{"product_id":"making-money-simple-isbn-9781119537878","title":"Making Money Simple","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSimplify your financial life and ensure financial success into the future\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeeling paralyzed by the overwhelming number of complex decisions you need to make with your money?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou don’t need to be an expert to achieve financial freedom. You just need a framework that makes the right choices simple and easy to make. \u003ci\u003eMaking Money Simple\u003c\/i\u003e provides that much-needed process so you can get on the right track to long-term financial security.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis valuable resource provides a solid foundation for all the nuanced personal finance decisions you need to make as you go through your career, hit major life milestones, and look to grow wealth. It’s a blueprint for financial achievement—even through tough-to-navigate situations where there are no clear-cut rules.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter you read \u003ci\u003eMaking Money Simple\u003c\/i\u003e, you’ll be able to create your personal plan for success using proven wealth management methods and real-world financial strategies. From basic financial principles to advanced investing techniques, you’ll get comprehensive coverage of fundamental financial topics with easy-to-follow advice from author Peter Lazaroff, who draws from his expertise as the Chief Investment Officer of a multi-billion-dollar wealth management firm to give you the tools you need to simplify your financial situation and make the right moves at every opportunity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting your finances in order doesn’t have to be hard. It doesn’t require fancy, convoluted investment strategies. Nor does it require keeping track of detailed spreadsheets. You just need this step-by-step process to get your financial house in order and keep it that way forever.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt doesn’t matter what your specific situation is. We all need to understand our money—and what to do with it. \u003ci\u003eMaking Money Simple\u003c\/i\u003e shows you how to:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop clear financial goals and plan for your future\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the three crucial elements of building a strong financial house\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImplement effective investment strategies to grow your wealth and avoid costly mistakes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn ten smart questions to ask when hiring financial professionals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor those seeking to secure a solid financial future, Making\u003ci\u003e Money Simple: A Complete Guide to Getting Your Financial House in Order and Keeping It That Way Forever \u003c\/i\u003eis the roadmap to get you there. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 The Power of Time and Compounding 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Where Do You Want to Go? 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Where Are You Today? 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Creating a System for Financial Success 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Your Introduction to Investing 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Harnessing the Power of Markets 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Building a Portfolio to Meet Your Goals 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 How and Where to Invest Your Savings 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Facing the Realities of Market Downturns 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10 Family Finances 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11 Big Financial Decisions at Critical Junctions in Life 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12 How To Create Your Own Team of Professionals to Help You Succeed 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion: Building a System for Financial Success 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout The Author 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuiz: Is Your Financial House in Order? 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePETER LAZAROFF, CFA, CFP,\u003c\/b\u003e is the Chief Investment Officer at Plancorp, a multi-billion-dollar wealth management firm serving clients across the country. He also serves as the Chief Investment Officer for BrightPlan, a digital advisor that builds customized financial plans and goals-based investment portfolios. Peter is a nationally recognized speaker and a regular contributor to \u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eForbes\u003c\/i\u003e. Visit peterlazaroff.com to learn more and take a free Financial Wellness Assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"What should I do with my money?\" As the Chief Investment Officer of a multi- billion-dollar wealth management firm, Peter Lazaroff is no stranger to this question. The answer is surprisingly simple: create a plan and stick to it. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou don't have to be an expert to achieve financial freedom. You just need a framework for making good money decisions with minimal ongoing effort. \u003ci\u003eMaking Money Simple\u003c\/i\u003e outlines that process in jargon-free terms, so you can get on the right track to long-term financial security. You'll learn how to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop clear financial goals and a plan for your future\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the three crucial techniques for building a strong financial house\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImplement effective investment strategies to grow your wealth and avoid costly mistakes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn ten smart questions to ask when hiring financial professionals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book is designed to make holistic financial advice available to everyone, regardless of net worth. No matter your financial situation, \u003ci\u003eMaking Money Simple\u003c\/i\u003e will give you the tools and knowledge you need to write your own financial success story.\t \t \t  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for making MONEY simple\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Making Money Simple\u003c\/i\u003e gives you everything you need to turn career success into financial success. Peter's ability to distill complex ideas into easily digestible lessons makes this book an invaluable read—particularly for those asking, 'What should I do with my money?'\" \u003cb\u003e—SAM ALTMAN,\u003c\/b\u003e President, Y-Combinator; Chairman, OpenAI \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"One of the major challenges for investors today is understanding how to meet their current financial goals while also planning for their financial future. In \u003ci\u003eMaking Money Simple\u003c\/i\u003e, Peter Lazaroff provides an easy-to-understand framework to help investors meet their short-term and long-term goals.\" \u003cb\u003e—DAVID BOOTH,\u003c\/b\u003e Founder and Executive Chairman, Dimensional Fund Advisors \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The key to financial success is building an efficient savings and investment program that lets the magic of compounding work for you. Peter provides all the details in his wonderful book and puts you on the road to automating your financial well-being so you can enjoy the fruits of your labor today and forevermore.\" \u003cb\u003e—RICK FERRI,\u003c\/b\u003e Author of \u003ci\u003eAll About Asset Allocation\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe ETF Book: All You   Need to Know About Exchange-Traded Funds\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"If you're poring over the jumble of 401(k) choices you've just been handed, or simply figuring how to climb out from under your credit card and student debt, look no further: \u003ci\u003eMaking Money Simple\u003c\/i\u003e will supply you with just the road map to point the way out for you. Read, enjoy, learn, and prosper.\" \u003cb\u003e—WILLIAM BERNSTEIN,\u003c\/b\u003e Author of \u003ci\u003eThe Four Pillars of Investing\u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e The    Investor's Manifesto: Preparing for Prosperity, Armageddon,\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eEverything in Between\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Making Money Simple\u003c\/i\u003e is like getting financial advice from a money-savvy friend who just wants to see you succeed. It doesn't try to impress you with investment jargon or try to show off with complicated concepts that you'll probably never need. 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