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Stop Sitting on Your Assets: How to Safely Leverage the Equity Trapped in Your Home and Transform It Into a Constant Flow of Wealth and Security

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I, too, was in awe after reading this book. The ideas are presented in a simple, easy to understand way, and it seems to me to be very logical. I'm no financial genius, rather a former math teacher and the numbers seem to work on paper. But, really, after the awe has worn off and reality hits, what's the catch? This seems too easy. If this idea has been in existance for several years, then why hasn't it caught on with the "masses?" Why don't more financial advisors recommend this? Is there something I'm missing or does it really work that simply and just nobody knows about it? Somebody....give me the real scoop!

Reading this book was a real eye opener...had to read it twice to make sure I was really seeing and believing what I was reading. Now after implementing the plan, I can truely say I have a "true sense of security knowing I can now look at my future social security checks as a bonus and not as a means of survival". Great illustrations. This book is a must read especially for baby-boomers wondering how they are going to make it in retirement.

This book explains in simple terms that what we have been taught by our parents and the government is completely wrong when it comes to planning for your retirement. I recommend everyone read this book, the concepts are simple and make more sense than investing in the stock market where you can lose money and paying off your house simply makes the banks rich.

Having read most of the titles on this strategy, I find this to be the easiest to read and digest. The strategy outlined in the book will produce more wealth for folks. The financial products suggested (mortgages, cash value life insurance, municipal bonds) are very useful products, that like all products generates profits and fees for some. The typical financial planning strategies (invest in mutual funds, pay down mortgage, etc.) given to the masses have been demonstrated to be failing most folks. Although this typical advice has been doled out for two generations now, the median retirement account balance for those nearing retirement age (55-64 years old) is $83,000. Until the financial planning community takes responsibility for this failure, instead of attacking those who dare to think outside of the propaganda box they have created, I for one will not listen to a thing they have to say.

And yes, I have applied this strategy for several years now and see it increasing my wealth every year.

I am in the mortgage business, and I recommend this book to all of my clients. The principles in this book are not new....they are simply being broken down in this book so that you don't need a phd in finance to practice them! Well done!

I am skeptical of `get rich quick schemes' and I was hesitant to read this book. I read the book anyway and then did my own due diligence to find out if what the author was saying was actually the truth or not. After careful consideration and research of my own, I find that this book is accurate in its concepts. I have now personally implemented the strategies found in the book and I am now feeling more security with my finances. Before reading this book, I had no idea that I was heading down the financial road with one foot on the gas pedal and one foot on the brake. As the book put it, I am now heading down the road with "Real Wealth Vision".
I highly recommend this book!

This book is the simpliest to understand treatise on how to use leverage to build wealth that is currently published. I have read most of them and found Ms. Snow's examples clear and to the point. Are these concepts for everyone. No, I don't think they are. But they are for everyone to consider. If you care about planning your financial future you would be cheating yourself if you don't consider these ideas.

Great Book! Knock off of Missed Fortune and Missed Fortune 101. Well presented clear examples. Buy this along with Missed Fortune for a slightly different take on the ideas.

Book is an easy read and a great primer for those wanting to learn about home equity management. Reads much easier then the Douglass Andrew Missed Fortune and Missed Fortune 101 books that also advocate the concept. Other books that have been released that talk about this subject and are recommended reads are Rich Dad/Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki and Ordinary People, Extraordinary Wealth by Ric Edleman.

Book goes into great detail about counter culture ideas about personal finance. Although it does use some interesting call to actions in the text, it is well written for both financial novices and experts to understand. This is definitely not a dry or boring read. The other review eluded to the concept that this is a new book, but it is talking about a long term strategy. He is correct in the statement that this is a new book, however, the concept is not. It is generations old. Wealthy folks don't care for paying off a primary residence. They need a writeoff, and they can put the equity to work elsewhere.

As a financial educator, I love reading books that do not look at personal finance in a cookie cutter manner. All too many personal finance books look at money and investing the same way. Diversify, put money away pre tax, pay off your home, but mutual funds blah blah blah etc. If there is so much great financial education out there, then why are so many Americans spending more then they earn? Why is the average American retiring with less then $75,000 in a qualified plan? How come 75% of Americans are still living check to check? Why is the 55-70 year old age segment the fastest growing population of bankrupt citizens in America? Conventional Financial Thought and Wisdom.

Anyhow, this is a great book that will start you on a road to personal wealth. But don't just take this book as the end-all be-all of personal finance. You must keep educating yourself and read and learn more.

As Buddha once said, Listen to me, learn from me, but find out for yourself.

Highly recommended book.

I have been in the financial services business for over thirty years and after reading this book, it has given me a new outlook on my business. The book contains practical information on establishing a sound retierment future. While reading this book, it was like I was having a personal conversation with the author. This book was written to be understood and not boring. This book is full of practical examples and case studies. I believe that anyone who reads this book with an open mind will enhance their future significantly.