Money - Personal Finance
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Private Money Lending
Gustavo J. Gomez, PhD
Every investor knows that generating a consistent, substantial, predictable, and safe passive income stream is the ultimate goal for anyone aiming for an early and comfortable retirement. "Private Money Lending" provides readers with the knowledge to achieve financial independence by teaching them how to generate a passive and abundant monthly income stream consistently and safely under all market conditions. It explains why this investment vehicle is less risky than traditional stock market investments, helps readers discover an often-overlooked investment opportunity, and offers practical advice and insights to positively transform their financial lives.
Money - Personal Finance
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Index Funds: The 12-Step Recovery Program for Active Investors
Mark Hebner
Index Funds: The 12-Step Recovery Program for Active Investors is the treatment of choice for wayward investors. It has been praised by Jack Bogle, Harry Markowitz, Burton Malkiel, David Booth, Paul Samuelson, and Theodore Aronson, among others. Investment advisor Anders Oldenburg of Seligson & Company nominated the previous version as one of the three “All-Time Greatest Investment Books,” along with the writings of John Bogle and Warren Buffett.
This one-of-a-kind little jewel is an eye-pleasing manifestation of hundreds of studies and decades of research, and it clearly represents Hebner’s ongoing commitment to educate investors throughout the world. It is destined to emerge as the go-to handbook for intelligent, evidence-based investing.
Money - Personal Finance
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The Hidden Power of Rising Dividends; How to Produce Security, Income, and Growth
Greg Donaldson
Part memoir, part practical investing strategy, The Hidden Power of Rising Dividends helps readers understand how to safely and responsibly invest for retirement by embracing an often-overlooked method. But beyond the empirical tale of a time-tested strategy, the book inspires readers to take calculated risks and trust in their own abilities—whether these be in the professional or personal arena. Donaldson’s entrepreneurial spirit, and his story of challenge and triumph offer readers a lens through which to establish their own goals and aspirations. Through real-world examples, Donaldson helps readers by showing them that even conservative investing involves risks, but with perseverance and the right approach, one can overcome any obstacle.