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Beyond the Basics: Maximizing, Allocating, and Protecting Your Capital Paperback – April 14, 2020

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A Framework for Sustained Capital Growth

If you already know the financial planning basics, the fundamentals, and the mistakes to avoid but are uncertain of what comes next to increase your wealth, this book is for you.

Most personal finance books fall into one of two categories. Some cover the basics: the smart use of credit cards, debt management, buying a home, how mortgages work, and starting to save early. Some deal with managing your own money by trying to turn you into an investment genius, leaving you under the impression that just by following a few simple formulas or spending a few hours a week, you will beat the pros in an extremely competitive arena. Too few books present a comprehensive approach that takes you beyond the basics and focuses on the key decisions that will increase your wealth.

Sammy Azzouz wrote this book to help bridge that gap—to provide an individual capital allocation framework for successful people who are looking for what to do next.

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206 pages
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April 14, 2020
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6 x 0.52 x 9 inches
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1632992787
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978-1632992789
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Publisher : River Grove Books (April 14, 2020)
Language : English
Paperback : 206 pages
ISBN-10 : 1632992787
ISBN-13 : 978-1632992789
Item Weight : 11 ounces
Dimensions : 6 x 0.52 x 9 inches

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M. Knolla

Well Thought Out From First to Last

Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2020

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First day of fast and since I couldn’t feed my belly decided to feed my mind. Fortunately this little gem showed up in my mailbox this morning.

Immediately won me over when one of its earliest recommendations is that one of the best ways to invest in yourself is to read constantly. But it saves one of its best points for its last chapter, and it is particularly poignant at the moment. Anyone currently worried about how the market’s pandemic induced volatility is impacting their portfolio should immediately flip to page 187 and read “Protecting Your Portfolio from Yourself”.

And once you’ve done that you’ll be well served by going back to the beginning and reading the whole thing. Definitely worthwhile use of your time. Will be sending out copies to friends and family as soon as I finish this review.

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The Last Investment Guide I'll Ever Need

Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2020

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I’ve read very few investment books in my life. Excluding "The Wealth of Nations" and "Das Kapital" (in English) – for which I thank my liberal arts education – the first was "The Only Investment Guide You’ll Ever Need," by Andrew Tobias (1978, though I didn’t find it until the 80s). Then there was Peter Lynch’s "One Up on Wall Street" (1989), followed by "The Millionaire Next Door," by Thomas Stanley and William Danko (1996). Over the next 20 years or so, I tried to apply these basic lessons of spending less than you earn, saving steadily and investing in what you know.

Now, though, in 2020, I want to nominate Sammy Azzouz’s "Beyond the Basics" to join this pantheon. Neither Sammy nor his book are household names, but they deserve to be. Once you’ve absorbed those basic lessons and have a couple of dollars in the bank, learning how to actually invest those dollars to achieve reasonable gains in good years while avoiding terrible losses in bad years is the next step. If you can do it yourself, bless you. Most of us need a financial Sherpa. (Full disclosure: Sammy Azzouz is mine.)

Azzouz’s two principal arguments are FOR asset allocation and AGAINST trying to time the market. In a scant 200 pages, with just enough graphs and charts to satisfy the quants, Sammy lays out these arguments in plain and sometimes blunt English, in the same language he uses in meetings: “… it’s goofy to imagine you can master a professional task like investing in your spare time.” “All the indexing in the world won’t fix poor timing decisions.” “A down market sucks.” He occasionally gets technical, but warns the reader with his “jargon alerts” and then explains the jargon.

A professional investment advisor himself, Sammy includes a chapter on the reasons to work with an advisor – but the very next chapter offers concrete advice for readers who want to go it alone. He also looks at real estate, describing how and why to include real estate in your asset allocation. The book concludes with chapters on protecting your assets, your income and your loved ones through insurance and on the importance of having a carefully prepared estate plan so that YOU choose what happens to your assets when you die, not the laws of intestacy.

You should still read Tobias, Lynch, Stanley/Danko and whatever else you can get your hands on. But if Sammy Azzouz’s "Beyond the Basics" isn't the only investment guide you’ll ever need, it may well be the last one you'll need.

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Kelly C. Gill

Insightful and Practical Guide to Investing and Preserving Capital

Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2020

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I have read many "how-to" investment books over the years. Sammy's book stands out among the competition as a well written and comprehensible financial planning guide that breaks down complex principals in a cohesive manner. I found the chapters on Minimizing Spending and What to Do with Cash, Debt and Bad Investments particularly informative as Sammy provides a specific example of a very helpful website for tracking spending, as well as practical guidance for managing debt. Beyond the Basics tackles the pros and cons of investing in real estate, as well as in index funds versus managed investments in a thoughtful manner. I highly recommend this book for novice and sophisticated investors alike.

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Jennifer M.

Excellent beneficial book for successful financial well being!

Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2020

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This book is extremely helpful. It provides solid information for how one can improve their family finances. It is quite thorough, including information on tax savings, investing, estate planning and insurance in an easy to follow framework. I would recommend it to anyone as a beneficial tool to check up or improve their financial well being. I will definitely be gifting this book as well.

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M C

If you ever plan to retire read this book.

Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2020

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Well written book. Truly beyond the basics. Some financial knowledge is helpful prior to reading this book but not necessary. Anyone planning to retire someday should read this book. I have read several financial texts. Most of them are over my head or way too basic. As a 40 something self employed individual this book reminded me to financially conscious without making me feel like a fool for not starting earlier. I always knew that I would one day switch from a “consumer” to a “saver” and this book was the impetus to start my transition. The writer shares important knowledge without self prophesying to sell his skill set. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge Mr. Azzouz.

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Kevin Webber

Essential reading for upgrading your personal finances

Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2020

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Make no mistake: while the concepts presented in Beyond the Basics are a step-up from “basic,” Sammy’s writing is clear, straightforward, and accessible. Balancing financial planning expertise, historical market data and analysis, behavioral science, and a good dose of humor, Beyond the Basics is an informative and entertaining read. Accompanying each concept is a logical framework that helps you think about and act intelligently on each of the most important components and decisions of your financial life. Beyond the Basics is hard to put down and will serve as a frequent reference too. Highly recommended!

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Michael Batista

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Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2020

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This book is really thought provoking and gave me great insight. Sammy did a tremendous job with adding some great tidbits of history into here too which really peaked my interest. Nice work!

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tim winn

Invaluable resource to enhance your financial well being

Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2020

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Beyond the Basics guides the reader through all essential aspects of their personal financial lifecycle. Sammy provides insight he has gained throughout his experiences in his professional career to ensure the you are taking the right steps towards a sound financial future. Highly recommended to anyone looking to enhance their knowledge in comprehensive wealth management.

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