Get A Financial Grip

This book is a detailed plan for achieving financial freedom at any age by taking control of your finances and implementing a holistic financial strategy. Get a Financial Grip looks at the psychology and mindset of success as well as looking at the asset classes that can be used to attain the leverage and returns to achieve financial goals. The author presents a comprehensive, but easy-to-understand plan for building and balancing a portfolio for generating wealth through compound growth. It shows how your money can work for you and give you the best odds of breaking the link between work and income.This is not just another text on financial and investment theory, it is a practical, specific and life-changing plan to propel your finances to a level you may never have believed possible. It’s a simple plan for achieving financial freedom; offering you the chance to live the life you choose. Financial commentator, investor and author, Pete Wargent became a millionaire at the age of 33 from shares, index funds and investment property. Having quit fulltime work, he is now the author of successful financial guides, uncovering the psychology behind financial growth. Helping millions of others now reach financial freedom and success, Wargent believes everyone can have a sustainable and flexible life.

An illustrated, practical guide to navigating your financial life, no matter your financial situation "a potent mix of deeply practical and wonderfully empathetic" —Erin Lowry, author of Broke Millennial "one of the most approachable financial books I've ever read." —Refinery 29 We are all weird about money. Whether you have a lot or a little, your feelings and beliefs about money have been shaped by a combination of silence (or even shame) around talking about money, personal experiences, family and societal expectations, and a whole big complex system rigged against many of us from the start. Begin with that baseline premise and it’s no surprise so many of us find it so difficult to save enough money (but way too easy to get trapped in ballooning credit card debt), emotionally draining to deal with student loans, and nearly impossible to understand the esoteric world of investing. Unlike most personal finance books that focus on skills and behaviors, FINANCE FOR THE PEOPLE asks you to examine your beliefs and experiences around money—blending extremely practical exercises with mindfulness, and including more than 50 illustrations and diagrams to make the concepts accessible (and even fun). With deep insider expertise from years spent in many different corners of the financial industry, Paco de Leon is a friendly, approachable, and wise guide who invites readers to change their relationship with money. With her holistic approach you’ll learn how to: • root out your unconscious beliefs about money • untangle the mental and emotional burden of student loans to pay them off • use a gratitude practice to help you think differently about spending • break out of the debt cycle and begin building wealth This book is for anyone who feels unseen, ignored, or bored to death by the way personal finances are approached and taught, and is ready to go on a journey of self-discovery and step into their financial power.

The basic premise of this book is that the best time to sell property is never – provided you buy the right property in the first place. The Buy Right Approach to Property Investing will help you to achieve a passive income and financial freedom through investing in Australian property. Cate and Pete's industry knowledge of Australian property investing shines through with detailed reflections on a multitude of investor successes and mistakes. Importantly, they outline what's involved in buying the right property, which includes: • doing your due diligence on areas, properties and price • researching historical capital growth and performance • calculating your return on investment • adopting a cautiously optimistic outlook and long-term view • managing your risk. Their mission is to demystify much of the jargon in the world of real estate and enable readers not only to better understand and relate to property investment goals but to embrace their confidence and take sensible, well-informed action.

Since publication of the fourth edition of Labor Relations in the Public Sector, public sector unions have encountered strong headwinds in many parts of the U.S. Membership is falling in some jurisdictions, public opinion has shifted against the unions, and political forces are leaning against them. Retaining the structure that made the previous editions so popular, this fifth edition incorporates a complete round of updates, particularly sections on recent trends in membership figures, new legislation, and new politics as they influence bargaining rights. See What’s New in the Fifth Edition: Up to date examination and analysis of public sector labor relations and collective bargaining Important changes in the public labor relations and unionization landscape Updated analysis of the financial and human resource outcomes of collective bargaining in the public sector Collective bargaining institutions and processes in government Completely updated in terms of the scholarly and professional literature and relevant events, the new edition identifies and explains the implications of the new collective bargaining environment, including financial and human resource management issues and outcomes. As in previous editions, collective bargaining and labor relations are addressed at all levels of government, with comparisons to the private and nonprofit sectors. Designed to be classroom friendly, it includes discussions of the most recent literature and case studies as well as end-of-chapter assignments and quizzes. Practical tips and advice are offered for those engaged in collective bargaining and labor relations.

Designated by The New York Times Book Review as a must-read in 2008 for the next U.S. president, Lapps unique take and laser-like logic invite readers to try on a new, invigorating way of seeing the world. With her characteristic boldness, she takes on a set of disempowering ideas driving economic and ecological crises, challenging readers to rethink the meaning of power, democracy, and hope itself. In her punchy, no-holds-barred style, Lapp weaves together fresh insights, startling facts, and stirring vignettes of regular people pursuing ingenuous solutions. ""My books intent,"" Lapp writes, ""is to enable us to see what is happening all around us but is still invisible to most of us people in all walks of life penetrating the spiral of despair and reversing it with new ideas, innovation and courage."" This updated and revised edition responds to Obama's presidency and the global financial collapse, concluding with reflection questions that are perfect for book groups.

"A practical mix of finance, philosophy and psychology. Dave is an Aussie FIRE pioneer." - Aussie Firebug What would life be like if you never had to work for money again? That might sound like a fantasy. But gaining financial freedom is far more achievable than you think. Dave Gow retired at 28, after a decade of working as a forklift driver. He didn't win the lottery, inherit a fortune, or get lucky in the stock market. Instead, he discovered a simple set of principles that helped him spend less and invest more, all while increasing his happiness. If you're fed up with the rat race and wish you could live a life of freedom and fulfilment, his story will show you the path. In this book, you'll learn: The mindset that helped Dave build wealth and retire at 28. Proven tactics to optimise your spending for more savings AND more enjoyment. How to easily build a portfolio of passive-income-producing investments. The secrets for living a happy and satisfying life while working towards your financial goals. From the author of the Strong Money Australia blog, this book is your complete roadmap to reaching financial independence and retiring early in Australia. "Most people think financial independence isn't possible on a normal salary, but this book shows exactly how it's done." - Pete Wargent, author of Get a Financial Grip "Dave's story is an honest and inspiring reflection of what it takes to succeed financially. His book is a field guide for understanding the world of money, and yourself." - Owen Raszkiewicz, founder of Rask

Four Green Houses, and a Red Hotel provides new and experienced investors with a specific state by state guide to the best property investments for future wealth. Successful investment often mirrors a game of Monopoly – winners keep their expenses low and continue to acquire prime investments over time. Financial expert and author Pete Wargent, provides simple and effective strategies for acquiring wealth through property and a holistic financial plan, which includes share investment. The economic instability since the financial crisis and the volatility of investment markets have made investment a daunting prospect for many Australians. With interest rates cut to record lows, consumer confidence is growing and investors are coming back to the market in droves; albeit with a thirst for information on new property strategies and markets. Four Green Houses, and a Red Hotel is an up-to-date look at each of the capital cities in Australia and the best investments in property and shares in each state.