Protect your clients – and yourself – from all kinds of financial chicanery and stupidity with this vital new bookIt doesn't matter if a financial error was made because of malice or ignorance – the end result is that you lose money. Luckily, you don't have to sit idly and take it. If you have Protecting Clients from Fraud, Incompetence and Scams, you can identify and avoid the dysfunctional sectors of the financial industry, steer clear of the fallout from the Madoff Era,...

A detailed look at how Warren Buffett really investsIn this engaging new book, author Prem Jain extracts Warren Buffett's wisdom from his writings, Berkshire Hathaway financial statements, and his letters to shareholders and partners in his partnership firms-thousands of pages written over the last fifty years. Jain uncovers the key elements of Buffett's approach that every investor should be aware of.With Buffett Beyond Value, you'll learn that, contrary to popula...

Come over to the short side.Ever since Dutch trader Isaac Le Maire invented short selling in 1609 (and evoked the first ban on it), short selling has been seen as the dark side of stock trading-slightly suspect and too intricate for individual investors. Today, short selling is an integral part of all markets and new tools can make it as simple as buying stocks.As Michael Shulman explains in this book, a short seller is a profit-seeking contrarian who sees ...

Break into the brokerage business.Here is a step-by-step handbook for joining this elite group. Written by an accomplished mortgage broker with more than 15 years in the business and 2,000 deals to his credit, this book covers everything from whether or not real estate financing is the right career move, to how to master the skills necessary to be successful.• Overview of a day in the life of a mortgage broker—including the pros and cons of the car...

Praise for The Financial Numbers Game"So much for the notion 'those who can, do-those who can't, teach.' Mulford and Comiskey function successfully both as college professors and real-world financial mercenaries. These guys know their balance sheets. The Financial Numbers Game should serve as a survival manual for both serious individual investors and industry pros who study and act upon the interpretation of financial statements. This unique blend of battle-earned scholarship and ...

The keys to financial success and security are just one book awayInvesting in the equity or stock market has never been riskier-or more profitable. In The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Stock Investing, veteran Certified Financial Planner Sarah Young Fisher and business writer Susan Shelly lead the novice investor through the often confusing process of investing in the stock market, helping him or her think like a veteran trader.• Written with...

Do you know what is on your credit report? Are you sure? Most people have no idea, but what you don't know can definitely hurt you. Even if you've never missed a payment there could be small mistakes that can lead to big problems.Don't leave yourself at the mercy of credit repair scam artists who make big promises that they can't keep. You can do it yourself, this book will show you how to:- Fix your own credit report- Avoid credit repair scams- Improve your c...

“Wise advice—custom tailored for Canadians—all investors will appreciate.” —Charles D. Ellis, Author of Index Revolution and Winning the Loser’s Game What will your retirement taste like—cat food or steak? Good advice can make all the difference! Your Money’s Worth: The Essential Guide to Financial Advice for Canadians not only covers must-know concepts in the areas of investing, insurance, and retirement and estate planning, it also unveils t...

Technical analysis and fundamental analysis comprise two categories with which to analyze securities and investment decision-making. Technical analysis is an imperative device for investors and traders who want to beat the general market. Technical analysis is focused on market movement, momentum, trending, and potential reversal. To execute technical analysis usually involves complex mathematics and statistics that are the hinges of the scheme of technical indicators. This eBook allows yo...

The dynamic environment of investment banks, hedge funds, and private equity firms comes to life in David Stowell's introduction to the ways they challenge and sustain each other. Capturing their reshaped business plans in the wake of the 2007-2009 global meltdown, his book reveals their key functions, compensation systems, unique roles in wealth creation and risk management, and epic battles for investor funds and corporate influence. Its combination of perspectives—drawn from his industr...

This text is designed to teach accurate financial accounting, which has the communication of relevant financial information to internal and external users as its primary subject. This volume represents to focus on new directions with special emphasis on concepts, rational, measurement, and reporting. With this in mind, I have attempted to impart these principles in this book. All of the financial terms are described using easy-to-understand terminology, as are the financial ratios. I belie...

If you met your investment advisor at a party or hired him because he coaches your sons hockey team, you may not have researched his credentials, ethics, and financial performance. Dont be afraid to correct the situation. If you are seeking to hire an investment advisor, either for the first time or to replace your current one, equip yourself with the knowledge you need to make the right choice.Author Carol A. Santamaura, an investment advisor, specializes in growing wealth for inv...