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5 comments about How to Make Money in the Stock Market-Buy 2,500 Different Stocks-Pay no Commission.

1. Potential book buyer: read the reviews on this book very carefully. All positive reviews have been secretly written by the same person under different names. Just click on the user's name and look to see if they've written other reviews...nope, they haven't since ALL THE POSITIVE REVIEWS FOR THE BOOK HAVE CLEARLY BEEN WRITTEN BY THE AUTHOR.
   Worse still, this guy shamelessly plugs his book by writing book "reviews" on the listings for more famous and far more useful books like Rich Dad, Poor Dad and the Millionaire Next Door.



2. This is a terrific, easy to read, and easy to understand book on how to get started making money in the stock market. I'd beware of any negative reviews here as they must be from brokers who don't want you saving money by paying no commission! That being said, if you are like me and have never done this before and have no idea how to get started and what to do, YOU WILL LOVE THIS BOOK! It is wonderfully straightforward and the author has a great deal of knowledge and experience on the subject. While reading, you feel that he puts you on the right track and keeps you there. I started investing too late in life, and this book was a comfort to me because I felt that the author had cut out a lot of the BS and got right to the point. This is a GREAT book, and good for him that he is a self-published author! I'm happy there are people out there like him who are motivated and who provide such insightful and useful services.



3. I am a real person and not connected with the author of this book in any way. I am writing this review because the book has been a wonderful help for me! (This book was the most helpful because it cut through all the hype and the smoke and mirrors often associated in the investment arena).
   
   The only people who might be posting negative comments about Mr. Eades book are those who do not like the "TRUTH IN PRINT" and may be loosing business and commissions as their clients choose other viable options in the stock market.
   
   I wanted to write you a quick note to let you know how very much I have enjoyed your book! You have done a wonderful job of taking something very complex (at least to me) and made it very understandable.
   
   I read through the book rather quickly at first and now I am going back through it with yellow high-lighter in hand. I appreciate the fact that you provide very practical and to the point information. The various portfolio options are clear and concise.
   
   Again thank you for writing a great little book. It is jam packed with just what I need to know. I purchased about 5 other books at the same time as I purchased yours through [...], some of which I see you have in your "Books to Read" list. But for myself some of those are beyond me at this point. Yours is at the head of the list!!
   
   The information in this book can easily be validated by people taking the time to do a little due diligence and see that everything that is shared can be backed up by real historical data throughout the years.
   
   I like the quick and to the point style of your book. I drive my car each day but I don't need to know how the engine works.



4. Had I come across this book 5 years ago, I would not have read it. BECAUSE...
   
   I was bent on making my fortune NOW, trading TODAY. I had recently lost my job, had all the time in the world, and a little "trading" money. You may read my condensed confession... or not.
   
   I began seeking to make my fortune in commodities, and lucky for me after a few months understood that in commodity trading the small investor is the commodity! It's a pure sucker's game - no ands, no ifs, no buts about it. I decided I must move on, but now with BOTH EYES WIDE OPEN.
   
   I then pursued trading stock options with "gurus" - for very hefty annual fees, cause these guys do just great, cause they always trade with the odds in their favor. This trading arena proved to be somewhat ok, but I truly wasn't making any money for the time and effort required. So I cancelled my annual subscription after 5 months into the year, cause I felt I could do better.
   
   Well, commodities were out, guru stock option trading was out, so why not go directly into stock trading. This would require much more study and work on my part, as I knew little about stock trading. My employment prospects were still non-existent as the "economy" was much worse now than when I lost my job about 1 year ago.
   
   So, let's go make money in stocks (even though I had been told that the real money was in commodity trading - but I knew what commodity trading was all about via personal experience ). So, I ventured into the stock arena. I spent considerable time doing the "stock" trading thingy. But now I felt I needed stock trading advisor newsletter subscriptions, stock trading computer software programs (there are thousands - or so it seems), also now joining stock trading rooms, attending trading group monthly meetings, and so forth, like stock data feeds as opposed to commodity data feeds. And, what to my pleasant surprise did I discover? Simply this, that no one was really making any money!! Most people were losing money, and some I met had lost many thousands, and I distinctly recall hearing about an investor telling another investor how he had made 1 million dollars in the stock market. In essence he stated that he made 1 million dollars in the market by letting his broker trade his account - and his account had several million before he "made" 1 million. I did not verify this, it may have just been a story, but from what I observed, there was definitely some truth to the story. Lucky for me I never had much money to "trade". By now I was spending most of mine observing, simply observing and filing away information. I must say though that In the process I met lots of real nice people, and made several good friends. But again I must state that I experienced that no one was truly making any money. And, I attended several groups doing completely different types of stock trading and stock market analysis.
   
   And yet somehow, deep inside of me a voice kept saying " Surely there HAS TO BE MONEY BEING MADE IN THE MARKETS - THERE SIMPLY HAS TO BE.
   
   So, after considerable time spent stock trading, the next place I parked my presence was with "day-trading" groups trading the E-Minis. Once again, so much time and some money spent - books, software, software simulators, trading rooms, chat rooms, trading systems, mechanical trading systems, trading rules, market analysis all of which resulted in 12-14 hour days, etc, etc, and etc. Spending time following and analyzing one day trading guru, then another day trading guru, then another, then this day trading system, this day trading indicator, MACDs, RSIs, Moving Averages, Volatility Stop indicators, Fibonacci Ratios, it goes on and on and on and on.
   
   Yet the same general result - no one really making any real money on a regular basis - NO ONE!!
   Au contraire, most traders were losing, and some losing big. I day traded the mini SP, mini Dow, and thought of day trading the e-mini Russell, but realized it was to no avail. I was simply too dumb to beat the system. But, I do know that the Russell does trend much better than the SP!!!
   
   
   I could truly elaborate on all of this, but then everyone reading this would know that I truly am "cracked" and many still would not believe that I actually "did" all of this. But, that's not the point.
   
   My point is this - that in the past 5 years I never did meet, nor did I hear about 2 persons in any 1 group that I participated in that were making any kind of profit on a regular and consistent basis, NOT 2.
   
   Yes I have day traded the markets, and yes, I was not very smart, and I did not make any money. And, yes I "lost" money, and yes I spent money "learning" to make money in the markets.
   
   DO YOURSELF A BIG FAVOR - read this little book one time, then read it again. If after reading my comments, and reading this little book you still feel you can do better, then let me know, and I WILL CHEER YOU ON. Just because I may be too dumb and too stupid to make a living trading does not imply that you.
   
   There are thousands of books and web sites dedicated to "trading". They tell you that you can do it, and make great money. Buy their books, subscribe to their letters, follow their systems, use their indicators, scanners, etc. Enjoy, have fun.
   
   As for myself, I have read this little book 4 times. And, I have also read 2 of the books which Mr. Eade recommends. And, I have set up 2 of my accounts using ETF's. And, believe it or not, I have slept much better this last week.
   
   Do yourself a favor. Skip lunch today, and with your lunch money send for this book. Read it.
   If you don't like what you read then I'll gladly sell you one of my $175 trading books.
   
   Oh, so glad I remembered. I have cancelled my real time data feed subscription. It will not renew next month. I hope to fill the "live data feed" void in my life with something more worthwhile. Like spending more time outside with my grandson riding bikes and tossing a football.
   
   And I am likely, very likely, to read each and every book recommended by Mr. Eade. This stuff is fascinating, simply fascinating - yet so elusive.



5. This is a short book but it is straight to the point. Investors who want to keep it simple will certainly benefit from this book. Because it is short but filled with information you will not get bored from it. It reads pretty easily and the information contained in it will be useful for getting your retirement fund started.
   
   My only complaint is that the methods contained in the book, while certain to make you good money over the long run, just aren't very exciting. If you really want to trade stocks (as opposed to index funds) you'll need more than just this book.

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5 comments about Millionaire Real Estate Mentor: Investing in Real Estate: A Comprehensive and Detailed Guide to Financial Freedom for Everyone.

1. This book is even better than his last!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



2. Millionaire Real Estate Mentor, Russ Whitney
   
   If you want to make millions in real estate, I can tell you one thing that you can take to the bank; that is read as many quality real estate books as possible. Preferably about real life guys that have made it happen. FYI - See my other reviews.
   
   Russ makes a compelling case for real estate and an even more compelling case for being wealthy. This book uses more real life examples, mostly people that have taken his course and done well in real estate, (including a minister). There are lots of key concepts covered, such as: leverage used for appreciating assets, being your own boss, creating a team, focusing on money-generating tasks, the law of averages and of course the importance of cash flow.
   
   Another great concept is, "you will be worth tomorrow what you owe today". The point here is, assuming you buy appreciating assets with the borrowed money, using leverage can create massive net worth down the road as it is paid off and appreciates.
   
   Russ shares a lot of knowledge that he has accumulated over the years, some if it-not so easily. For example, he talks about finding funding, and if the deal is right its always possible to find funding, you just need to know where to look.
   
   Overall, you'll walk away with a few good ideas that could make you millions as with all of the books mentioned in my reviews and on my blog bloglines.com/blog/KevinKingston
   
   By Kevin Kingston, Author of, A 20,000% Gain in Real Estate



3. The book was just "ok" Author try to sell his products throughout the book



4. This book is not that useful in that it does not cover any investor return topics surrounding real estate. By that I mean the book does not cover any techniques for measuring your return on a piece of property. It does give some general idea of different areas of real estate, however he does make mention many times that you should attend his seminars.



5. Real estate investing has different levels of players. Some are content to buy at list prices and hope for appreciation of the value of their holdings, some buy at list price and then rent a property to hope to offset some or most of the mortgage value while waiting for appreciation. Mr. Whitney goes a step further to show how to buy below list price and then to make the maximum amount possible by renting, leasing, or selling. This is a very useful handbook for the beginning investor. He provides many links to other resources, as well as very clear explanation of how and where to find the right kinds of properties to invest in.

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5 comments about Active Index Investing: Maximizing Portfolio Performance and Minimizing Risk Through Global Index Strategies.

1. Steve Schoenfeld's edited volume, "Active Index Investing," is a welcome addition to the literature on financial management. Although rigorous in content, its clear-to-follow chapters and illustrative sidebars combine to make this book extraordinarily useful as a primary textbook on MBA or executive education courses on financial analysis, financial instruments, fixed income asset pricing, and portfolio management. In addition, several chapters, including those dealing with enhanced indexing and benchmarks, will be of particular interest to scholars who are interested in the theoretical literature on portfolio management. Overall, "Active Index Investing" is a winner and gets my highest recommendation due to its clarity and breadth.



2. This book is quite simply contains the best information on the subject of indexing.
   
   It tracks the beginnings of index products and pays respects to the pioneers that developed this type of investing. Mr. Shoenfeld thoroughly decribes the myriad of vehicles that are available for investors today (this list grows every day it seems).
   
   But what really makes this book shine is the real-life examples and guest writers. Books about investment theory often lack concrete illustrations of the theories they espouse. Mr. Shoenfeld descibes in detail how and why individual investors, pension plans, and hedge funds use index products. In many cases, fund managers write the chapters. Getting this information "from the horse's mouth" allows insight into thought processes of those responsible for investing millions of dollars.
   
   The scope of the book is amazing, and even more is available on the e-ppendix on the Web. Congratulations to the author on putting together a massive reference book on the subject of indexing.



3. An important disclaimer: I am a specialist index portfolio manager a major index fund manager
   
   This is an excellent book that contains all the important reasons why your asset allocation should start with indexing and then think about active managers (not the other way around - pick the market haystack, not the active manager needle). The important points have not changed over the years, including during the bear market of 2000-2001. The bottom line is that costs matter.
   
   I was most impressed with chapter 19, which well describes the index portfolio management process and demonstrates how much more difficult it is to deliver benchmark returns than what people think. Every person who glibly retorts 'a trained monkey could manage an index fund' and 'what do you guys do all day anyway?' should read this. Index portfolio management is a unique challenge and we're always on a hiding to nothing to achieve this outcome.
   
   The chapters are well researched and there are plenty of references for the interested reader.
   
   It is a large book, but all the chapters are self contained and there is no loss of continuity by reading chapters individually.
   
   I ended up giving it four stars however as the low quality paper on which it was printed makes the book feel a little cheap. For a $90 book the publishers could do better.



4. Indexing is definitely the most cost effective way to invest and to control how your assets are allocated. At the end of the day, what ultimately drives return, is an intelligent asset allocation strategy and minimizing costs. A good financial planner who believes in this strategy should help you implement the asset allocation and monitoring processes. If the proper investment tools are used you can have the investments and the investment advice for less than the cost of the average mutual fund.



5. I found this book to be informative and relevant to my investing style. I liked the format and the specific chapter headings...It's a good sized book but there is a lot to cover.

1 comments about Paper Kills - Transforming Health and Healthcare with Information Technology.

1. I personally work in the Electronic Medical field and this book was well written in laymans terms. It is a good book for the general public to read to become more knowledgeable about the process and guidelines that need to be taken to put a project together. If I am a patient, I would buy this book!
   
   Thanks Newt!

3 comments about The Millionaires' Club: How to Start and Run Your Own Investment Club and Make Your Money Grow.

1. This book is a must have for those taking the necessary steps to a bright financial future. This book provided necessary information on all aspects of investment clubs from startup to management. I highly recommend this book.



2. Let's face it. Personal finance is a drag. So many books, so much advice, and so much confusion. That is until you read the Millionaire's Club. Surprisingly, the author Brown does an excellent job. I say surprisingly because most personal finance writers seem to be just as dense as the very books that they keep churning out to the general public. Brown's book, however is short, clear and helpful. She's a straight shooter that believes in serving up no fuss and no muss personal finance. Millionaire's Club has got to be one of the best how-to investment club books currently on the market. I should know. I started an investment club three weeks after reading the book.

   churning out.do a poor job of explaining difficult of little to of cutting through the morass of information involved in started starting ersonal finance jargon boiling down difficult concepts and Starting an investment club is Brown's book is not original, but it certainly is




3. The author based this book on the official gude from the National Association of Investors Corporation, which is like the bible to organize investment clubs. But this book adds a lot of practical experience from other investment clubs that the official guide doesn't have. Go ahead and buy it if you are thinkiing of getting a good hold in organizing your investment club.

5 comments about The Complete Guide to Investing in Foreclosures.

1. This is a basic beginnger's guide, and has more tangential information than relevant content. In fact, many chapters read like extended glossaries.
   I have no idea why there is a full religious chapter about faith, family, and friends. Christian parables can make good reading but do not fit here.



2. An official Library Weekly book review.
   
   EXCERPT:
   The primary key to success in the process of buying and selling foreclosed properties is not only to
   understand the process, but also to act on the information...
   
   RATING:
   5 of 5
   
   REVIEW:
   Steve Berges delivers an interesting look into the world of foreclosures, finding investment
   properties through court records and also through specific external web sites that provide
   info on properties about to foreclose. We know that foreclosure is an ugly reality on the real
   estate market, but it is happening daily and many investors simply don't know the steps on how
   to start. This book not only an introduction but it also guides you through your baby steps.
   A good buy!
   
   OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS:
   1. The Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Tax Lien and Tax Deed Auctions [ISBN 0978834607 at other online bookstores]
   2. The Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing [ISBN 047164711X]



3. This book was simply horrible. It was not one bit practical. All it does is teach its readers how foreclosures work. Furthermore, it does a horrible job explaining how they work. Berges, your ripped me off. I want my money back you crook.



4. I was a sucker for buying it. You don't have to be.
   
   The negative reviews are on target.



5. The book was wrapped in plastic and brand new, AT A USED PRICE! I love Amazon!

3 comments about Ending Global Poverty: The MicroFranchise Solution.

1. This book encompasses the most viable approach to humanitarian aid. I spent the past eight years working in humanitarian aid in West Africa and have managed many types of aid programs only to make costly errors and arrive at the same conclusions that are described in the book. This is the cutting edge in solving global poverty. Be prepared to take your thinking to a whole new level.



2. Despite many decades of relief efforts, global poverty is more severe than ever, and climbing fast! Food, clothing and medical care help, but they're only a temporary bandaid. The world needs a real solution, not more handouts! Now finally, there is an answer. Using the most successful economic model in history, Kirk Magleby and his colleagues are traveling the world, teaching the poor how to rise up out of their poverty through the miracle of Microfranchising!
   In this no-nonsense, hard-hitting, "real-life" book, Kirk Magleby will give you the straight facts behind the "true" causes of world poverty. For example, you will learn how donations of food and clothing can actually devistate a community's already fragile economy! And most importantly, you will learn how we can actually end global poverty in our lifetime! Kirk's world-tested solution is real, and it works! If you've ever wanted to really do something to help the world's poor, this is your handbook!



3. So many books on solving poverty focus on big government and non-profit solutions. Many of these have failed. Poverty solutions need to drill down to those who need the help. Microfranchising is a viable solution. It brings small enterprise solutions to people in need. This "business-in-a-box" idea can work.
   
   Without boring you with pages and pages of endless charts and rhetoric, KIrl Magleby quickly gets to the point and makes his case for microfranchising. It's an excellent and quick read that will get you excited about the possibilities.