Independently Wealthy: How to Build Financial Security in the New Economic Era

By Robert Goodman

Book Overview

Praise for "Are you looking for a way to take charge of your financial future? Read Bob Goodman's Independently Wealthy. It is a terrific first step to financial prosperity."--Bill Griffeth, anchor, CNBC-TV. "A fascinating look at the events and trends influencing today's economy, coupled with pragmatic ideas on creating a solid investment portfolio."--Ginger Applegarth, author of The Money Diet: Reaping the Rewards of Financial Fitness "Written in a forthright and accessible manner, Independently Wealthy places current economic events into perspective. It is must reading for anyone who aspires to financial independence in the new economic landscape."--Arthur Laffer, President, A. B. Laffer, V. A. Canto & Associates "A well-reasoned, commonsense approach to achieving financial independence in the new economic landscape."--John Bachmann, Managing Partner, Edward Jones. "Dr. Goodman's overview of the economy is concise without being simplistic, erudite without being intimidating. His grasp of finance will help you plan effectively for your personal financial security."--Robert Metz, editor Money Talks, a financial news magazine on the Internet. "Bob Goodman's message about retirement: Uncle Sam is about to take the ax to Social Security and Medicare, but he's providing plenty of help for workers who are willing to invest for their own financially secure retirement. Goodman shows that you have to deal effectively with this new reality."--Todd Robinson, Chairman and CEO, LPL Financial Services.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471192449
• ISBN13: 9780471192442
• Release Date: October 1997
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.7" x 6.1"

Customer Reviews

A great introduction to economics and financial planning

This book is geared to the those with a beginner to intermediate level of financial planning knowledge. It is very thorough, insightfull, and touches on many areas that other basic financial planning works lacked (Such as how lower tax rates will affect muni bond performances, UTMA's & UGMA's, finding the right financial advisor, etc). It is divided into 3 parts: The first is an overview of economics and the economic philosophies that have guided the US market since World War 2. This is very concise and simple without being simplistic.The next section is an excellent overview of the basic concepts of financial planning and investment vehicles. Finally, the third part goes into how to apply it to your personal situation and goals. It sums up 10 principles for building wealth.As I am self-employed, I have several books on financial planning to prepare for the financial future of my family. This is my favorite for the basics. Good companions that deal more with the inner psychological aspects would be "The 9 Steps To Financial Freedom" by Suze Orman, and "The Energy of Money" by Marcia Emory.