Ric Edelman

A straightforward, practical guide to the newest frontier in investment strategy—crypto—from #1 New York Times bestselling author and personal finance expert Ric Edelman.Blockchain and bitcoin are here to stay—and as the Bank of England stated, this new technology could “transform the global financial system.” No wonder PWC says blockchain technology will add $2 trillion to the world’s $80 trillion economy by 2030. Indeed, blockchain technology and the digital assets it makes possible are revolutionary, the most profound innovation for commerce since the invention of the internet.And yet, the average investor—and the investment advisors who manage two-thirds of all their money—aren’t aware of all this, or of the incredible investment opportunities now available. Fortunately, Ric Edelman, one of the most influential experts in the financial field, shows investors how they can engage and thrive in today’s new investment marketplace.Featuring the prophetic insights you’d expect from one of most acclaimed financial advisors, The Truth About Crypto is fun to read and easy to understand—and most importantly gives readers the sound, practical advice we all need to succeed with this new asset class. Best of all, Edelman shows how blockchain works, the difference between digital currency and digital assets, and a comprehensive look at every aspect of the field. This book is a must-read guide if you want to achieve investment success today.

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERNew York Times bestselling author and legendary investment guru Ric Edelman reveals his forward-thinking guide on how technology and science will reshape the way we save, invest, and plan for the future.Technology and science are evolving at a blistering, almost incomprehensible pace.The Human Genome Project took eleven years and $2.7 billion dollars to complete. Today, it would take two days to finish, and cost less than getting a pizza delivered.It’s estimated that forty percent of the current Fortune 500 companies will no longer exist by 2025.In 2005, half a billion devices were connected to the Internet. By 2030, that number will reach one trillion.The traditional paradigms of how we live, learn, and invest are shifting under our feet. Ric Edelman has seen the future, and he explains how smart investors can adapt and thrive in today’s changing marketplace. Using the same prophetic insight that has made him an iconic financial advisor, Edelman offers sound, practical investment advice through the lens of recent scientific and technological advancements. He illustrates how discoveries in robotics, nanotechnology, 3D printing, solar energy, biotechnology, and medicine will redefine our life expectancies, careers, and retirements. As we live and work longer, Edelman provides clear advice on how to recalibrate the way we save for college, invest during our careers, and plan for retirement.The Truth About Your Future , featuring Edelman’s proven advice and trademark humor, is a timely, must-have guide for anyone serious about successfully adapting to the ever-evolving financial landscape.

From the #1 independent financial advisor in America, ranked three times by Barron’s : a guide to making the most of your retirement plans and assuring long-term financial security.Everyone knows that saving for your retirement is important. Yet only half of all eligible Americans contribute to a retirement plan. That’s because all plans—including the 401(k), 403(b), 457, and even the IRA—are complicated, confusing, and costly. New York Times bestselling author and acclaimed financial advisor Ric Edelman has counseled thousands of savers and retirees and has accumulated his advice in this book.Edelman has created a step-by-step guide. With illuminating prose and simple explanations, he shares everything you need to know as a plan how to contribute even when you think you can’t afford to, how to make wise choices among your investment options, and how to convert your 401(k) into income so you can provide yourself with the lifestyle you want in retirement. Along the way, he debunks the myths and clears up the confusion.

How did a secretary, a firefighter, a retired naval officer, a housewife, a construction worker, a schoolteacher, and a pharmacist become wealthy? Bestselling author Ric Edelman has studied the wealth-making habits of these 5,000 other ordinary Americans and reveals his findings in this extraordinary book that outlines in eight easy, practical steps to secrets to achieving and maintaining wealth. Here you′ll find a lifetime of wealth-building experience from people just like you -- people who have figured out how to arrange their finances and make wise investment decisions so that they can reach their goals and achieve financial security. Plus, you′ll find tips on How to turn your mortgage into a wealth-enhancing tool Why small investments work better than big ones How to max out on your employer-sponsored retirement plan When to hold investments and when to fold them When to pay attention to financial news and when to turn it off Let your neighbours lend you a hand. And let Ric Edelman guide you through their lessons in this eye-opening journey with thousands of ordinary folks who found their way to extraordinary wealth.

New York Times bestselling author and investment guru Ric Edelman offers no-nonsense, practical advice for how to keep your investments safe no matter what the economic climate. With a cheerful tone that will boost even the most panicked investor's spirit, Edelman reveals the best investments you can make right now.If you're scared or confused about how to handle your investments and fed up with “advice” from brokers, advisors, and media darlings that has cost you huge sums and placed your financial security at risk, the cure is in your hands.Ric Edelman, an award-winning advisor with more than two decades of experience, reveals the one investment goal you should have, the two obstacles you'll face, and why you've been failing with your investment strategies. Above all, he shares the secret to successful investing—and even includes a special section for those who are already retired.-Rescue yourself from the pain of watching your life savings go down the drain.-Regain the confidence that your investments can provide you with lifelong financial security and prosperity.-Get a great night's sleep by not having to lie awake worrying about your investments.

Ric Edelman, #1 bestselling author of Ordinary People, Extraordinary Wealth , and the personal finance classic The Truth About Money , offers more great wisdom for investors—and a valuable insert of sample portfolios that outline everything you need to know about building the perfect portfolio.Ric Edelman has helped more people achieve financial success than any other practicing financial advisor. Now, Ric reveals the deceptive and manipulative business practices occurring in your retail mutual funds—practices that are causing you to suffer higher fees, greater risks, and lower returns than you realize. In The Lies About Money , he offers you a detailed yet easy-to-follow plan that lets you take back control of your investments—and your financial future.Here, Ric shares his most valuable lessons gained through two decades of working directly with individuals and families. He reveals the lies that have infiltrated your retail mutual funds and retirement accounts and teaches you how to invest your money in your employer retirement plan; how to save for college; and for those who are retired, how to generate more income without sacrificing security. He shows you that proper money management has nothing to do with “hot tips” and everything to do with scientific analysis, bolstered by solid academic research and historical data. Along the way, Ric shows you the secrets to investment success—a long-term focus, the importance of diversification, and the crucial need for (and methods of) portfolio rebalancing.With insight and strategies that will change people's lives, The Lies About Money offers the truth that everyone is looking for.

From acclaimed and award-winning financial adviser Ric Edelman comes a modern-day fable in the spirit of The Ant and the Grasshopper that teaches kids—and their parents—the value of spending money, saving for the future, and giving to charity.Financial habits form early. Children learn by observing a parent’s behavior and through their own experiences. That’s why it’s important to make sure your children are treating money the right way. From allowances and birthday money to cash they’ll one day earn babysitting or mowing lawns, The Squirrel Manifesto provides a platform to set your children on the path to a lifetime of fiscal responsibility.Just as a squirrel gathers nuts to prepare for the winter—eating some now and storing some for later—kids can learn the value of money by spending some of their allowance now and saving the rest for later using animals as examples.

Are You Playing By the New Rules? Forget what you know about personal finance. The old rules no longer apply. Ric Edelman's 88 strategies, tailor-made for today's economy, will show you how to achieve financial success. Ric is famous for making personal finance fun, and you'll discover how easy it is to put his advice into action! Is it smart to buy company stock with your 402 (k) plan? Discover the right way to handle your company retirement plan.See Rule #85 Learn why you must carry a big, long mortgage -- and never pay it off!See Rule #21 Learn why not to invest in the new Roth IRA-and discover the most powerful anti-tax investment available today.See Rules #69 and #76 Planning to retire? Learn why you won't -- and what you must do instead.See Rule #88 Find out why those who invest in S&P 500 Index Funds will wish they hadn't.See Rule #36 Learn why that higher - paying job could actually cost you money.See Rule #32

Most people say they want money so they can buy a home, send children to college...and retire comfortably. Those are fine goals. But, as Ric Edelman points out in this book, there is -- or rather, should be -- a lot more to life. Have your goals and dreams gotten lost in your daily struggle to earn a living and provide for your family? Join Ric on a journey to self-discover. In Discover the Wealth Within You, he shows you how to choose fun, enriching...and rewarding goals and gives you a simple straightforward plan for achieving them. You'll discover how easy it is to create wealth, once you set the right goals. After all, as Ric reveals in this book, all you need to become wealthy is to decide what you want to do with your money. With enticing, personal goals in place, you'll motivate, excite...and sustain yourself in your quest for wealth. After using Ric's worksheet to help you set goals properly, you'll embark on a detailed exploration of personal investing, Ric reveals his formula for creating a plan to achieve your goals, build your financial future...and finance your dreams -- all through his unique, time-tested investing strategies. By following Ric's plans and guidelines, you can achieve a healthy, balanced and richly rewarding life. Anyone can do it, he stresses, with the tools and techniques he provides. So, join Ric and discover the wealth within you.

If you're scared or confused about how to handle your investments and fed up with “advice” from brokers, advisors, and media darlings that has cost you huge sums and placed your financial security at risk, the cure is in your hands.Ric Edelman, an award-winning advisor with more than two decades of experience, reveals the one investment goal you should have, the two obstacles you'll face, and why you've been failing with your investment strategies. Above all, he shares the secret to successful investing—and even includes a special section for those who are already retired.-Rescue yourself from the pain of watching your life savings go down the drain.-Regain the confidence that your investments can provide you with lifelong financial security and prosperity.-Get a great night's sleep by not having to lie awake worrying about your investments.

As a result of the widespread fear of economic downturn that followed the September 11, 2001, attacks, personal finance expert Ric Edelman found himself besieged by questions from people concerned about securing their financial assets. In order to help, he wrote this book, which covers everything from insurance to mortgages, investment strategies, estate planning, and the importance of cash reserves. Also included is information for people who have lost their jobs and are wondering how to manage their money while they look for new employment. One of the great thing about Edelman's book is that anyone who wants to set their finances in better order can use The advice offered is straightforward, honest, and supported by clear explanations of terms and procedures. This is a highly valuable book both for people who feel worried about their current financial state and want some direct, basic advice to help steer them through their difficulties.

How Wealthy Would You Like to Be? Here's a Plan to Get There!Most people say they want money so they can buy a home, send their children to college, travel, and retire comfortably. Those are fine goals, but do you have a plan to get there? Or more importantly, do you realize that you could be achieving even more, given the right plan?Ric Edelman's No-Nonsense System for Building Wealth will show you a straightforward plan for achieving your financial goals, and how to have fun while doing it. All you need to be wealthy is to decide what you want to do with your money! With enticing personal goals in place, you'll motivate, excite, and sustain yourself and your family in your quest for wealth.Here's just some of what you'll learn from Ric Edelman: - The eight secrets of how 5,000 of his middle class clients became successful investors.- The ten mental mistakes that investors must avoid.- New rules for your income, expenses, and debt.- The truth about paying off your mortgage.- The best ways to plan for retirement.- Picking great mutual funds -- and when to cut them loose.- Sound financial reasons to switch jobs. - The best way to save for your child's future. - And so much more! Radically simplify your financial life by tapping into the knowledge and power of Ric Edelman.

Ric Edelman, best-setting author of Ordinary People, Extraordinary Wealth, provides a back-to-basics plan for getting started on the road to financial, freedom. The time to act is now -- to preserve your financial well-being, secure your family's future, and ensure your peace of mind. Financial expert and best-selling author Ric Edelman's 8-point plan will help you Prepare for money emergencies by establishing a cash reserve, with tips on checking and savings accounts and safe places to stash that cash. Provide for your family with the right kind of health, life, disability, long-term care, auto, homeowners, and liability insurance. Preserve your assets with proper estate planning, from wills, titles, and trusts to probate, powers of attorney, and taxes. Secure your home with a 30-year mortgage and do so while you still have a job and can get the loan. Protect your income with the right questions to ask your employer about business continuity coverage, Phoenix plans, and other company-saving procedures. Defend your business with key man coverage, cross training, data backups, off-site storage, consultants, and other strategies. Help others in their time of need to make sure that no one is left behind. Plan your next investment moves by developing carefully designed, highly diversified long-term portfolios that will weather any storm.

Ric Edelman é pioneiro no uso da tecnologia para ajudar as pessoas a alcançarem seus objetivos financeiros.” USA Today Em 2008, surgia a blockchain, tecnologia que permitiu que fossem criados registros digitais de informações como transações financeiras, de maneira segura, transparente e descentralizada.

Sie interessieren sich für Kryptowährungen, durchschauen aber nicht so recht, was es damit auf sich hat? Sie wollen in Kryptowährungen investieren, wissen aber nicht, wie? Ric Edelman bringt Licht in die Dunkelheit des Krypto-Dschungels. Mit Witz und Ironie führt der New York Times-Bestsellerautor und Investment-Profi leicht verständlich an das komplexe Thema Kryptowährungen heran. Er zeigt, was digitale Währungen und digitale Anlagen sind und wie sie funktionieren. Sein Buch ist ein unverzichtbarer Leitfaden für jeden, der heute erfolgreich investieren und von den Chancen der Kryptowährungen profitieren will.

"Ric Edelman é uma autoridade em investimentos inteligentes." The Wall Street Journal "Ric Edelman é pioneiro no uso da tecnologia para ajudar as pessoas a alcançarem seus objetivos financeiros." USA Today Em 2008, surgia a blockchain, tecnologia que permitiu que fossem criados registros digitais de informações como transações financeiras, de maneira segura, transparente e descentralizada. A blockchain serviu de base para a primeira moeda o bitcoin. Desde então, novas criptomoedas foram criadas, a ponto de a PricewaterhouseCoopers afirmar que a tecnologia blockchain acrescentará dois trilhões de dólares à economia mundial até 2030. Ric Edelman, um dos mais respeitados e experientes consultores financeiros dos Estados Unidos, apresenta, neste livro, uma visão abrangente, imparcial e prática sobre as criptomoedas e blockchain. Ric esclarece todas as dúvidas e inseguranças em torno do tema e responde à principal afinal, o bitcoin e as outras criptomoedas são confiáveis? O guia definitivo para você descobrir universo das criptomoedas e investir com sucesso aborda os fundamentos da tecnologia blockchain, explica o que são NFTs e outros ativos digitais e de que modo as criptomoedas funcionam e estão transformando a maneira como muitas pessoas encaram investimentos e dinheiro. Edelman compartilha com você as estratégias de grandes investidores de longo prazo e oferece dicas para investir em criptmoedas com segurança e autonomia, minimizando riscos e maximizando lucros.

8 Compact Discs/Bonus Disc In this program Ric debunks much of the hearsay and misconceptions in today's financial advice community and gives you solid, structured. Proven financial advice to help you build a future that will give you financial peace of mind.

l’invenzione di Internet. Eppure, i normali risparmiatori – così come i consulenti finanziari che gestiscono la maggior parte dei loro soldi – non hanno ancora compreso la portata della rivoluzione in atto e le grandi opportunità che essa offre. In questo libro, uno dei massimi esperti di consulenza finanziaria e autore bestseller New York Times fornisce agli investitori di ogni livello una guida facile e completa per avere successo nel mondo “crypto”. Dopo aver illustrato i concetti chiave quali il funzionamento della blockchain e la differenza tra criptovalute e asset digitali, analizza in dettaglio le diverse possibilità di investimento, dedicando ampio spazio alla giusta considerazione del rischio e alla gestione dei propri asset nel tempo. Risponde quindi a tutti i dubbi che potrebbero bloccare il lettore, per aiutarlo a superare ogni timore e cominciare subito a godere dei vantaggi offerti dalle criptovalute con tranquillità e sicurezza.

Cryptocurrency BLOCKCHAIN, BITCOIN has and will exist. But many advisors and financiers are currently not aware of the trust and potential investment opportunities in this area. The book will explain how blockchain works and demonstrate that investors investors can participate and develop in the new market Cryptocurrency

How did a secretary, a firefighter, a retired naval officer, a housewife, a construction worker, a schoolteacher, and a pharmacist become wealthy? Bestselling author Ric Edelman has studied the wealth-making habits of these 5,000 other ordinary Americans and reveals his findings in this extraordinary book that outlines in eight easy, practical steps to secrets to achieving and maintaining wealth.Here you′ll find a lifetime of wealth-building experience from people just like you -- people who have figured out how to arrange their finances and make wise investment decisions so that they can reach their goals and achieve financial security. Plus, you′ll find tips onHow to turn your mortgage into a wealth-enhancing toolWhy small investments work better than big onesHow to max out on your employer-sponsored retirement planWhen to hold investments and when to fold themWhen to pay attention to financial news and when to turn it offLet your neighbours lend you a hand. And let Ric Edelman guide you through their lessons in this eye-opening journey with thousands of ordinary folks who found their way to extraordinary wealth.