Low-Stress Investing: 10 Simple Steps to a Worry-Free Portfolio
Author: C. Andrew Millard
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ISBN: 0972098305
Publisher: Trade Street Publishing, LLC (15 January, 2003)
Sales Rank: 456,289
Average Customer Rating: 4.81 out of 5
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Rating: 5 out of 5
Brotherly Love?
"Low-Stress Investing" is a great book . This book has made it possible for me to understand a topic I never thought I would be able to comprehend let alone profit from. You see, I am the author's (Andy Millard's) older brother. Growing up, I never much listened to what he had to say. I see now that I would have had much better financial stability had I taken time to hear some of his wisdom sooner. I am an educator and know little about investing and developing a portfolio. Taking the time to read this book has not only made me a better investor but has helped me to appreciate more fully the knowledge and wisdom of my brother. Brother or not, I would recommend "Low-Stress Investing: 10 Simple Steps to a Worry-Free Portfolio" by my brother Carl Andrew Millard for anyone that is interested in understanding more fully the world of finance.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Finally, A Book that I can Understand!
I can't recommend this book highly enough for the early investor looking for a place to start! More importantly, this book is an absolute must read for every Federal Employee making decisions regarding the Federal Thrift Savings Plan as a part of their retirement. Andy Millard dispenses with the normal investment jargon that in the past has made me feel grossly inadequate to understand the topic. Finally, investing information has been presented in a thorough and simple way so that, even as a layman, I feel I can completely participate in my investments whether I make them myself or through an advisor. While I have never considered myself and investor, this well-written book made me aware that most of us are in fact making investments in one form or another and we had better have some understanding of how it all works.
As a Federal Civil Service employee, I participate in the Federal Thrift Savings Plan as a part of my retirement savings. Thrift Savings operates much like traditional 401K plans do in private industry, and it can be very intimidating for the uneducated investor. "Low Stress Investing" gave me strong information without overwhelming me. After reading this book, I was able to confidently decide how to best apportion my Thrift Savings contribution and allow my retirement savings to work for me. I now have the courage to let go of the ledge and balance the risk in my retirement plan. I talk to co-workers every day that settle for the lowest return on their Thrift Savings in order to maintain the lowest risk, simply because they don't understand the concepts of balanced risk that Andy Millard so expertly explains in this book.
"Low Stress Investing" is a down to earth well-written book. The honesty and passion for the subject conveyed by the author is like a breath of fresh air in a hard sell society where scoundrels and skeptics abound. Try it - you'll love it!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Low-Stress is Good Stress
I have been in the financial business for the past 15 years working the past 8 for one of the largest mutual fund companies in the world. I have read many books on asset management, but have yet to read one that targets the investor who is looking for a simple yet practical why of managing their financial picture as well as this one does. This book hits the mark, and could not have come at a better time. I particularly like the way Mr. Millard deals with topics such as asset diversification. He uses great analogies to bring it all together, and offers great advice on others who can help with the process. Mr. Millard does a great job of bringing it all together in an easy yet necessary read for of us looking to make sense of it all. Similar Products
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