5 comments about Start Late, Finish Rich: A No-Fail Plan for Achieving Financial Freedom at Any Age (Finish Rich Book Series).

1. Had heard about the book, but it took me over 6 months before I purchased. Wished I bought it sooner, I would have been nearer to financial freedom, however, the author shows you how you can achieve it at any age. Would be great for those now out of college and at their first jobs.



2. I read a lot of financial planning books and this is one of the better ones. I look for books that give a lot of detail and ideas. This book does give you some information you can find elsewhere, but he gives you ideas on how or where to execute these strategies.
   
   In regards to saving money, we rarely look at everyday ordinary habitual expense to cut back. We are always trying to trim our grocery bills, household bills, etc. He suggests looking deeper into daily expenses like eating lunch out daily, that extra Latte or that lottery ticket. Most other reviewers have it wrong when they say he is trying to curb your fun, but he wants you to be wealthy. Just eliminate some of these expenses and put it toward your savings and you can be wealthy. One reviewer is correct when he states that some people don't have a Latte factor (I don't), then what? Well part Two covers this.
   
   He is very big on saving in your 401(k) if you have one, but putting $[...] per day is a little much for some people on a limited budget. While I agree with his mythology on this, for some people $[...] per day can be 30 to 40 percent of they pay. I recommend starting with less.
   
   He dose give advice on reducing debt, but never gives a sound plan for paying this off. I know no one can explain it all, but he could have spent some time on this issue as it huge for people in their 40 and above (his target audience).
   
   Part two describes how to get extra money with out getting a second job. Mostly by home based businesses and real estate. He explains in detail the various places he recommends, such as E-bay selling, Multi Level Marketing, and franchising. He explains each in detail and what to look for so you don't get ripped off. Most books don't nearly take the time to do this.
   
   He gives a lot of step by step instructions and advice on what to look for in E-bay selling, Multi Level Marketing, and franchising which is a great help. As most people know, there are a lot of scam artist in Multi Level Marketing so he combats them. Remember that E-bay selling, Multi Level Marketing, and franchising is not right for everyone so be careful on this. The purpose is to generate extra money, not to get rich quick. This is a great point.
   
   After spending some time in real estate, some of his numbers are off. He assumes that every location can raise $100,000 to $500,000 over the original price of the house you purchased in two years. This rarely happens unless you purchased below market value and this does not happen often either. This does not say you can not make money in real estate, but it is not as easy as Mr. Bach suggests.
   
   Part Three is about giving back. He suggests what all other personal finance books ignore, is you have to give some thing back in order to gain some thing. He says you do not necessarily have to give money to start, just your time and effort can do. I agree with his principle of giving back to the community as many people can not afford to give money to churches, organizations or individuals. This is why Habitat for Humanity works so well.
   
   Just remember, every author is out to make money on his books. Judging him for that is a mistake. Judging him on the merits of his conclusions is what it is about. Though I do not agree with some of Mr. Bach's numbers, his theory is sound and worth reading to get the knowledge he professes. I also like he treats this book as a coaching tool. I felt motivated through out the whole book. Mr. Bach made me feel that there were others in my shoes now and that I can do it as others have. I also like the step by step instructions, the advice and detail he does through in explain certain aspects. Some things of course I wish he would have explained more. No book can give you every piece of information, this one comes close.
   
   If I could give him 4 ½ stars I would.
   
   
   Enjoy



3. This book has help me in many a different way. I am glad to have found this book in my late twenties. All I want to say is thank you for a wonderful book.



4. David Bach is one of the more successful personal finance gurus who pumps out shelves of books, sells seats at seminars, and so on. He is a brand as much as he is an author. This book focuses on the financial requirements of those who realize they need to get ready for retirement, but they let the clock get too far ahead of them. They are like a batter who falls behind the pitcher, 0-2 and still want to get on base. This book provides a practical and good natured guide and how you can get to retirement somehow, someway, if you are willing to do what is necessary.
   
   Bach presents his material in 23 chapters divided into five parts. He is very clear that Living Rich is more about quality of life than just having more money that you have to be miserable to acquire and never get to use in ways that have any personal meaning for you.
   
   Part One focuses on why you need to start now and why freedom is more important than mere money. Part Two talks about how you can spend less. You know you have to, so why not give you your daily $5 latte and brew your own cup of Joe? He also provides a good system for paying off your credit cards and how to negotiate with your bank and credit card company to lower interest rates and penalties. He also provides sound warnings about those credit counseling companies. Basically, stay away from them. He does provide info on good financial counseling resources and how you can check on them.
   
   Now that you have stopped the bleeding you can go on to Part Three and learn ways to Save More. Bach provides good methods to help you pay yourself first by automatically saving and explains why boring investments are much better than exciting ones when it comes to your financial future. Still, you ability to save is limited by your income, so Part Four helps you focus on a number of ways to make more at your job, at part time opportunities or side businesses that allow you to keep your job, but provide valuable supplementary income.
   
   Part Five is about your quality of life and why your money is really about serving this purpose. Bach also explains why giving and blessing the lives of others is a great way to enhance the quality of your own life.
   
   Reviewed by Craig Matteson, Ann Arbor, MI



5. Hello everyone, first off i have read David's "Automatic Millionaire" and if you want a good book to get you hyped about investing I would read that one first. I just started reading this one and it has some of the same principles except it's guided to accelerating the investing process incase you started investing later on in your life. My personal recommendation is if your kind of interested in investing or you're looking to know the big picture of the different types of investing then David Bach's books are a solid choice for easy reading and comprehension.

5 comments about Pass the 7: A Training Guide for the NASD Series 7 Exam (Pass the Test Series).

1. I passed yesterday with the help of this book! Originally, I was handed STC materials and told "good luck". I had no prior exposure to the investment world and was really overwhelmed. Well, after a week of trying to read a book heavy enough to give you a torn rotator cuff, I started searching for some alternatives. I came across this book and found it very easy to read. It takes a lot of work to pass this test but Mr. Walker has a way of putting things in a narrative format. You will find yourself at times actually enjoying the content! There are other support materials available (highly recommend additional quizzes either on disk or printed material) from the author as well that are also worth checking out but if you are struggling, this book will make sense of the material. I am also a picky person when it comes to studying materials so I prefer a brand new book vs. a used because it helps to highlight what you need to study, not what someone else may have struggled with. So my advice is, buy it new, not used if you are taking this for the first time.
   
   As a side note about studying this material in general, there are some video lectures out there that really help tie a lot of this stuff together for those that need a "visual" (especially when it comes to Options)and it complements this book nicely. Also, I believe Mr Walker is working on a DVD or video of material soon so I would definitely keep an eye out for that! Good luck!



2. I am a Colorado CPA who had securities licenses (7.63.24.3) back in the 90's. Due to a change of the mortgage market, "ahem", I had to retest to get back in the business.
   
   I took the 65 (85 % score), 63(90% score) and 7(90% score) and am pleased as can be with Mr. Walker's books. Not only do they contain the facts that are needed to pass the exams, but is actually presented in a format that you are still interested in, and awake by the time you get there! Really brilliant training materials. As an active license CPA I can only ask,when is he going to do that too?
   
   Again, thanks so much. OUTSTANDING study materials.



3. I purchased the book as a supplement to my firm's program and had fantastic results. I actually preferred the book over the firm's info, and scored a 90% on my first attempt. I would highly recommend this guide for anyone preparing to sit for the 7.



4. Just very easy to understand. I used this book to help me to get through some tough concept like option. I passed my exam and I get my license.



5. Using Pass The 7 and Series 7 For Dummies as my primary study material
   I recieved an 88 on the exam. They say the average passing score is
   73 so these books should help you get better than that. Good luck!

5 comments about Complete Guide to Real Estate Tax Liens and Foreclosure Deeds: Learn in 7 Days-Investing Without Losing Series (Investing Without Losing).

1. I've bought a couple of tax lien books after seeing some commercials on TV. This is the easiest so far to understand because it breaks down the auction process and the research process into steps and checklists. The other books tend to give you an encyclopedia article of what tax liens are, but this one clearly tells you HOW to do it not just WHAT it is.



2. I was curious about the topic of tax liens after reading about it. This book clearly explained what it is. It showed examples, and illustrations. And it didn't carry the usual garbage of having too many pages with no content. This book is a quick read but every page is filled with information that I was able to use.



3. This is a very very quick read and a definite time saver for people on the go. I think if you are new to this and didn't know how tax liens work, you will really find this book to be helpful as it guides you step by step. It is very specific on what you should do and what forms to fill out. I have looked at other tax lien resources mainly John Beck's expensive tax lien program on TV. I found this book to be cheaper and more direct to the point, while the latter having little or no resources unless you want to pay more for coaching and stuff.
   
   Also I was surprised to find the free online community with this book. It makes the learning process a little easier when you have questions and you can ask people including the author directly.



4. A good book that demistifies any confusion about tax sales throughout the country. Easy to read and easy to follow. Breaks down all the information into an organization fashion. Unfortunately, the author's website isn't working.



5. This book is very easy to understand. It gives you step by step information and resources on tax liens and deed. I would recommend this book to any one that wants to know about tax lien and deeds.

5 comments about The Only Investment Guide You'll Ever Need.

1. Great book to have on the shelf as a reference. Easy to understand and full of pertinent information. My daughter will graduate from college next month and she will receive a copy of this book as a graduation present.
   rich berman



2. I'll admit it. I'm pretty much a cynic. I've read a few finance books, and they often make me feel more daunted. Everyone comes across as all-knowing, that their advice is the best. The thing that makes this book different than many of the others, is because (as I believe he says in the intro) other books tell you how to play the game, but not whether or not you should be playing it at all. In this book, Tobias gives you perspective as to what kinds of investments you should be making, if at all. I really appreciate that aspect of the book. He really takes a birds-eye view of investing and personal finance. It was so good I thought I would buy a few copies and give them to my family and friends. This is the first review I've ever written on Amazon, and wouldn't spend my time otherwise, but it's a first-rate book. I wish he wrote some more books that followed up on this to go into more detail on related topics. I felt like I could trust his advice, which perhaps sounds dangerous, but at least that's how I felt. Great book, hope you learn something form it if you purchase it.



3. This is a good read for those of us looking to improve our financial health and know only a little about investing. No magic solutions here: save money and invest wisely. But what does investing wisely mean exactly? Read this book for more. The author reviews concepts we know about the benefits of compound interest and the wisdom of index funds, and he does this by using his own stories to make this dry subject a bit more fun. The version I read didn't have a section on ETFs so you'll have to look elsewhere for that information.



4. I found this book very readable and full of excellent information. Although not all the latest vehicles are included, the information is useful for the typical investor. It is easy to read and understand by the beginning investor.



5. It is funny how several reviewers criticize the author's recommendation to "not lose money", while that is the number one rule from the richest person on the planet, Warren Buffett.
   They miss the fact that there is more to that statement that its simple basic message.
   I too have read a number of investment books and I found this one to shine above the rest for a simple reason: It covers a wide range of basic investment options, without equivocating, and goes into just enough detail to explain the investment without bogging down the reader with unnecessary details. If the reader wants more info, they can certainly continue researching.
   I really like the fact that the author gives definite thumbs-up or thumbs-down to certain investment vehicles (and gives good reasons why), where other advisors hem and haw about even the most ridiculous ideas such as annuities.
   Some reviewers claim this book is for beginners while others say that it's NOT for amateurs. I think it requires some basic knowledge but overall is a great reference and guide to get the average investor on track to a good solid foundation in investing and well on their way to a respectable portfolio. Any expectations beyond that are totally misguided.

5 comments about Security Analysis: The Classic 1951 Edition.

1. Want to get started investing the right way, start with the basics and build a foundation. Started investing as of Jan '08, it's now March '08 and I gotta tell you, there's no rush in investing by skimming thru this book. Sit down, relax and educate yourself. It's a good start and it's the right start. I'll keep you all posted on my investment progress. Aloha!



2. This book is rightly considered the true bible of stock analysis, and is famous also for being how Warren Buffet approaches investing, as Graham was Buffet's own teacher.
   
   The book has extensive chapters dealing with every topic useful to the subject of stocks, from reading financial statements (one of the things that almost all amateurs could probably be better at, including myself), to assessing the company's true value, breakup value, etc. As one writer here already said, this is no easy path to riches, since this is a true discipline that takes a lot of work, but it can be done.
   
   However, late in his life, Graham was interviewed and said that his views had changed, and made a very important statement at the time. He said that for many decades, exhaustive methods of stock analysis had been profitable, but that was no longer the case. One must remember that the goal of his method is often not so much for determining the true value of a stock to be bought as an investment, so much as whether it should be liquidated, and the parts sold off, which are worth more individually than the company itself.
   
   In other words, the parts are worth more than the whole, and his method was a profitable way to assess likely candidates for this process. If I remember right, Graham himself was involved at least once in regard to a certain company as an activist investor who successfully pressured management to accept a buy-out or liquidate the company.
   
   In fact, at the time of the interview, Graham said that "He was no longer a proponent of detailed methods of stock analysis." He said that there had been a time when that was quite profitable, but that times had changed, and he now favored a cash-flow oriented approach. This method has many adherents now, and Standard and Poors, for example, is known today for using a proprietary cash-flow analysis. Basically, the true value of a company, and therefore its stock, is essentially the present discounted value of all future cash flows.
   
   That having been said, I still learned a lot from this book, and it has probably never been equalled as a rigorous text on the skills to do true stock evaluation and value-style investing.



3. I had to put this book down after skipping pages, sections, chapters, etc due to the academic writing style (way too wordy) and the vague examples/formulas. Like another reviewer I'd suggest that someone take all of the information in this book and boil it down to something easily readable with concrete examples. I've read tons of investing and educational texts and was bored to tears with this one but gave it 3 stars as I think there are some good nuggets buried in it. My most recent investing book was Rule #1 and it seemed like a very simplied version but an easy, understandable read, so maybe I'll wait for the Cliff Notes ;) I'm a trader/investor and don't need one on my shelf to "appear" smart...anyone want to buy my copy of this book?!



4. This is the a must read for any investors. It is, however, quite difficult for beginners to comprehend, though. At least I didn't understand it quite well until after I took Corporate Finance, Accounting, etc... and studied for my CFA exam.
   
   I'd recommend beginners read Graham's "The Intelligent Investor", which help create a concrete basis of your investment philosophy.



5. While the fly on this text touts the fact that this edition is photocopied from the original text, the process did not work. The text copy is fuzzy and blurred making it hard to read. This process was not disclosed in the Amazon summaries available for purchase decision which I find troubling. I would not recommend this text.

5 comments about Executing Your Strategy: How to Break It Down and Get It Done.

1. I enjoyed reading this book. It has so much insight, so much good information. It is an amazing book. I love it.
   P.S. it would be a good idea to also see "What is strategy" by Michael Porter.



2. I had high hopes for this book but ended up returning it after getting a look at the table of contents and flipped through the book. The title itself is a bit misleading in that I expected a high energy 'let's tackle some big problems' kind of attitude. Instead, the text is dry and laborious. I'm much happier with two other books: Back of the Napkin and Making Things Happen. They will get you where you need to go.



3. I love this book. The Executives make a decision and then stand back and hope it gets implemented. Everything must be tied together. This book goes through how to Execute Strategy all the way through the organization. Break it down and get it done!



4. A really good book. It is a pleasure for me to write my opinion about it. Especially the first 3 chapters have opened my eyes. Almost every important aspect is supported by a relative case study.
   
   Finally, the fact that important research and findings of other prestigious authors is used in a beautiful way along with the author's research makes it really a masterpiece. I feel like I have studied 5 different books on the topic.
   
   I certainly recommend it.



5. Strategy Execution seems to be the new buzz in making businesses work better. This is good. All that closer to an holistic view of how it all works together seems to be, at least in part, the holy grail of business performance nirvana.
   
   "Executing your Strategy" is a thoughtful and interesting addition to business literature which provides useful insights worth exploring into making business work better. Unfortunately, amidst the insights, it falls into a genre of books which try to generalise from a limited number of examples by generating a business hypothesis / framework which extends beyond the bounds that the data from which it appears to derive can support. There is simply little theoretical depth from which the practicalities of execution can be launched.
   
   Ironically, the weakest parts of the book were the part about "strategy" itself and the part which I thought would be the strongest: the execution side. Given its centrality, I'm still trying to work out how the book actually describes / defines strategy beyond the "strategic path" argument, what goals relate to what long-range intentions, and what relationship these have to "goals" depicted in strategy maps and milestones which drive project plans.
   
   It's probably just me!!
   
   However and alas, the difficulties are not unexpected: a beautiful framework punctuated by some hand-waving argument at critical points which tries to obscure the inherent difficulties of making "strategy" and "strategy execution" practical. The different parts of Strategy Execution Framework (SEF), as described, are not as well aligned as the diagram makes them out to be, although I'm sure that can be improved.
   
   In my younger days, when I didn't know any better and I was looking for something to order my thoughts about this type of stuff, I probably would have given it 4 or 5 stars. But now, for me, as the number of books of this type that I read increases, it simply can't reach the 4 star threshold. It simply doesn't tell me anything fundamentally new. Nevertheless, it is a good try which provides quite a few clues which may, with further exploration, lead to something. For me, again, I suspect moving forward will rely on me NOT reading books of this genre any more. A good blend of theory, craft, insight and experience perhaps is what I need. Time to move on methinks!!

5 comments about Theory U: Leading from the Future as it Emerges.

1. I was at a conference where Otto spoke just a few weeks ago and hearing him speak about Theory U and seeing his passion for the field was inspiring. I would say that this was not a book that I read, I studied it. Presence was an extraordinary conversation and this work helped me understand the depth and the power of the U framework in creating our future drawn from insights from the future.
   
   This is not one of those fad books or consumer business books based on here is what I did so you should do it to. Understanding the U process is a journey and not something you read and go "do". I have a lot of learning and trying to do to start to realize the power of this framework. And there in lies the beauty of this work. I can revisit over and over again and I will never stop learning from the nuances contained within the book.
   
   I highly recommend this book and Otto's other works if you are looking to help create sustainable changes in our world.



2. A clear and concise view about leadership. A scientist who dares to incorporate spirtuality in his findings. It builds bridges between the businese world and the spiritual world. This is the way of the future and gives you the possibilty of really understanding the way to enrich your life in a corporate jungle. Every one, especially leaders should read this book.



3. As CEO Coach, Poet and author of a book that helps leaders unleash their genius and the genius of their teams and coroprations, I find this book very helpful. It breaks down what is often an intutive process that great leaders unconsciously use. Read this one. Paul David Walker Unleashing Genius: Leading Yourself, Teams and Corporations



4. Having completed my own reading of "Theory U" by Easter '08, I gladly lent it to my boss 'three floors' above myself. I now understand why a professor of management in DK last year claimed this book the most important book of leadership in this decade.
   
   To a non-professional like myself, the completeness of the social theory of the U field seems to be somewhat comparable to Darwin's theory of Evolution, Maxwell's equations of electrodynamics, or Einstein's theory of general relativity just to mention some well know (by name :). The common characteristics that I have in mind is the connection of studies by different scientists, explaining all earlier observations in one whole theory and bringing our understanding to a higher level.
   
   Once having understood Scharmer's numerous new ideas of social technology, I realized that for many modern (Western?) companies, mastering the difficulties of empathy is one important next step towards true innovation. That is innovation comprehended as creating what is needed, which is not necessarily what is wanted.
   
   This book applies to managers, but not being a manager myself I still had more benefit from this treasury of thaughts than from many other books that I've ever read.
   
   Leading is not just a question of management. It is also a question of leading your life in the direction, which is meant for you. You find that direction by listening to and acting from the source of your true self that needs to develop. Your motivation to do so is the wonderful idea that what is truly good for you is good for your local environment, for your society, and for the world.
   
   I whish you a pleasant journey through the U field.



5. If you are considering whether or not to buy this book- just do it!!! Its easy to read. It presents ideas using multiple methods- tables, visual maps, stories, interviews, explanations and so on. A nice blend of practical and theoretical. Always thought provoking- a good book to continually go back to re-read sections as the need arises. Very very well researched.

5 comments about The Volatility Edge in Options Trading: New Technical Strategies for Investing in Unstable Markets.

1. I have read many books on options -- from Cox/Rubinstein's mid-80s textbook treatise (now, sadly, out of print) to Bookstaber, to MacMillan, to Natenberg.
   
   This is by far the best book on options I have read in years. A tremendous blend of the academic and practical, the mathematical and the tactical. Jeff's explanations of the various moving parts of option pricing is superb. Great graphs, tables, lucid writing.
   
   Excellent examples of trade progressions so you can see how the value of a position alters dynamically -- whether over a single trading day such as expiration or over a number of days.
   
   While this is aimed at a more advanced trader with a deeper understanding of both the mathematics of option pricing and descriptive statistics in general, I think even beginners should crack it open. Even if it is a bit of a struggle at first, you will be rewarded by reading it.
   
   Highly recommended.



2. One of the few trading books that instructs the reader on when, where, why, and how to place an option trade that has an excellent statistical probability of success. His Standard Deviation Spike Graphs are useful in that they can help to identify (by scanning), and capitalize (complete trading plan)on profitable opportunities. There are many more useful bits of info. The author is a professional trader using the techniques he writes about; many of which I (20+ yr option student/vet) use, and can confirm that they work. He is also correct in stating that successful options trading is darn near a full time job. For new traders beware, his advice is geared towards bloodied experienced traders, so practice for a while. Micheal Jordan telling us his secrets on how he drove the lane against Jabbar, Worthy, and Rambus is useful but be careful during practice (a pull-up perimeter jumper might be lower risk at first). As always, any advice on trading without a complete trading plan will fail to help any trader. If you are close to making it, continue to learn all that you can while knowing that this book will definitely help push you over the edge into long term trading success. This book is a must for any trading shelf, and is a steal at this price.



3. Certainly worth the money paid. If you trade options on a regular basis, you will appreciate the fine points that the author has tried to highlight. Although, I must say, its not an easy read; certainly not for people who do not trade options regularly or do not understand options mysterious behaviors. You will find "meeting of minds" between the author and a seasoned option traders.



4. This is an excellent resource for those who want to really understand more complex option positions and trade management. He explains the theory and mathematics very well. I've been able to replicate his "spike" analysis in MS Excel and have back tested many of his examples. Jeff is top notch as far as applying his background from life sciences and technology to trading financial markets. One key thing I learned was to manage the option trade itself and not the underlying or holding until expiration. Also there are several examples of market behavior that are inexplicable with Black-Scholes theory and he shows you how to spot those opportunities. You'll find good suggestions for trading the earnings and expiration cycle too. Volatility and Time are what you are trading with options. One caution, some of the trades involve short positions and he explains delta-neutral tips from professional hedgers. You just have to manage your own risk and work with what you are comfortable with. I've found this book very useful in setting up option income trades like Long Iron Condors and selling Put or Call spreads. You'll need to go through the book a few times. It makes much more sense as you apply these principles to real trades.



5. A well-written book with clear explanations. Not enough to make money on a consistent basis.

5 comments about The Ultimate Dividend Playbook: Income, Insight and Independence for Today's Investor.

1. The Ultimate Dividend Playbook.Peters- Morningstar
   
   This is the most reveling read on
   dividends. What to do, how to do, and most important, when to do.
   First and foremost lay out a plan for your future investment strategy.
   If your stock is growing and the dividend is increasing rapidly, and the stock has a good continual good read in profit and growth, I normally re-invest my dividend for a year. If the stock begins to vasilate on a regular basis, I stop the re-investment and take the cash.Then if I know that the stock climb back up, I will use the cash dividend to buy more. If you notice when the dividend is re-invested, it normally is at a stocks high.
   This is a wonderful book for anyone that wants to take control of there investments.
   
   Thank you,Peters Morningstar
   
   Anthony Oliverio



2. Sometime ago I bought and read following books on dividend investing:
   1. Beating the S&P with Dividends, How to Build a Superior Portfolio of Dividend Yielding Stocks by Peter O'Shea and Jonathan Worrall
   2. The Standard & Poor's Guide to Building Wealth with Dividend Stocks by Joseph R. Tigue
   3. Dividend Growth Investment Strategy, How to keep your Retirement Income Doubling Every Five Years by RoxAnn Klugman, J.D.
   
   The above books are rather shallow in their treatment.
   
   Recently, I bought "The Ultimate Dividend Playbook" by Josh Peters. I have read a few chapters already and find it excellent: It deals with the why, how and what of dividend investing. It gives you the knowledge to be confident in dividend investing. I have already read the book "The Five Rules for Successful Stock Investing: Morningstar's Guide to Building Wealth and Winning in the Market" by Pat Dorsey, which is an excellent book on fundamentals of stock investing, and I recommend reading it first before reading the Dividend Playbook.



3. Overall good overview of dividend stock investing. But too much of the author marketing talk about his newsletter is a turn off for me, his track record should be included in his service promotion material.
   
   The title of this book should be The Ultimate Dividend Playbook...- Subscribe my newsletter and go fishing.



4. This book uncovers one of the most powerful investing techniques that no one seems to know - that investment in high dividend growth companies can be extremely profitable. The author explains why and gives some innovative insights into how to implement such a strategy. The book is worthwhile alone for the two tables that show examples of companies that meet the author's criteria. Based on this book I plan to expand my investments of this type.



5. Nicely lays out the plays to find a money generating stock for the long haul. Very helpful in todays environment.

5 comments about The Complete Guide to Currency Trading & Investing: How to Earn High Rates of Return Safely and Take Control of Your Investments.

1. I would like consumers to know that at least one reader was not satisfied with this book. I returned my copy and got a refund.
   
   Amazon is removing this and other critical reviews (speedyboy only gave it 3 stars). A 1-star review ("Useless") dated March 16 was also removed.
   
   My review violates Amazon guidelines, which are so open to interpretation that practically any review can be disallowed. I revised my comments to make the review less opinionated, but it still got yanked. So I will now say what I really think about this book. In prior versions, I tried to be circumspect.
   
   I believe that this book was cobbled together from material that's already out there. You can get the same material found in this book by visiting a few currency trading websites. The publisher's product description displayed on Amazon wildly overstates the book's content. It's a shameful abuse. Amazon apparently can apply stringent guidelines to reviews but give carte blanche for publishers to concoct fanciful descriptions of their products. I contacted Amazon with my concerns and was told that it was my responsibility to complain to the publsher.
   
   Among the book's many shortcomings is a brief discussion of chart reading. There are no actual charts shown. How could you hope to educate people on chart reading without showing what one looks like?
   
   Someone asked about the interview "section" of the book. The book does not have any interviews. Not one currency trader is named or quoted, either directly or indirectly.
   
   This book is the #1 seller in its category, not surprising since unfavorable reviews are being supressed. Rest assured, I will continue to post my review as often as I can to thwart Amazon's attempt to protect this book. My review has received 42 helpful votes, more than any of the glowing evaluations.



2. Well Jamaine has done it again. She has written another book about m.oney. This time we are going to learn about currency trading and investing.
   
   Now the US dollar is the cornerstone of the worlds economy. What we learn from Jamaine's book is that the euro is now used by 300million people. It is fast becoming a rival.
   
   There is a nice little write up about the G8. Now did you know about the power wheeled by the central bank? When they lower interest rates this makes it easier to borrow m.oney. In turn this stimulates economic growth and consumption.
   
   I've learnt that Japan has the world's second largest economy. Switzerland the 4th largest holder of gold.
   
   The Forex market operates 24hrs a day around the world. The reason for this is there has been an increase in global trade and foreign investment. Forex is a global network of currency dealers.
   
   The Language of Forex, which is found in chapter 4, gives a run down on different terms. Such as:
   
   Base currency
   Ticks
   Quote currency
   Cross currency pairs
   Pips
   Market order
   Limit order
   Stop order
   
   She shows how your m.oney can be doubled. Jamaine tells what to look out for and what not to do. There are traps and pitfalls so be careful. Technical analysis is the most used method of making decisions. And always remember, only invest what you can afford to lose.
   
   
   



3. Jamaine Burrell's "The Complete Guide to Currency Trading and Investing" is an excellent reference manual which offers a well-rounded background to foreign currency markets. There are extensive descriptions of each major central bank and their relationships with one another and the global economy as it pertains to currency trading. Someone unfamiliar with trading foreign currencies and the unique language associated with it should have a firm grasp of the fundamentals once reading through this book. As a seasoned stock and options trader, it was refreshing to get a different view of trading from the Forex side of things. The fundamental analysis was very complete and covered many economic indicators for all the major countries. There could have been more detail in the technical analysis portion and it would have been nice to see examples of charts for easier understanding. However, the information provided in the appendices completes the book nicely and makes this book a great tool to keep in any trader's collection.



4. For a novice, I found The Complete Guide to Currency Trading & Investing a good reference book. I would like to have seen a few illustrations to support some of the prose that was a little difficult to follow. For example, illustrations would have helped to better comprehend the descriptions on the symmetrical triangle pattern, flags and pennants pattern.



5. While I liked the general information in the book, I found it very basic regarding Forex. [...] A fair to good basic discussion of Forex, but lacking in usable information to actually trade with. The discussions of technical indicators is very weak. On page 167 it discusses the "Head and Shoulders Pattern." It defines the left shoulder, the right shoulder, and the Head, but does not say what the pattern means or what a trader could use the pattern for. I would not recommend the book to anyone who is seriously trading the Forex market.