In 1998, after thirteen years of providing investment advice for Smith Barney, Bill Schultheis wrote a simple book for people who felt overwhelmed by the stock market. He had discovered that when you simplify your investment decisions, you end up getting better returns. As a bonus, you gain more time for family, friends, and other pursuits. The Coffeehouse Investor explains why we should stop thinking about top-rated stocks and mutual funds, shifts in interest rates, and predictions for the economy. Stop trying to beat the stock market average, which few “experts” ever do. Instead, just remember three simple principles: Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. There’s no such thing as a free lunch. And save for a rainy day. By focusing more on your passions and creativity and less on the daily ups and downs, you will actually build more wealth—and improve the quality of your life at the same time.

Learn to save, invest, and plan to achieve financial independence in retirement and take charge of your financial destiny, from the author of The Coffeehouse Investor In The Coffeehouse Investor's Ground Rules, financial advisor Bill Schultheis helps you take control of your long-term financial goals and enjoy financial freedom in retirement. Building upon the philosophy that made his first book, The Coffeehouse Investor, a critically-acclaimed bestseller, Bill shows you how ignoring Wall Street and the myth of the ‘perfect portfolio’ lets you focus on the only three components that really matter—saving, investing, and planning. One of the most common mistakes investors make is staking their entire financial futures on index funds while ignoring the basics. Index funds are not the solution to building lasting wealth. Index funds are simply the financial tools that enable you to devote your attention to the essential components of long-term financial security. By following the “Ground Rules” in this real-world guide, you can transform your whole approach to saving, investing, and planning, and become a true ‘Coffeehouse Investor.’ Packed with personal stories and easy-to-understand explanations of financial concepts, this engaging and enlightening book shows you how to: Tune out the noise of Wall Street an adopt a simpler, smarter long-term investment philosophy Navigate the stock market, decide how much to save, and know where to put your investments Save money with confidence and stop underestimating your own financial abilities Reap enormous benefits tomorrow by saving even small amounts today Build a well-balanced financial plan that incorporates tax management, insurance, and estate planning If you’re a man or woman wanting to become more involved in your long-term finances, The Coffeehouse Investor's Ground Rules: Save, Invest, and Plan for a Life of Wealth and Happiness is a must-have resource.

Adopt the investment strategy that turned a school teacher into a millionaire Millionaire Teacher shows you how to achieve financial independence through smart investing — without being a financial wizard. Author Andrew Hallam was a high school English teacher. He became a debt-free millionaire by following a few simple rules. In this book, he teaches you the financial fundamentals you need to follow in his tracks. You can spend just an hour per year on your investments, never think about the stock market's direction — and still beat most professional investors. It's not about get-rich-quick schemes or trendy investment products peddled by an ever-widening, self-serving industry; it's about your money and your future. This new second edition features updated discussion on passive investing, studies on dollar cost averaging versus lump sum investing, and a detailed segment on RoboAdvisors for Americans, Canadians, Australians, Singaporeans and British investors. Financial literacy is rarely taught in schools. Were you shortchanged by your education system? This book is your solution, teaching you the ABCs of finance to help you build wealth. Gain the financial literacy to make smart investment decisions Learn why you should invest in index funds Find out how to find the right kind of financial advisor Avoid scams and flash-in-the-pan trends Millionaire Teacher shows how to build a strong financial future today.

Learn to save, invest, and plan to achieve financial independence in retirement and take charge of your financial destiny, from the author of The Coffeehouse Investor In The Coffeehouse Investor's Ground Rules, financial advisor Bill Schultheis helps you take control of your long-term financial goals and enjoy financial freedom in retirement. Building upon the philosophy that made his first book, The Coffeehouse Investor, a critically-acclaimed bestseller, Bill shows you how ignoring Wall Street and the myth of the ‘perfect portfolio’ lets you focus on the only three components that really matter—saving, investing, and planning. One of the most common mistakes investors make is staking their entire financial futures on index funds while ignoring the basics. Index funds are not the solution to building lasting wealth. Index funds are simply the financial tools that enable you to devote your attention to the essential components of long-term financial security. By following the “Ground Rules” in this real-world guide, you can transform your whole approach to saving, investing, and planning, and become a true ‘Coffeehouse Investor.’ Packed with personal stories and easy-to-understand explanations of financial concepts, this engaging and enlightening book shows you how to: Tune out the noise of Wall Street an adopt a simpler, smarter long-term investment philosophy Navigate the stock market, decide how much to save, and know where to put your investments Save money with confidence and stop underestimating your own financial abilities Reap enormous benefits tomorrow by saving even small amounts today Build a well-balanced financial plan that incorporates tax management, insurance, and estate planning If you’re a man or woman wanting to become more involved in your long-term finances, The Coffeehouse Investor's Ground Rules: Save, Invest, and Plan for a Life of Wealth and Happiness is a must-have resource.

Within this easy-to-use, need-to-know, no-frills guide to building financial well-being is advice for long-term wealth creation and happiness, without all the worries and fuss of stock pickers and day traders.

A guide to avoiding investment mistakes reveals the most common errors investors make and provides a framework for rethinking investment and money management strategies.

Find a method to evaluate stocks— and build a record of impressive returns Short Selling for the Long Term describes the methods used by Joseph Parnes, President of Technomart, to obtain consistent returns in the stock market. Most investors fail to exceed the returns represented by the Standard and Poor’s Stock Index, but Parnes often does using his investment philosophy. This book outlines his method of stock assessment, providing an understandable formula. If the formula tells a reader to buy a stock, then, as explained, there is a significant chance that stock will go up. If the formula tells a reader to short a stock, then the book shows how there is a significant chance that the stock will go down. Parnes advocates the use of short selling as a long-term strategy in combination with long positions, so advisors and individual investors alike can profit in both rising and falling markets. While most investing books focus on how to make money over the long term in a rising markets, Parnes's focus on short selling as a way of capturing volatility sets this book apart from the crowd. He offers insights into the difference between option trading and shorting which make his system useful in both type of markets. • Profit in a bear market • Borrow the stock you want to bet against • Sell borrowed shares • Learn the secrets of long-term short selling strategy • Buy shares back and close by delivering at the new, lower price Short Selling for the Long Term is essential reading for investment advisors, fund managers, and individual investors.