If you're scared or confused about how to handle your investments and fed up with "advice" from brokers, advisors, and media darlings that has cost you huge sums and placed your financial security at risk, the cure is in your hands.
Ric Edelman, an award-winning advisor with more than two decades of experience, reveals the one investment goal you should have, the two obstacles you'll face, and why you've been failing with your investment strategies. Above all, he shares the secret to successful investing -- and even includes a special section for those who are already retired.
Rescue yourself from the pain of watching your life savings go down the drain.
Regain the confidence that your investments can provide you with lifelong financial security and prosperity.
Get a great night's sleep by not having to lie awake worrying about your investments.
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Ric Edelman, a New York Times best-selling author, syndicated columnist, and nationally recognized TV and radio host, is one of the nation's best-known and most successful financial advisors. His bestselling books include The Truth About Money; Ordinary People, Extraordinary Wealth; The New Rules of Money and others. His firm, Edelman Financial Services LLC, has been ranked by Barron's, Financial Advisor, Research and Inc. magazines as one of the largest financial planning firms in the nation, handling nearly $4 billion for Americans across the country. Visit Ric online at RicEdelman.com.
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Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: Free Press; Original edition (March 10, 2009)
Ric Edelman is one of the nation's most acclaimed financial advisors. Ric's firm, Edelman Financial Services, manages more than $5 billion in assets and has been helping people achieve financial success for 25 years. He and his firm have won more than 75 financial, business, community and philanthropic awards, and his commitment to teaching consumers about personal finance has established him as one of the most popular financial professionals in America.
In 2010, Barron's named Ric the No. 1 independent financial advisor in the country(1) for the second year in a row. In 2004, Ric was inducted into the Financial Advisor Hall of Fame, ranked the No. 1 advisor in the nation by Research Magazine(2) for his focus on the individual client and ranked No. 42 on Registered Rep(3) magazine's list of "America's Top 50 Advisors."
In prior years, he won the Entrepreneur of the Year Award for Washington, D.C. by Ernst and Young (2001), the Blue Chip Enterprise Award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce (2000) and Inc. magazine(4) three times named the firm the fastest growing privately-held financial planning firm in the country.
Ric is a #1 New York Times best-selling author. His seven books on personal finance include Ordinary People, Extraordinary Wealth; The New Rules of Money; Discover the Wealth Within You; What You Need to Do Now; The Lies About Money; Rescue Your Money; and the personal finance classic, The Truth About Money, now in its fourth edition. Collectively, Ric's books have sold more than 1 million copies, have been translated into several languages, and have educated countless people worldwide.
The Truth About Money with Ric Edelman can be heard on radio stations throughout the country. The live call-in advice program has been on the air for nearly 20 years and earned Ric the A.I.R. Award for Best Talk Show Host in Washington, D.C. (1993). He also publishes a monthly newsletter, has built one of the most comprehensive and free online educational resources about personal finance at www.RicEdelman.com, and is the author of a variety of video and audio educational systems that help people achieve their financial goals.
(1) Barron's ranking "Top 100 Independent Financial Advisors" (Aug. 28, 2010 / Aug. 31, 2009) based on the quality of the advisors' practices, including client retention and compliance record, contribution to the firm's profitability, and the volume of assets overseen by the advisors and their teams.
(2) Registered Rep magazine cover story "Clean Machines - Top 50 Brokers," September 2004.
(3) Research magazine cover story "Advisor Hall of Fame," December 2004 (based on serving a minimum of 15 years in the industry, having acquired substantial assets under management, demonstrating superior client service and having earned recognition from peers and the broader community for how they reflect on their profession).
(4) Inc. magazine cover story, "Inc. magazine's list of 500 fastest-growing private companies in the nation--Ranked #142 overall", October 1997 (Companies have to be independent and privately held through 1996, and must demonstrate a sales increase from fiscal year 1995 to 1996. Holding companies and regulated banks and utilities are not eligible, and sales in 1992 must be at least $200 thousand. Inc. magazine verified all information using tax forms and financial statements from certified public accountants, and by conducting interviews with company officials).
This review is from: Rescue Your Money: Your Personal Investment Recovery Plan (Paperback)
Whereas Ric Edelman's earlier works, "The Truth About Money" and "The New Rules of Money" are outstanding, his lates book, "Rescue Your Money" is essentially an advertisement for his firm's advisory services. The book is unworthy at any price.
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This review is from: Rescue Your Money: Your Personal Investment Recovery Plan (Paperback)
Now I'm not SO confused and scared about the current state of the economy and my investments. This book was a quick and easy read and has provided me with some peace of mind. The information provided is pretty much common sense and presented in a way that is easy to understand. Admittedly, I now realize that my "common sense" is sometimes overtaken by my emotions -- a direct result of the inescapable media hype surrounding this "hot" topic. (I never really thought about this influence until reading this.)
Edelman makes it clear that diversification and the ability to maintain a long-term investment approach are essential in today's market (easier said then done, I know). Also, I never really thought about how beneficial (and essential) rebalancing your investment portfolio is until I read this book.
What I found reassuring was the extent of the historical information provided through clever use of charts and graphs...Edelman makes a strong case for staying the course by reminding us that this is not the first time the market has experienced such turmoil and most likely won't be the last. I am now more confident now that financial prosperity is likely to return (but when?!?!). I'll keep this pocket guide close and re-read it should I get an urge to change my investment approach or cash out simply out of fear that the market will never rebound. Definitely a valuable read for investors of all ages.
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This review is from: Rescue Your Money: Your Personal Investment Recovery Plan (Paperback)
I bought this book because I've been concerned in this current financial environment, I wanted to see how Ric's advice might have changed from previous books. I've read several of his books and am fortunate to listen to his radio show on Saturdays so I've certainly heard his wisdom over the past 13 years. I was pleased to find that his advice is the same as it has always been. A calm rational approach to your investments will continue to pay off. What worked in the boom also works in the bust.
Really, I bought this book for my wife as much as myself. She's more jittery and worried than I am, and will be comforted by this sensible advice! Buy this book and rebalance!
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