Publisher's Synopsis
Personal finance is daunting for beginners until you realize how easy it is to perform on-par with professional money managers. This book explains why stock investing is the tried-and-true way to build wealth, as well as specific details on how to get started. Differences between stocks and mutual funds are clearly explained in both layman's and investor's terms, including the influence of company size, dividend payments, and investment time horizon on the overall balance of stocks, mutual funds and bonds in your portfolio. Advantages of various types of retirement accounts are also explored, including a discussion on how they can actually facilitate your early retirement. The last chapter details a concrete plan on how to become a millionaire within 15 years by using the concepts presented in this book. A must read for individuals who are ready to not be broke anymore and become financially independent, Harvesting Wealth sows the seeds for a sustainable investment portfolio by providing the savvy that money managers don't want you to know about.
