Yes, You Can Achieve Financial Independence [Hardcover]

James E Stowers (Author), Jack Jonathan (Author), Paul Coker (Author), James E. Stowers (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2000

The founder of a multi-billion-dollar investment firm details how readers can gain financial independence, explaining how to take advantage of opportunities, avoid the perils of inflation and the devaluation of the dollar, and achieve monetary success. 75,000 first printing.

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Editorial Reviews

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Written by the founder of the $25 billion Twentieth Century Mutual Fund family, this basic personal finance guide has the praiseworthy quality of simplicity. Stowers concentrates on concepts (the shrinking dollar, the power of compounding interest, and the hidden risks of conservative investments) rather than techniques (e.g., how to pick stocks, how to construct a budget). Numerous cartoons, charts, and tales of personal experience add life to the dry subject matter. Though Stowers's opinions about the superiority of earnings over dividends, the folly of market timing, and the small investor's need for actively managed stock mutual funds are debatable, the book is not merely an advertisement for Stowers's fund. It is odd, given the title, that almost no space is devoted to increasing one's earning power. Nothing is new or revolutionary here, but the attractive presentation of basic concepts makes this suitable for public libraries.
Robert Kruthoffer, Lane P.L., Hamilton, Ohio
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 274 pages
• Publisher: Stowers Innovations; 3rd edition (September 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0962978825
• ISBN-13: 978-0962978821
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.4 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,085,218 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a must book for young people, May 15, 2001

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robert k scovel (independence, ks United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Yes, You Can Achieve Financial Independence (Hardcover)

I have two of this book and loan to young people to read. This book teaches the importance and benifits of investing in an easy manner. The book is tops and so is it's author.

5.0 out of 5 stars Best starter book ever to learn about the stock markets, June 1, 2011

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This review is from: Yes, You Can Achieve Financial Independence (Hardcover)

I've had many friends ask me to teach them about the stock market. Instead of wasting my time, I simply buy this book and give it to them. In my opinion this is the best book ever written that explains the stock market to a new or novice who wants to get started investing in the stock market.

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific introductory book on beginning investing, December 19, 2004

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Ahmed Shinshany "book seller" (Maryland, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Yes, You Can...Achieve Financial Independence (Hardcover)

I actually picked this book up for a dollar at a thrift store. One of the best investments I ever made. It is an excellent introduction to the basics of money management & investing. In particular, it highlights well certain basic concepts such as the shrinking value of the dollar, compounding, importance of saving, attractiveness of mutual funds for the small time investor, and more.

The pictures & layout aid in a very very good introduction to the subject matter.