Love Is Not Enough
Merryn Somerset Webb, star of Channel 4's hit series 'Superscrimpers', shows you how to face the future with both money and confidence in this financial bible for sassy women.Money may not buy you love but it certainly helps with life's other little luxuries. From shopping sprees to pension plans, ISAs to investments, money plays a crucial role in our present and future comfort. We may not like to admit it, but diamonds - or cold, hard cash - really can be a girl's best friend.So why, when women have much to celebrate, are we reluctant to talk about it? Why, when we have more wealth in our own names than ever before, do women take less interest in money than men? And why do we still feel that demonstrating an interest in finance is somehow...unfeminine? Because let's face it - for most of us, Prince Charming and his bank balance just aren't coming. If we want to secure our futures we're going to have to do it ourselves.The good news is that it's not hard to do. Dealing with our personal finances is much, much easier than the financial industry would have us believe. Women tend to make better investors than men too - our instincts, so to speak, are on the money. All we need is a bit of know-how and the confidence to put it into practice.Combining years of financial expertise with a healthy dose of scepticism and an easy sense of humour, Merryn Somerset Webb's sharp, witty and appealing guide to personal wealth for sassy women provides the answers. Whether you're drowning in debt, negotiating a higher salary or tackling the thorny issue of a pre-nup, just one read through and you'll be in a position to sort your finances out for good, transforming them from a constant worry into a source of peace of mind.
Real Estate Rules
The incisive guide of how to effectively invest in real estate and REITs In Real Estate Rules: The Investor's Guide to Picking Winners, Avoiding Losers in Listed Property, celebrated real estate investor Harm Meijer delivers a startlingly insightful and eye-opening roadmap to successful property investment. This book explains the golden rules of investing in European real estate companies, including Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). It's full of real-world examples and anecdotes drawn from the author's long and storied career in the industry. Real Estate Rules contains: Robust tools for making informed investment decisions and staying clear of the "vicious downward spiral of doom" Understanding market cycles and mastering the art of acting contrarian during downturns to maximize your investment How macro drivers, central bank moves and government stimuli can be game changers for real estate markets Techniques for assessing the management's value creation and its alignment with shareholders Insights to ensure a solid capital structure and avoid leverage traps in downturns Advice on how to navigate the European stock markets with its unique challenges for Real Estate Investment Trusts Real-world case studies illustrating these principles in action, highlighting key lessons for investors You'll also learn why acting on conviction, thorough research, strong relationships, and most importantly, trust are key to achieving lasting success. Perfect for Real Estate Investment Trust investors, people interested in investing directly in individual properties, and other market participants, Real Estate Rules is also a must-read for anyone involved in the real estate industry looking for an insightful investor perspective on the sector.
My Mother's Money
A comprehensive, compassionate guide for navigating end-of-life financial decisions for an aging parent or other loved one--from an award-winning journalist who is also a Certified Financial Planner Have you just gotten the dreaded phone call--a parent or loved one has taken a turn for the worse and suddenly the burden is on you to manage their affairs? Or are you simply hoping to navigate complex financial conversations with your aging mother or father well in advance so you don't encounter problems later? This is the book for you. In this practical handbook, award-winning MarketWatch columnist and financial expert Beth Pinsker walks you through everything you need to know about the complex world of end-of-life financial planning. Weaving personal stories from her experience caring for her elderly mother with best practices gleaned from more than 100 experts and family caregivers, My Mother's Money is a much-needed lifeline to those facing one of life's most challenging transitions. Drawing on the latest legal, financial, and healthcare resources, Beth offers clear, actionable advice on common scenarios millions of people will face: How to become a parent's legally authorized healthcare and financial proxyBudget templates for projecting long-term care costsEasy-to-understand advice on settling an estate or handling insuranceScripts for broaching tricky conversations with aging parentsStrategies to avoid potential financial shortfallsTips for managing the emotional toll of "caregiver burnout"Watching your parents age can stir up a mix of emotions--nostalgia, concern, and often, a sense of uncertainty about the future. And assuming care for your aging loved ones can be an overwhelming sea of endless checklists, textbook explanations, and mind-numbing paperwork. With this definitive guide to elder financial planning, you can navigate these processes with confidence, saving time, energy, and peace of mind for what really matters.
The Sustainable Portfolio
Invest in a Better Future with Every DollarIn "The Sustainable Portfolio: Financial Planning for the Conscious Investor," discover how your investments can align seamlessly with your values, paving the path toward a more ethical and impact-driven financial future. This groundbreaking book invites you to explore the evolving landscape of sustainable investing, making your financial goals a true extension of your beliefs.Explore a world where profit and ethics coexist. Dive deep into the evolution of sustainable investment strategies and unravel the complexities of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria. Each chapter offers critical insights into setting investment objectives that reflect both your financial aspirations and your commitment to positive global impact.Imagine crafting an investment policy that resonates with your personal ethos. Whether you're assessing risk management in ESG investing, or navigating tax-efficient sustainable strategies, this book equips you with the necessary tools to ensure your portfolio is as responsible as it is profitable. Learn the art of asset allocation tailored for the conscious investor, keeping both diversification and purpose in mind.Empower your retirement and estate planning with sustainability at the core. From understanding the role of financial advisors in sustainable investing to measuring the real-world impact of your investments, this book is your comprehensive guide to navigating the intricate ecosystem of responsible investing. Overcome challenges like greenwashing and stay informed within this rapidly changing field.Embrace the future of investing where your portfolio does more than just grow-it's a catalyst for change. Engage in ethical wealth management and secure a legacy that mirrors your vision of sustainability. This book is not just a guide; it's a call to action for those ready to make a meaningful difference, one investment at a time.
Rethinking Investing
Sophisticated, simple "Bible" for long-term investors, especially those in or approaching retirement In just 10 short, accessible, and inviting chapters, Rethinking Investing: A Very Short Book on Very Long-Term Investing presents straightforward steps that ordinary people can take to better invest their money. This book dispels myths about the value of investment managers, highlights emotional tendencies that can cloud our financial judgment, explains why index funds are a savvy choice, and reveals secrets like why it's better to wait until age 70 to receive Social Security benefits--along with the calculations that make this decision crystal-clear. Written by renowned investor and popular author Charley Ellis, this must-read resource shows you how to set yourself up for investment success in three easy steps, with information on: Creating an optimal nest-egg withdrawal strategy to ensure you never run out of money, even if you live until age 100 Maximizing returns through tactics like reducing your tax bill and making full use of diversified investment vehicles Using a safe, passive investment strategy and letting the modern stock market do all of the hard work for you Rethinking Investing: A Very Short Book on Very Long-Term Investing is an essential read for long-term investors who want to start getting more from their money, especially those in or approaching retirement seeking to secure happier outcomes later in life.
The Money Mentor
The Money Mentor is my take on the classic self-help book - with one major difference: It's a bullshit-free zone!If you're reading this, it's because you've recognised that your finances need help. Either that or your kids gave you the book as a Christmas stocking-filler, it's pouring with rain and there's nothing on telly this afternoon.Seriously, however you got here isn't important. The important thing is - you're here. Right here, right now is where you start getting control of your finances. This is where you stop throwing money away like it's going out of fashion and start saving. This is where your financial worries start to lessen. This is where you and your family begin to get ahead in the game.What I do is very straightforward - I help ordinary Mums and Dads burdened with standard 30-year home loans, pay off those loans within 7 to 10 years. Yes, you read that correctly - you can be mortgage-free in 7 to 10 years simply by following a plan that we create together.It's not magic. There's no smoke and mirrors. It's not even a secret how we can do this together. In fact, I call it the 'not-so-secret, secret', because anyone can do it.Together, we examine your lifestyle and make a detailed assessment of your living expenses. Using that information, we then give every single dollar of your family's monthly income a specific purpose and structure it within a realistic budget. And guarantee to pay the loan off in 7 to 10 years.Paying your home loan off over 30 years is bullshit! It's the biggest rip-off. When you're sitting in your bank, arranging your home loan, their entire focus is on the minimum monthly repayment. That just means they're forecasting their juicy profits over a 30-year period. Profits that you're paying for.We can even pay off that 30-year loan earlier in some cases. One of our records is having cleared a mortgage in only 3.5! Mortgage-free in three and a half years - wouldn't everyone love to be in that position?Our aim is to disrupt the passive, inherited way of thinking encouraged by the banks and to completely change traditional Mum and Dad psychology. Not with idealistic nonsense and impossible to achieve pie-in-the-sky advice aimed at solving unrealistic or non-typical situations. This book is packed with proven, practical and realistic strategies that work. If you and your family follow the process that we all agree to in the beginning, you will achieve the results we predict at the start. Guaranteed!
Mastering Clo Investing
Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs) are a rapidly growing segment of the fixed-income market, with the global CLO market reaching over $700 billion in outstanding assets as of 2023. CLOs are structured products that pool together corporate loans, primarily leveraged loans, and divide them into tranches with varying risk and return profiles. The CLO market has seen impressive growth in recent years, with new issuance exceeding $130 billion in 2022 alone, despite global economic uncertainties.These products are attractive to investors seeking higher yields compared to traditional investment-grade securities, with CLO equity tranches offering annual returns in the range of 8-15%, depending on the risk profile and market conditions. CLOs are actively managed, meaning that a portfolio manager oversees the loans within the CLO, aiming to optimize returns by buying and selling loans as market conditions change.The structure of CLOs, with senior, mezzanine, and equity tranches, allows for a broad range of risk exposures, from the safer senior tranches (rated AAA or AA) to the higher-risk equity tranches. This diversification, combined with the potential for attractive yields, has made CLO investing increasingly popular among institutional investors, hedge funds, and even individual investors through funds and ETFs.Despite their appeal, CLOs come with inherent risks, including credit risk, interest rate risk, and liquidity risk, which investors must carefully evaluate. However, for those willing to navigate the complexities of CLO investing, the potential for strong returns remains a compelling factor, especially in a low-interest-rate environment.Understanding Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs)In today's complex financial landscape, CLO investing (Collateralized Loan Obligations) has emerged as a powerful tool for fixed income investing and investing for income. Whether you're exploring ETF Investing For Beginners or diving into sophisticated instruments like leverage derivatives, understanding these markets is crucial for building a resilient portfolio.From the fundamentals of Bond Investing For Dummies to the nuanced strategies in The Credit Investor's Handbook, today's investors face both unprecedented opportunities and risks. High level investing in instruments like government debt and municipal long CD requires balancing yield with safety, while approaches like bulletproof investing aim to minimize exposure in volatile markets.For those seeking risk free investing alternatives, traditional options may provide security, but true finance for investors mastery comes from understanding the full spectrum-from equity investment to trading indizes and beyond. Resources like How I Trade and Invest in Stocks and Bonds and the investors guide to Collateralized Loan Obligations reveal how professionals navigate these waters.What separates casual investors from savvy business professionals? It's the ability to implement proven investment strategy examples while adapting to market shifts. Whether you prefer investing unplugged simplicity or sophisticated high level output analysis, the principles remain the same: knowledge, diversification, and disciplined execution.Are you ready to move beyond the most read on investing and develop strategies that work in today's markets? The journey from novice to expert begins with understanding these essential tools and approaches. Your portfolio's future depends on the decisions you make today.
Conversations with Your Financial Therapist
Improve your financial wellbeing by thinking and speaking about money in a new way Conversations with Your Financial Therapist: Stories and Scripts to Grow Your Money Mindset offers a fresh, empathetic approach to understanding and improving your relationship with money. Through relatable stories, practical scripts, and real-life examples, the book explores how emotions, past experiences, and cultural beliefs shape our financial decisions. Written by Erika Wasserman, one of fewer than 100 Certified Financial Therapists worldwide, this book includes: The Money Mindset Method, a unique framework to simplify the money conversations and decision-making processes. Tips for awkward conversations surrounding money, encouraging self-awareness, practical problem-solving, and empathy to build trust, improve communication, and foster healthier relationship with money Chapters focusing on money management at each stage of life, from starting out as a young adult with credit card debt, to merging money with a partner to separating money with a partner, to taking care of aging parents and adult children. This book covers several key life stages and financial challenges that come with that phase of life. Actionable steps to build trust, improve communication, and foster healthier relationships with money. By focusing on mindset over management, Erika empowers readers to reduce shame, create financial intimacy, and embrace opportunities for growth. Whether you're navigating money with a partner, family member, or yourself, Conversations with Your Financial Therapist: Stories and Scripts to Grow Your Money Mindset is an essential read for all individuals experiencing a life shift and seeking to forge new, healthier habits that fuel both your wealth and wellbeing.
Medicare 101
Navigate your health care future with confidence and learn the ins and outs of the Medicare system with Medicare 101, an essential guide that transforms complex health care jargon into easily digestible knowledge. Medicare 101 simplifies the complex Medicare regulations and policies, guiding you through a clear, step-by-step path to understanding the vital US health care program. Discover Medicare's critical role in the US health care system today, its future implications for retirees, and how to easily decode the choices available using this guide's straightforward structure. With this book, you will master the art of calculating Medicare costs, comparing Part A, Part B, and supplemental coverage options, and maximizing your Medicare benefits for long-term savings. Whether you're planning for retirement or helping a loved one navigate their health care options, this guide is the ultimate resource for navigating Medicare's complexities. Packed with practical tips and advice, Medicare 101 provides the essential tools to help retirees and caregivers make informed health care decisions.
Selling Your House
Homes are in high demand: Don't sell yours for less than it's worth!The U.S. housing market offers solid possibilities for selling one's home at a profit. But what should you do first--or at all? Renovate or remodel? Call an agent? Wait for peak selling season? Selling Your House: Nolo's Essential Guide gives you useful tools for strategizing and preparing, selecting the strongest offer, and closing the deal, including: - making your property look its best- determining the right sale price and time- working with agents- choosing among buyers' bids, and- negotiating the contract.Arrange a quick and successful home sale with this all-in-one guide.
Swing Trading
Unlock the rhythm of the markets and swing your way to success!What if you could profit from the stock market without being glued to your screen all day? Swing trading offers you consistent success while maintaining balance in your life.Whether you're new to trading or have years of experience, mastering these techniques can reveal the market's true potential.In this detailed guide, packed with examples from Indian stock charts, renowned trader Harneet Singh Kharbanda shares the strategies and mindset that set winners apart. Learn how to: - Decode the Language of Candlesticks: Understand market signals for informed decisions.- Simplify Chart Patterns: Navigate the stock market maze with proven patterns.- Apply Winning Strategies: Use moving averages, RSI, and innovative techniques like Heikin Ashi and Supertrend to your advantage.- Adopt a Winning Mindset: Overcome psychological barriers and think like a pro.- Leverage Essential Tools: Develop foolproof checklists and maintain a detailed trading journal.
The Financial Crisis Inquiry Report, Authorized Edition
The definitive report on what caused America's economic meltdown- and who was responsible. The financial and economic crisis has touched the lives of millions of Americans who have lost their jobs and their homes, but many have little understanding of how it happened. Now, in this very accessible report, readers can get the facts. Formed in May 2009, the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission (FCIC) is a panel of 10 commissioners with experience in business, regulations, economics, and housing, chosen by Congress to explain what happened and why it happened. This panel has had subpoena power that enabled them to interview people and examine documents that no reporter had access to. The FCIC has reviewed millions of pages of documents, and interviewed more than 600 leaders, experts, and participants in the financial markets and government regulatory agencies, as well as individuals and businesses affected by the crisis. In the tradition of The 9/11 Commission Report, The Financial Crisis Inquiry Report will be a comprehensive book for the lay reader, complete with a glossary, charts, and easy-to-read diagrams, and a timeline that includes important events. It will be read by policy makers, corporate executives, regulators, government agencies, and the American people
Business Process Analytics
The fourth edition of this widely used textbook offers a new perspective. Previously titled Business Process Modeling, Simulation and Design, as the new title suggests, this book is about analytical business process modeling and design. However, this new edition introduces analytics to the title and to the presentation.The main objective of this book is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the multitude of analytical tools that can be used to model, analyze, understand, and ultimately design business processes.The most flexible and powerful of these tools, although not always the most appropriate, is discrete-event simulation. The wide range of approaches covered in this book include graphical flowcharting tools, deterministic models for cycle time analysis and capacity decisions, and analytical queuing methods, as well as machine learning.The authors focus on business processes as opposed to just manufacturing processes or general operations management problems and emphasize on simulation modeling using state-of-the-art commercial simulation software.Business Process Analytics: Modeling, Simulation, and Design can be thought of as a hybrid between traditional books on process management, operations management, and simulation. The growing interest in simulation-based tools suggests that an understanding of simulation modeling, its potential as well as its limitations for analyzing and designing processes, is of key importance to students looking for a future career in operations management.Changes from the previous edition include the following: New section on data-driven process improvement (with data visualization) Added a subsection of control charts to the 6-sigma section Replaced business process reengineering with business process management Updated all text, figures, examples, and exercises to ExtendSim10 (current version) More coverage on design of experiments More coverage of machine learning and neural networks
The New Rules of Investing
The rules for investing have changed. Don't get left behind. Reboot your approach with this timely guide from a wealth management powerhouse.It's not hard to grasp why we need to change the way we think about investing. Over the past twenty-five years, new developments in world affairs, demographics, technology, and more have disrupted the old reality--and these changes directly affect the financial markets and your individual portfolio. Stock picking and Buffett-style investing are the financial tools of a bygone era, yet many investors are confused about what should take their place. So what do you need to know to protect and grow your wealth in these turbulent times?As the chief investment officer of UBS, the world's largest and only truly global wealth manager, Mark Haefele oversees the team that manages and advises around $4 trillion of clients' invested wealth. Mark has spent decades advising investors of all kinds--from high school students to government officials and UBS's unique global roster of billionaires. This has enabled him to sharpen his perspective while watching the old rules fall by the wayside.In this playbook for protecting and growing your wealth, Haefele shares the investing strategies he uses at UBS and distills his battle-tested philosophy into a set of actionable rules that can guide you into a secure financial future. You'll walk away knowing How to follow the money--see where governments are investing and how this insight can drive your own investment decisions.Why you should allocate assets and think about your wealth in three portfolio "buckets" that cover short-term, long-term, and legacy scenarios.How understanding yourself and your personal money issues pays off--literally.How to get results beyond the balance sheet via impact investing, which allows you to grow your portfolio while benefitting causes you care about.Accessible explanations, client case studies, personal stories, and bottom-line summaries make The New Rules of Investing a resource you'll consult time after time. Whether you're a novice working with a financial advisor, an experienced investor, or an investment professional, you'll be better equipped to manage your wealth more efficiently, calmly, and successfully.
Stakeholder Capitalism and Corporate Governance in Japan
Japan has long been regarded as an exemplar of a stakeholder model of corporate governance, where the interests of employees, customers, suppliers, and the wider community, in addition to shareholders, are taken into account in decision-making. However, Japan's traditional stakeholder-focused corporate governance model is facing new pressures as the economy has undergone changes, including increasing foreign share ownership, calls for more transparency and a shift towards UK and US-style corporate governance. This book provides an in-depth analysis of Japan's changes and challenges in balancing the interests of shareholders and stakeholders in corporate governance. The first section of the book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of corporate governance in Japan and its evolution. It includes information on the key regulatory and legal frameworks, including the Companies Act and the Financial Instruments and Exchange Law. The second section delves into the implementation of the Abenomics corporate governance reforms and their impact on Japan's corporate landscape. It also includes information on the codes of Stewardship (2014) and Corporate Governance (2015). The final part provides an in-depth analysis of the challenges faced by Japanese companies in terms of corporate governance and the prospects of further corporate governance reforms in Japan. It discusses the convergence trend of Japan's traditional bank-based, stakeholder-orientated corporate governance model and a shareholder value-driven corporate governance system in the UK and the US. This book is aimed at executives, policymakers, business leaders, academics, and anyone interested in the future of business and corporate governance. It will be of particular interest to those interested in learning about the unique approach to stakeholder capitalism and corporate governance that has been developed in Japan and how this approach is shaping the future of business worldwide.
Retirement Planning Expert
[Author's note: If Amazon send you the 2025 edition (i.e. it states 2025 on the cover) by mistake please return it for a credit selecting 'wrong edition' as the reason... apologies for any inconvenience and thank you] PLAN MORE, SAVE MORE, EARN MORE AND LIVE BETTER WITH THE *AMAZON NUMBER 1 BESTSELLER* IN 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. GOOD NEWS- THE 2026 EDITION IS EVEN BETTER! "THE FOUR STEPS OF THE 'EXPERT WAY' WILL HELP YOU ACHIEVE A BETTER RETIREMENT- GUARANTEED" Packed with straightforward, hard-hitting, practical advice and easy to understand information the Retirement Planning Expert 2026 is fully updated for the November 2025 budget (and Scottish Budget in January 2026). It's not just about the financial side and it includes hundreds of hints and tips to help you adapt, thrive and achieve a better lifestyle in retirement. This book is 100% UK focused and will show you the expert way on all of the following and more: plan more to achieve a glidepath retirement and not a cliff-edge retirementplan more to put yourself first, 'reset' and create the future life you aspire toembrace new lifestyle opportunitiescut through the waffle on complex UK tax and financial "information" on pensions and savingsdownsize your costs and upsize experiences including leisure, holidays, hobbies and personal relationshipsachieve those experiences you always dreamt aboutharnessing UK tax opportunities and managing tax risks in 2025/26 and 2026/27retune your finances and maybe start that retirement glidepath five years earlierhelp with slashing down debt and cutting costs and complaints (if you feel fobbed off)avoiding the scammers and keeping your money safe within the UK financial services safety netearn more if you need to within a better UK flexible working environment- you can retire more than once and maybe even start a small businessget to grips with the difficult but unavoidable topics of wills, lasting powers of attorney and inheritance tax- these are not as difficult as they might seem at firstthe special pressures on the "sandwich generation" - people coping at the same time with helping both young-adult dependants and elderly relatives in need of care.Five star reviews of recent editions include: ***** "Excellent advice, clearly explained from an expert"***** "Great retirement planning resource"***** "This was the only book that I could find that was completely up to date"***** "A real master of making something that's a headache simple and achievable"***** "Needed to read this years ago"***** "Allan has made this easy to understand"***** "Over 50? Essential planning for retirement"***** "Cut through the waffle. Thoroughly recommended"***** "One stop shop for retirement planning at any age" About the author: Allan Esler Smith is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants and has his own practice advising on accounts, finance and tax. He is a leading UK retirement planning expert and draws on significant experience including: financial services regulation in UK regulation and as a Compliance Officer;over two decades of tax practice and advising clients;over two decades running seminars on retirement planning and starting your own business;15 years retirement publishing experience including UK bestsellers.Now in its 6th edition, previous editions of Retirement Planning Expert were number one Amazon UK best-seller in these five categories: Financial Retirement Planning, Personal Taxation, Self Employed, Small Business, Professional Taxation and Tax Law. And the good news is Retirement Planning Expert 2026 is even
The Australian Guide to Buying Your First Home
Discover how to achieve financial flexibility with this blueprint for homeownership and worry-free living Robbo Roper (aka the Aussie Mortgage Guy) is here to show you how to get out of the rental trap, get your finances sorted and buy your first (or next!) home. The Australian Guide to Buying Your First Home is not a step-by-step guide to living in a beachside mansion with a $15-million property portfolio. Instead, it is an essential real-world companion for taking control and getting into your new home faster. You'll learn how to increase your income (and borrowing power) and buy the ideal property for whatever stage of life you're in. Better still, you'll get valuable advice on how to manage and pay off your mortgage sooner. Owning your own home creates a safe haven for you and your family. Your home is not only a valuable financial investment that builds long-term wealth. It's also a place to make cherished memories and truly flourish. A home is about creating stability and a lasting legacy for you and your loved ones. At the end of the day, finding your own home is about building a happy, balanced life. Inside, Robbo brings together the advice that has made him Australia's most-followed financial content creator. You'll discover how to: Set your goals, reduce your expenses and boost your income so you can get into your first home faster Determine your borrowing power and create an action plan for savings, loans and schemes, and taxes Find a home that balances what you need with what you can afford Pay off your mortgage and become debt-free sooner Learn from everyday Aussie success stories and get the strategies you need to reach your goal of home ownership sooner. The Australian Guide to Buying Your First Home is an indispensable handbook for assessing affordability, setting realistic goals and taking control of your future.
Really Rich
From the creator of the viral series Rich vs. Really Rich, comes a modern formula for building wealth in today's economy that optimizes your quality of life over the amount in your bank account. Really Rich is a timely work of prescriptive finance by social media influencer and entrepreneur Nicholas Crown. Crown provides readers with an original, ten-point formula for building wealth and happiness:, including: 1. Create Value: Get rich by making someone else's life easier 2. Understand that time is priceless 3. Optimize for quality of life, not a dollar amount 4. Kindness is an accelerant to wealth Crown encourages his audience to embrace three foundational points: humility, iteration, and the world. These tools are essential for achieving your goals.
Get Growing
Your money can grow. So can you. Money is one of the most powerful tools you have to shape your life. Yet so many of us feel overwhelmed by finances, embarrassed about our money habits -- or stuck in a cycle of earning and spending with nothing to show for it. In Get Growing, author Jessica Brady cuts through the jargon and judgement to deliver a refreshingly honest, down-to-earth and slightly sweary guide for growing your wealth. With a background as a financial adviser and host of the popular Financially Fierce podcast, Jess has spent more than two decades helping people untangle their finances. In this book, she shows you how to weed out debt and bad habits -- and plant the seeds for long-term financial security. Get Growing combines behavioural science, practical frameworks and candid stories from real people to create a money companion you'll return to again and again. Discover how to: Spot and slay the money monsters sabotaging your financial decisions Build a goals-based money ecosystem that automates savings and dials down daily money stress Start investing confidently and ethically -- even if you're a complete beginner Protect yourself from financial storms with smart insurance and estate-planning strategies Create your own financial independence and flourish in the life you dream of. Ready to get your hands dirty? Get Growing will give you the knowledge, tools and (not-so-gentle) kick up the backside to build genuine financial freedom on your own terms. It's time to ditch the shame and grow something worthwhile.