Book Description
Ed Slott is without a doubt “one of the country's leading IRA experts” (Reader's Digest). Appearing at a time when virtually everyone is concerned about retirement savings, this authoritative thoroughly accessible book presents an easy-to-follow plan for making money—a lot of money— with your IRA. Slott shows readers how to choose the right financial advisor, manage vital information and deadlines, and create a retirement fortune that will not only benefit the individual, but continue to enrich beneficiaries for generations. This powerful, straightforward tool is the book for Americans interested in creating a fiscal windfall for the future.
Customer Reviews:
IRA for the long term.......2007-06-27
I think I understood the underlying theme of this book, but the author made it more difficult to read and understand than need be. It seemed he was trying to be either clever or funny to the detriment of the content.
Help when I Need It.......2007-01-13
ONly on the first chapter and already learning what I should be doing. Easy to read and understand. With book's help I may be able to save a lot of money.
Concise info on stretch IRA's.......2007-01-04
Ed Slott is considered THE expert on stretch IRA's. Book is aimed at investors who will probably die before depleting their IRA funds. It explains how to structure a stretch IRA to pass this money on to future generations with minimal taxation.
Book is better organized than Slott's previous books. It is very readable. I keep it for a reference and have purchased additional copies for gifts.
Requried Reading for Anyone with an IRA........2006-07-23
This book focuses on ensuring that your IRA is properly set up, so that it can be passed on to beneficiaries intact, effectively establishing a "stretch IRA". The stretch IRA describes an IRA held by a beneficiary, and which will pay out over their lifetime.
This book is very well organized, and the author is clearly very enthusiastic about his subject. He does quite well making his case, that you should ensure your IRA passes intact to a beneficiary, in that it can offer them HUGE tax advantages for their entire life time.
He is also quite good about explaining the steps you need to achieve this. Much of the book is reference material that will not apply to everyone at any given time, but that is not a real criticism. The book is cheap enough, and the sections that apply to all are worth the entire purchase price.
If you have an IRA, and you have any desire to pass your assets along to a beneficiary, this book is an excellent starting point.
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In recent years, stock market investing has been proven unstable and not very rewarding. In fact, many people have seen their retirement and personal holding accounts dwindle. This new book provides an alternate to investors. It provides detailed information on how to put money to work in a relatively safe private mortgage investment with a high return of 12 to 15 percent (or more) in most cases. Private mortgages have grown into a multi-billion-dollar industry. This market allows investors to earn substantially higher yieldswhile offering the security of real property to back the loan. Private mortgages have become an important fixed income vehicle for many investors with their personal funds, equity, and self-directed IRA accounts. Private mortgage investing isnt for the get-rich-quick type of person. However, you can comfortably double your money every 4 to 6 years. For example, should you invest in your self-directed IRA and re-invest as notes pay off? $100,000 at 12 percent grows to over $200,000 in six years, to $500,000 in 13 years and to over $1 million in 19 years. Private mortgage loans are backed by real property. Generally, you would not lend more than 55 percent on the value of the property, thus the investment is again relatively safe. Instead of concentrating on the borrowers credit history, private mortgage lenders concentrate their investment decisions on the real property itself. However, like any business or investment, there are a lot of details to learn, and you do not need to learn them on your own. Learning them on your own can be costly. In this economic environment of very low interest rates, you can still earn high yields with virtually little or no risk to your investment.
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Solid guide to private mortgage investing.......2007-03-27
Clark's book covers the basics that any investor will need to know, including why to choose private mortgage investing (and what your other options are) and how to go about doing it. It covers all of the different aspects of mortgages such as fees, interest rates, and even has handy tables to help you out. The appendices are the best feature as they have all the forms you will need as well as a comprehensive glossary (very useful!). This book covers everything you need to know to succeed, but were too scared to ask about. It even has case studies and examples explained with real numbers that help tie the whole thing together. I would recommend this book to anyone wanting to start earning money with private mortgage investments.
Invest in this book today.......2007-01-03
This book is straightforward and gives you a tremendous amount of information about investing in private mortgages. Unlike a lot of books of the investment genre, it does not try to sell you on services provided by the authors. In fact, I wish the book had a bit more reference material for making contacts to get started with this type of investing.
Desk Reference for ANY Investor!.......2006-12-20
Clark and Tabacchi have created a masterpiece of an educational and supportive tool that should become a desk reference for any investor from amateur through industry mogul. By providing the reader with an organized and easy to understand manual on the otherwise opaque investing industry, Clark & Tabacchi display their expertise in this subject matter by guiding the beginning investor through the processes of choice from traditional savings through stocks and bonds on to the lucrative market of Mortgage Investing.
The explanation of the reasoning behind the private mortgage industry that tells you why you would want to find yourself in this industry gets the juices flowing and interests peaked. Your journey includes a thorough exposure to strategies of Mortgage Investing, this resource is a must have companion.
A complete and honest investment guide.......2006-10-20
This is a well organized and very easy to understand investment manual, whether you are a newcomer or an old pro in the business of real estate. Included case studies and tables are effective in illustrating the process and possible outcomes of private mortgage investing. The author clearly explains all of the parameters to be considered when taking advantage of this type of investment opportunity. Points, fees, and procedures relevant to mortgages are explored in great detail. Safety measures, tax considerations, and foreclosure processes are also discussed, with examples of what could go wrong, and how to avoid losing your investment. This is a complete and honest assessment of private mortgage investing, with excellent references and suggestions of how to get started or increase the success of your investment activity.
Everything you need to know to succeed at private mortgage investing.......2006-10-10
Before reading Private Mortgage Investing, I knew very little about private mortgages. However, after reading it, I feel as though I really have the information I need if I decide to take this path of investing. This book provides an in-depth look at every aspect of private mortgage investing from getting the most out of your IRA to ways to invest your money. One of the most helpful sections of the book was the discussion on how to find potential borrowers - and discovering there are plenty of them out there. In fact, it was surprising to learn that 1.9 million homes were purchased by investors in 2004 - that's 23 percent of all home sales!
For me, the best part of this book is the case studies. Reading about an 18-year-old who is already investing her money and a 73-year-old who turned to private mortgage investing is an inspiration - it proves that anyone can invest their money in private mortgages and make a nice profit. Furthermore, the case studies provide valuable tips - such as the importance of working with a reputable, trustworthy broker - from investors who know what it takes to succeed.
There are also eight exhaustive appendices, one of which includes sample forms, among them an example of a mortgage note and a mortgage commitment letter. The second appendix features a complete loan package from a broker. Everything you need to get started is in this book! All in all, Private Mortgage Investing is a must-read for anyone interested in really learning how to get into private mortgage investing.
Customer Reviews:
Outstanding information on RMD's and IRA's in general.......2000-02-16
Roth to Riches enables the average person to understand the complexities of IRA's in detail. This is an outstanding book that should be recommended to anyone with a substantial amout of money in an IRA.
an excellent book for people evaluating their options.......1998-12-20
this book is an excellent resource book for ordinary people with large ira's who do not know what their options are or why they should consider a roth ira. It is a great way to check and balance the advice you are getting from other sources. I have utilized this book thoroughly with many of my clients.
Informative and Easy to Understand!!!.......1998-12-10
Roth to Riches is a must read for anyone who has ever considered or currently owns an IRA. Written in plain, understandable English (my native tongue), Mr. Bledsoe demonstrates the advantages and disadvantages of both the ordinary and the Roth IRA's. In this book, unlike other books that are also written in my native tongue but which make me wonder if English is in fact my native tongue, Mr. Bledsoe displays a unique ability to explain technical tax and financial planning concepts with candor and clarity. This book is interesting, informative and easy to understand. A bargain at this price. Thanks for the insights.
Some crucial points are no longer valid due to new regs........1998-11-09
This would have been a very excellent book had publication been withheld until after the Taxpayers' Relief Act of 1998 had been signed into law. Mr. Bledsoe was aware there were going to be important changes and he provideded a form in the back of the book, that the reader can use to send for an update on the the new regulations. Unfortunately the turn arround time for the update is quite slow. As the book reads in its present form, some very important areas are no longer accurate and an unwary reader could be lured into making a mistake in choosing a Roth IRA.
An easy-to-read book on Roth IRAs that's also comprehensive........1998-08-27
This is the first consumer-oriented book published (July, 1997) about the Roth IRA. As it turns out, it is a superb effort and one that other authors will be hard pressed to match with future Roth IRA titles. The author obviously spent many months fine-tuning his work. As the editor of the Roth IRA Web Site, I read this book in well under two hours and found it to be a remarkably easy-to-read book. One doesn't expect books on topics such as Roth IRAs to be pleasant reads, but this book was both fun-to-read and informative at the same time! I also gave the book to several others to read (including one person who had no idea how IRAs worked) and they confirmed my judgement. This is a great book on both traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs.
From a technical viewpoint, the information presented appears to be quite accurate and comprehensive. Although the Roth IRA technical corrections were not yet signed into law when the book was published, the author was obviously quite familiar with the proposed changes and he does reference the more important provisions. (The last page of the book provides a form to send in for a free report on the final Roth regulations when available.)
The book is 198 pages (8½" x 11" size) with the actual text running through page 90. Pages 91 through 121 are what the author calls Roth Conversion Advantage charts. Most of the rest of the book consists of a reprint of IRS Publication 590, the IRS explanation of IRAs. After you see the IRS explanation of how traditional IRAs work, you will like Roth IRAs even more!
Book Description
This book details each type of IRA and leads you through strategies to implement an IRA into your own portfolio. Step-by-step instructions show you how to set up an IRA, make contributions, select investments, and choose distribution methods. You'll get to know all three types of IRAs - Traditional, Roth and Educational. You'll explore the pros and cons of combining IRA's with individual investor situations, and see real-life examples illustrating how to get top IRA performance. You'll learn which investments work best in each type of IRA and how to convert a traditional IRA to a Roth. No other book contains the up to date information that is in this newly published book.
Customer Reviews:
Bad Title.......2006-06-10
This book is NOT about self-directed IRAs (investing in real estate, businesses, etc., through an IRA custodian). It is about traditional investment IRAs (SIMPLE, SEP, traditional, ROTH). If you are looking for a book on self-directed IRAs look elsewhere.
Practical, "user friendly" step-by-step instructions.......2001-03-06
All About Self-Directed IRA Investing provides even the most novice wage earner with effective, practical, "user friendly" step-by-step instructions on how to go about setting up an IRA account, make contributions, select investments, and choose distribution methods. All the pros and cons of combining IRA's with individual investor situations are surveyed and illustrated with real-life examples on how to get top IRA account performance. Very highly recommended for anyone undertaking their own financial planning, All About Self-Directed IRA Investing shows how to roll a retirement plan into an IRA; choose between a Roth and a traditional IRA, and convert a traditional IRA to a Roth -- and when to do it.
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Cash in on new tax breaks for IRAs, and enjoy the most favorable tax terms ever!
New, more liberal policies for Individual Retirement Accounts
(IRAs) make it easier for Americans to accumulate and retain IRA money. The New IRAs clearly explains how to take advantage of new rules and to avoid complicated tax traps.
Customer Reviews:
Saving and planning for a fiscally sound future.......2002-06-07
Written by finance columnist and certified financial planner Neil Downing, The New IRAs And How To Make Them Work For You is a straightforward and highly accessible guide to Individual Retirement Accounts and how to best make use of them in light of recent tax law changes. Individual chapters address how to manage an IRA, what to do when withdrawing from or inheriting an IRA, what a Roth IRA is and how it can serve your needs, and a great deal more. The New IRAs And How To Make Them Work For You is recommended as a first-rate primer written for the non-specialist general reader with an eye toward saving and planning for a fiscally sound future.
Book Description
Developing an understanding of your retirement plan options can be simple and painless. and it shouldn't take hours of reading. In IRA and 401(k) Investing, you will find legal, financial, and common sense information organized into clear, simple explanations that help you make sense of the crucial details. This book addresses all of the current rules and discusses the latest changes affecting them. smart tips help you avoid pitfalls and select the retirement plan that's right for you. Increased interest in do-it-yourself money management is a defining trend of our modern world, and the DK Essential Finance series provides the perfect personal finance library to help take advantage of this phenomenon. These outstanding guides provide a practical and impartial resource to guide you through important financial decisions. Useful questionnaires pinpoint one's financial status while easy-to-use charts and graphs help track cash flow, cut through the complexities of financial lingo, and gain the confidence needed to build real financial security. Readers can learn to invest online, live debt free, plan for retirement, or pay for a child's education.
Customer Reviews:
How do retirement plans work?.......2001-06-20
Saving money for retirement is not always easy, knowing where to put your money is perhaps complex with so many options. Depending on your situation, you can choose a plan with various tax consequences. Understanding the options is the first step towards a financially secure retirement.
This step-by-step guide will bring more understanding to the question of how to build a nest egg. The important principles of retirement plan investing are set out in a uncomplicated way. There are practical explanations to help you make sense of the legal and financial restrictions and opportunities. Charts show a visual representation of where you stand now and explain how you can reach your goals.
Will Social Security be enough to live on? According to the American Association of Retired Persons, Social Security benefits will replace 43% of the income you earn during the year before you retire. This income will also not protect you against inflation, so it is wise to plan for your own future.
Did you know there is a way to withdraw money from an IRA without penalty before you officially retire? See page 18. You might also want to consider an education IRA which is not a retirement account, but a vehicle to help pay for a grandchild's education. This handy book shows if you are eligible and what the contribution limits are.
While the information on taxes is comprehensive, you will still want to consult with a professional before making any final decisions. Some of the tax laws might have changed slightly from this edition but overall, the information will make you more aware of the choices you should consider to make the most of your money.
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The McGraw-Hill Investor’s Desk Reference is a book whose time has come. Compiling the up-to-date answers to virtually every important investment question—from “How do I invest online?” to “What is the difference between value and growth investing?”—this comprehensive guidebook puts today’s most important and frequently sought information at the fingertips of investors.
This one-of-a-kind, uniquely valuable reference book provides investors with:
*A complete dictionary of key terms
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*An examination of key economic indicators
*Descriptions of international markets and exchanges
*Fascinating sections on key investment people and literature
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