations, and achieve the confidence you need to thrive—no matter how unpredictable your earnings may be.

Now a USA Today Featured Best Seller! Money doesn’t ruin, it reveals. Have you heard the expression rags to rags in three generations? In three or fewer generations, everything your preceding family members worked so hard for can dissipate into nothing, like water draining out of a hole in the bottom of a bucket. With their decades of experience in the finance industry, authors Jayson Lowe and Richard Canfield are paying forward and transferring the knowledge that was lovingly passed from their mentor, the late bestselling author R. Nelson Nash. They know that everything begins with how ...

You deserve to live your dream life. Mastering your finances and learning how to use your money to create that life is a nonnegotiable, because let’s be honest: life costs money. The good news is that you can create a money plan that you actually enjoy sticking to—one that allows you to build wealth while spending guilt-free on a life that you love today.

Equip your child with the tools they need to succeed in both finance and social interactions with this comprehensive 2-in-1 book bundle! Book 1: Investing for Kids Imagine a world where your child confidently navigates the complexities of finance, makes informed decisions, and understands the value of money from an early age. This guide provides the essential knowledge to help children build a strong foundation for financial independence and prosperity. Through simple yet effective lessons, your child will learn how to start saving, investing, and growing their money over time. They'll ...

Catching Lightning in a Bottle traces the complete history of Merrill Lynch and the company's substantial impact on the world of finance, from the birth of the once-mighty company to its inauspicious end. Throughout its 94-year history, Merrill Lynch revolutionized finance by bringing Wall Street to Main Street, operating under a series of guidelines known as the Principles.

Money issues are a frequent source of conflict in any marriage. But blended families are a monetary minefield. Debts, bills, and child support payments from previous relationships often influence the finances of a blended family. And planning for college expenses, retirement, and inheritance gets even more complicated in stepfamilies.

Step into a secure and serene sunset of your life with "Golden Years on a Budget." This insightful eBook is your trusted companion on the winding journey to a stress-free and fulfilling retirement. Chapter by chapter, this practical guide unravels retirement's intricate tapestry, and presents feasible strategies that make your twilight years truly golden. From understanding budgeting to identifying the key components of a successful retirement strategy, this eBook is dedicated to empowering you with the knowledge to build a financial nest that aligns with your post-retirement dreams. Delve ...

Immerse yourself in the opulence of true abundance with "Luminous Prosperity: One With Everything," a sumptuous guide to redefining wealth for the discerning seeker. Within these gilded pages, renowned spiritual luminary Ammanuel Santa Anna unveils the secrets to a life of unparalleled richness—one that transcends mere financial gain to encompass the luxuries of purpose, fulfillment, and holistic well-being. Drawing from his vast expertise spanning finance, spirituality, and the arts, Santa Anna precision-engineers your path to holistic abundance, seamlessly blending timeless wisdom with ...

What if there were a way to cut through all the financial mumbo-jumbo? Wouldn't it be great if someone could really explain to us - in plain and simple English - the basics we must know about investing in order to insure our financial freedom? At last, here's good news.

Michela Allocca had an epiphany when she was working at her first job: even those working in finance can have no idea how to budget, invest, and spend on a personal level! By the time she reached her mid-20s, she had a new mission: helping any young person who wanted advice with the “scary,” aka often misunderstood, world of personal finance. In Own Your Money, Michela shares all the tools she used to manage, save, invest, and set a routine that enabled her to save hundreds of thousands of dollars in less than a decade of professional—and freelance—work.

In FREEDOM, Dr. Cedric B. Howard distills decades of experience in financial literacy and education into a clear, actionable roadmap for achieving wealth and financial independence. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your financial strategies, this book offers practical tools and insights that will empower you to take control of your money and your life.