Offering rules for rebuilding ravaged savings plans and protecting from perilous markets, this work features multi step program for setting new financial goals, getting on course to achieve those goals, and using tools and technologies to make recovery. It shows how to rebuild retirement plans ravaged by stock market losses.

Where is your hard earned money? Whether you have a savings or checking account, a 401(k), an IRA, a college fund, or dollars stuffed under the mattress, you are an investor. But you are losing every day that you sit back and let others make decisions about your money. You worked hard for it, and it’s your responsibility to make it work for you. If you don’t invest smartly, your very financial future is in jeopardy. But smart investing is not nearly as difficult or complicated as some might lead you to believe. In seven simple yet vital steps Dan Solin, New York Times bestselling author of The Smartest Investment Book You’ll Every Read, takes the mystery out of successful investing and shows everyone, no matter what their income or expertise in money matters, how to take control of their financial lives, ignore the “experts”, and grow a nest egg. Solin’s approach mirrors that of the most successful investors in the world. He ignores the bombast of so many advisors and brokers who over-promise and under-deliver, relying instead on objective, historical, peer-reviewed data. Solin helps you separate fact from hype so that you can make intelligent, responsible investing decisions. And his simple, clear-headed advice shows you exactly how to invest your assets with an easy-to-follow plan that allows you to create and monitor your portfolio in less time than it takes to read the morning paper.

New York Times bestselling author and investment guru Ric Edelman offers no-nonsense, practical advice for how to keep your investments safe no matter what the economic climate. With a cheerful tone that will boost even the most panicked investor's spirit, Edelman reveals the best investments you can make right now. If you're scared or confused about how to handle your investments and fed up with “advice” from brokers, advisors, and media darlings that has cost you huge sums and placed your financial security at risk, the cure is in your hands. Ric Edelman, an award-winning advisor with more than two decades of experience, reveals the one investment goal you should have, the two obstacles you'll face, and why you've been failing with your investment strategies. Above all, he shares the secret to successful investing—and even includes a special section for those who are already retired. -Rescue yourself from the pain of watching your life savings go down the drain. -Regain the confidence that your investments can provide you with lifelong financial security and prosperity. -Get a great night's sleep by not having to lie awake worrying about your investments.

If you imagine a future that is free from debt, well-organized, and showing effortless financial growth but you aren't quite sure how and where to start, much less how to get there, you've arrived in the right place.This guide will not only help you take control of your personal finances by creating a budget; it will also give you a step-by-step process for how to most effectively go about creating an effective system of money management and bring you to a point where you have momentum toward eliminating debt, investing for the future and optimizing your life.Want to know how much of your income you should save?Want to figure out how much you spend every week, and how it compares to others?Want to know a streamlined method for managing your cashflow?Want to know a small habit that makes a huge difference in financial success?Do you have questions about paying off debt vs. investing? We'll address all of these questions, and more.There are 3 different stages that you will move through. You'll need to first know and understand your financial situation. What you have, what you'll potentially have, and what you could have if a few adjustments are made. Then, you'll learn how to gain control over what happens in your life financially and how to set your self up for success with a personal money management system. Last, you'll have the ability to leverage your resources and your cashflow to determine exactly what happens in your future!

Anyone can write a book about how to get rich. The bookstores are full of them. They rarely work, though, which isn't suprising since the people who write them rarely know much about money. But it takes Ben Stein, economist, finance expert for Barron's, commentator on finance for Fox News, and (fairly) successful investor to write a book called How to Ruin Your Fiancial Life. This book is a humorous road map showing you how to make something useful of the money that comes in and out of your life. Follow the rules-in reverse gear-and you're bound to be a lot beter off than you are now. Follow the rules as they're written-and you're highly likely to wind up in bankruptcy court-as million do every decade.

Pulliam Weston (Your Credit Score), columnist for MSN Money and author of the nationally syndicated column "Money Talk," provides a practical, easy-to-understand guide to taking control of personal finances and establishing financial security. Like most financial advice books, this collection covers the basics, such as creating a financial toolkit, investing, planning for retirement and saving for college. While Pulliam Weston provides insights into these areas-especially for those without a financial background-she also charts new territory with her "60 Percent Solution" and "50/30/20 Plan," both aimed at spending control, as well as getting the most out of your credit cards and what to do if you've overspent on a car purchase. An advocate of online banking, Pulliam Weston maps out the right way to pay bills and advocates account aggregation and consolidation. She also provides a useful resource guide for finding a financial planner, a tax professional and an estate planning attorney. Checklists are included in each chapter, as well as helpful charts and tables that aid in getting and staying organized. This book will be a valuable guide on the path to financial control and security. --Publishers Weekly “If you want to simplify your life and make solid decisions—fast—this book is your answer. It’s one more reason Liz remains one of America’s most trusted financial columnists. Quick, easy, and empowering!” —Jennifer Openshaw, Author of The Millionaire Zone and CEO, WinningAdvice.com “As usual, Liz cuts to the chase to provide readers with practical, easy to implement tips for living a rich life. If you follow only half of her on-the-money recommendations you’ll be exponentially better off tomorrow than you are today.” —Lois P. Frankel, Ph.D., Author of Nice Girls Don’t Get Rich and Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office Simplify your financial life... now and forever! • By the Internet’s #1 personal finance expert, MSN’s Liz Pulliam Weston • Stop feeling overwhelmed by your finances: take control, the easy way! • Save time, avoid mistakes, and help secure your future Common sense. Easy solutions. Plain English. Best selling author, Liz Pulliam Weston, takes on the problem everyone has, and nobody talks about: the sheer hassle of managing your money! Weston offers practical guidance and easy checklists for every decision: investments, credit cards, insurance, mortgages, retirement, college savings, and more! Discover how to consolidate, delegate, and automate your finances...save time and money...and live a more rewarding, secure life! www.lizweston.com

Achieve a Healthy, Balanced, and Richly Rewarding Life! Have your goals and dreams gotten lost in your daily struggle to earn and provide for your family? If so, join Ric Edelman on a journey to self-discovery and personal fulfillment. In Discover the Wealth Within You, he shows you how to choose fun, enriching ... and rewarding goals and gives you a simple, straightforward plan for achieving them. You'll discover how easy it is to create wealth, once you're headed in the right direction. After using Ric's work sheets to help you get started, you'll embark on a detailed exploration of personal investing and discover Ric's formula for creating a plan to achieve your goals, build your financial future ... and finance your dream.