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Saturday, August 28, 2010

Rich Dad's Increase Your Financial IQ: Get Smarter with Your Money by Robert Kiyosaki

Paperback: 197 pages
Publisher: Business Plus (March 26, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0446509361
ISBN-13: 978-0446509367

Saturday, October 20, 2007

The Last Chance Millionaire: It's Not Too Late to Become Wealthy by Douglas R. Andrew

Hardcover: 368 pages
Publisher: Business Plus (June 12, 2007)
ISBN-10: 0446580538
ASIN: B0029LHX8U

From Publishers Weekly

Baby boomers, take note: traditional retirement savings wisdom won't yield you enough to live on in your golden years, warns financial adviser Andrews (Missed Fortune, etc.). Today's boomers are facing retirement with savings of (on average) an inadequate $50K and are relying on outdated financial strategies to carry them through. In a clear, firm tone, Andrews explains that socking away all your savings in a 401(k), paying off your mortgage and buying a vacation home only after your primary home is paid off are all worn-out Depression era truisms that no longer apply when boomers may live 20 or even 30 years past retirement age. Andrews's last-minute catch-up plan for safely generating a livable income within the years, not decades, left until retirement mixes familiar wisdom—take advantage of compound interest, tax-favored growth and safe, reliable leverage, and don't depend on Social Security—with a refreshingly down-to-earth plan for becoming a Thriver, whose money is busily working away, tax-free or tax-reduced to provide stability and enjoyment in the golden years. This is no bathtub reading—the text is heavy on charts and graphs and percentages—but the conversational, sympathetic voice serves as a wakeup call for boomers without enough saved. (June)
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Review

A marvellous fantasy trip' Frank Herbert 'If Harry Potter has given you a thirst for fantasy and you have not discovered the magic of Terry Brooks, you are in for a treat' ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS 'Confirms Terry's place at the head of the fantasy world' Philip Pullman

Product Description

According to Doug Andrew, the bestselling author of Missed Fortune 101, too many Americans are being led down the wrong financial path. Even worse, many Baby Boomers find themselves panicking --fearful that they've already fallen too far behind to ever catch up. In this indispensable and eye-opening guide, Andrew provides fresh new pathways to reaching financial security -- pathways that all Americans need to consider now.

Centering on his Three Miracles of Wealth Accumulation: the Miracle of Compound Interest, the Miracle of Tax-Favored Accumulation, and the Miracle of Positive, Safe Leverage, Andrew explodes many of the commonly-held myths about 401ks, pensions, paying down one's mortgage, and other forms of retirement planning. Along the way, Andrew offers unique strategies that will not only increase your wealth, but also help readers enjoy their best years while securing their future.

About the Author

Douglas R. Andrew is the owner and president of Paramount Financial Services, Inc., a comprehensive personal and business financial planning firm. An award-winning speaker, he does dozens of seminars on personal finance each year allover the country. He lives in Salt Lake City, Utah.

From AudioFile

Andrew aims his message at Baby Boomers, who he believes are using timeworn methods of saving for retirement and will fall far short of the amount of money they will need. He reads his own work in a pedantic and cumbersome style that may not appeal to those used to more upbeat presentations. He moves through the chapters in a deliberate and precise manner that makes listeners feel every word, which can often be overwhelming in a multi-disc volume. Andrews passion for the subject is stifled by overdramatization of certain statements at the expense of others. Numerous repetitions of facts seem redundant and distracting. He does enunciate well and speak clearly, a style that may appeal to listeners who often need to rewind. M.R. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Friday, November 4, 2005

The Business School: For People Who Like Helping People by Robert Kiyosaki

Paperback: 125 pages
Publisher: TechPress (2002)
Language: English
ASIN: B0015STW7I

Product Description

There’s More to Network Marketing Than Money.
Networking marketing gets a bad rap. In reality, it’s a great way to obtain valuable business and sales skills Ð all while generating extra income. The benefits of network marketing are vast.
In this Second Edition of his bestselling book, The Business School, Robert Kiyosaki, successful entrepreneur, investor, and author, updates and expands on his original eight "hidden values" of a network marketing business (other than making money!). Plus, enjoy a special bonus three additional "hidden values" from Kim Kiyosaki, Sharon Lechter, and Diane Kennedy.
If you’re ready to learn more on how network marketing can increase your business acumen and strengthen your sales skills – all while generating income for you and your family – then you don’t want to miss The Business School.

Monday, April 11, 2005

Rich Dad's Escape from the Rat Race: How to Become a Rich Kid by Following Rich Dad's Advice by Robert Kiyosaki

Paperback: 64 pages
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers; 1 edition (January 1, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0316000477
ISBN-13: 978-0316000475

From School Library Journal

Grade 3 Up–The authors of the bestselling Rich Dad, Poor Dad attempt to teach financial intelligence to children through colorful cartoon images and cute animal characters. However, the lessons are more suitable for high school students. The authors tell readers to minimize their liabilities such as credit-card debt while building assets, such as starting their own businesses. Examples of the latter include charging classmates to read their comic books or for borrowing their bicycles. The lessons encourage "financial intelligence," but seem to discourage readers from getting a traditional job and fail to mention the hard work and long hours involved in running one's own business. Keltie Thomas's The Kids Guide to Money Cent$ (Kids Can, 2004) and Jamie Kyle McGillian's The Kids' Money Book (Sterling, 2003) offer far better advice.–Karen T. Bilton, Somerset County Library, Bridgewater, NJ

Product Description

How do you get kids interested in learning about finance? Give them a comic book! Rich Dad series author Robert Kiyosaki, whose books have sold over 5 million copies, recognized the increasing need for people to begin their journey to financial literacy-and life-long wealth-as early as their preteen years. In Escape from the Rat Race, basic lessons about ``working to learn, not to earn'', buying assets, and understanding a financial statement are revealed in a graphic format through the tale of Timid T. Turtle. When Tim runs out of cash at an amusement park, his savvy friend Red E. Rat shows him how to ``make money work for him''-and tells Robert Kiyosaki's own riveting account of learning the basic principles of lifelong financial success. Illustrated with full-color sequential art in the style of Rich Dad's popular CASHFLOW games and Web site, here is a book that gives kids (and reluctant readers of all ages) the chance to take their first steps toward financial freedom.

About the Author

Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter are the authors of the #1 New York Times bestseller Rich Dad, Poor Dad, as well as Rich Dad's Guide to Investing, Cashflow Quadrant, and Retire Young, Retire Rich. Both authors live in Arizona.

About the Artist
Rantz Hoseley has been working in comics since 1987, starting with Tales of the Ninja Warriors (CFW Publishing). Since then, he's worked on many different titles, of which a few include: Angry Shadows (Innovation), The Shattered Earth (Eternity Comics), Caliber Presents (Caliber Press), Ouch (BayWauHaus Publikations), R.I.P. (TSR/Wizards of the Coast), Medal of Honor (Dark Horse) and Real Stuff (Fantagraphics).

In addition, Rantz created, wrote and drew the daily strip "Edge City" for the Daily Evergreen from 1992-94 and is the creator/writer/artist on the thrice-weekly online comic strip DeathMarch (www.gamespy.com/comics/deathmarch) hosted by the largest gaming network online.