Make Your Money Work For You

DO YOU DREAM of a future free of financial stress? One where you can afford to start your own business, travel or retire comfortably? In Make Your Money Work For You, investment specialist Anthea Gardner shows you how to 'sweat your assets' and grow your wealth to achieve these dreams – and you won't even need a degree in accounting. Gardner makes the world of investing accessible by: Illustrating why it's important to know the difference between saving and investing Explaining key terms, from 'unit trusts' and 'retirement annuities' to 'compound interest' Clarifying the role of different players, such as financial advisors and asset managers Describing how easy it is to buy shares on the stock market You don't need millions to start. You can launch your financial future by investing just R100 a month. It's time to take action and make your money work for you.

Learn how to invest your money in the simplest possible way! Whether you are an investment veteran or wondering how to get started, you will find sensible advice about where you should invest your money in this comprehensive book.

Unlike the "experts," Bigland has achieved real, tangible success over two-plus decades. He's also still in the trenches today, practicing the same strategies advocated in Along for the Ride. So he's a true expert and can speak with authority on what it takes to reach actual financial independence. In doing that, Bigland's not afraid to shatter both the myths and the egos of those who create them. His views may not make Along for the Ride popular among those with get rich quick schemes. Yet the book is certain to delight anyone in need of honest, actionable advice on becoming financially independent. For these readers, Bigland offers a simple, straightforward blueprint based on real estate and stock investing. On the real estate side, he advocates a strategy involving owning your principal residence and steadily acquiring rental properties. And, on the stock investing side, his approach focuses on dividend growth and index investing via low-cost ETFs. These two overall methods (real estate and stock investing) are used to create a reliable stream of passive income. Or, as both the book and Warren Buffet call it, "a snowball." With Along for the Ride,learn to do the following: cultivate the right mind-set for real estate investing overcome the trader's mentality make your first move in the world of real estate buy your first property invest in quality assets stop chasing small money build a support team go the extra mile in buying or selling have your money work for you Bigland shares the secrets of the stock market and shows you how to model your financial behavior on successful investors'. He also includes a question and answer section and a list of recommended resources. Bigland encourages you to take a step back and avoid quick responses to current events. Instead, outline your long-term financial goals and commit to a solid, steady strategy moving forward.

An invaluable primer to the world of investing Money Lessons from a Money Manager speaks directly to the individual who wants to manage their own investment portfolio just like a professional portfolio manager would. Written by portfolio manager William Thomason, this comprehensive guide provides professional investment advice on how to identify, research and ultimately purchase profitable investments. The book covers such subjects as fundamental analysis, understanding financial statements and financial ratios, when to buy and sell, portfolio construction and various investment strategies that readers can use to manage their own money just like a professional portfolio manager. Easy to read and informative, this book is a valuable resource for readers looking to take their first steps in the world of professional portfolio management for themselves.

Achieve all of your financial goals with these 300 easy solutions to all your personal finance questions—from paying off your student loans to managing investments. Are you looking for ways to decrease your spending…and start increasing your savings? Need some simple advice for maximizing your investments? Want to start planning for your retirement but don’t know where to start? It’s now easier than ever to achieve all your financial goals! Many people are afraid to talk about money, which means that you might be missing some of the best money-saving skills out there! In Money Hacks you will learn the basics of your finances so you can start making every penny count. Whether you’re trying to pay down debt, start an emergency fund, or make the smartest choice on a major purchase, this book is chock-full of all the useful hacks to make your money work for you in every situation!

What kind of relationship do you have with money? Is it helping you make the most of your income? And if not, what if you could change that? We all differ in our money mindsets – in the ways we approach spending, saving and other financial decisions. In his second book, Eoin McGee provides a fascinating overview of these differing outlooks, and explains how understanding your own attitude towards money is the secret to effective financial planning and making the most of your income in order to close the gap between the money you earn and the lifestyle you want. Wherever you are on your financial journey, How to Make Your Money Work will change the way you approach spending and saving with priceless wisdom and practical advice for making your financial goals a reality.

CREATE A LONG-TERM, NO-FUSS, WEALTH-BUILDING PLAN THAT WILL GET YOU OUT OF AN OFFICE CUBICLE FOR GOOD Entrepreneur Media has teamed up with Nightingale-Conant, the world leader in self-development, to show you how to escape the 9-to-5 rat race, harness the power of passive income, and earn a steady stream of cash while living your best life. Whether you want to escape your corporate life and start a side hustle, spend more time with your family while your real es-tate investment rakes in the cash, or build a financial nest egg for the future with a passive investment stream, The Power of Passive Income will get you started on your journey. You will learn how to: Assess your personal skills, resources, and lifestyle Identify passive income and time-for-money models Get out of your debt hole and into your nest egg Manage your income and expectations for success Generate a six-figure income with the right strategy for your goals Redefine wealth based on what matters to you Free yourself from the need to work for someone else—and make yourself rich instead. Maximize your income, minimize your stress level, and get the absolute most from every moment with The Power of Passive Income.

Are you tired of living paycheck to paycheck, working long hours at a JOB that stands for “Just Over Broke”? Do you dream about retiring early to spend more time with your loved ones—or finally owning a house in your favorite part of town? If you’re ready to take charge of your finances and move beyond your salary to create new wealth, then come on, girl – it’s time to make your money grow! These days the stock market can make anyone flinch—but as the money-wise Glinda Bridgforth knows, it’s more important than ever to plan for the future and secure your lifestyle. In this timely follow-up to her bestselling Girl, Get Your Money Straight!, Bridgforth teams up with investment expert and stockbroker Gail Perry-Mason to deliver power-packed, sister-to-sister advice on how to master the stock market, grow your income, and start investing in your biggest asset—you. Beginning with simple, engaging exercises to help you assess your finances and transform any negative money beliefs that hold you back, Bridgforth and Perry-Mason then present their step-by-step program for becoming acquainted with investing and making your money work for you, 24-7. You will learn how to: • Clear away debt and clear the deck—for investing • Create new streams of income by using your own special talents • Develop an investment mission statement • Map out a personalized plan for retirement and take advantage of the best retirement options: 401(k)s, IRAs, and more • Own your own piece of the rock: buying prime real estate • Take the mystery out of the market and build an investment portfolio that’s right for you • Use bonds, mutual funds, and blue chip stocks to lower your risk without sacrificing profits • Read the market for winners and losers—and get the knowledge you need to protect your assets Filled with Bridgforth’s warm-hearted wisdom and advice, and complete with worksheets, exercises, affirmations, and inspiring stories of African American women who’ve successfully grown their money tree, Girl, Make Your Money Grow! is a fresh, fun, and eminently practical guide to achieving the next level of financial security and to funding the future of your dreams.