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Book SynopsisPraise for J.K. Lasser Pro Expert Financial Planning "A gem of a personal financial planning guide. Dr. Arffa has prepared many of the chapters himself and his highly readable and accessible overviews are presented with grace and clarity. Included also are discussions by industry professionals and leading investment thinkers.
Table of ContentsAbout the Contributors.
Preface.
TAKING CONTROL.
Developing a Financial Plan (J. Meredith & R. Arffa).
Achieving Financial Security (S. Arffa & R. Arffa).
INVESTING-- GENERAL.
Investment Vehicles: Description and Historic Performance (R. Arffa).
Earning Interest on Cash (J. Mueller).
STOCK SELECTION.
Fundamental Stock Analysis (R. Arffa).
Growth Investing (R. Driehaus).
Value Investing: A Philosophy for Life (D. Winters).
Other Stock Selection Strategies (R. Arffa).
The Efficient Markets Hypothesis (J. Clarke, et al.).
MUTUAL FUNDS.
Stock Mutual Funds (R. Arffa).
Index Funds and Managed Funds: Echoes of Archilochus (J. Bogle).
Evaluating Mutual Fund Performance (E. Fama & W. Wellington).
When to Sell Your Fund (R. Arffa).
Guidance Gleaned from the Gurus (P. Tanous).
International Investing (R. Arffa).
Hedge Funds (L. Hennessee & C. Gradante).
OTHER INVESTMENTS.
Private Investment Management (L. Blonkvist).
The Impact of Taxes and Other Costs on Total Returns (L. Swedroe).
Debt in the U.S. Capital Markets (G. Guild).
Real Estate Investment Trusts (R. Deckey).
Venture Capital (D. Hillman).
Asset Allocation (G. Curtis).
FINANCIAL PLANNING.
Retirement Planning (G. Weinstein & B. Newman).
Estate Planning (H. Apolinsky).
Insurance (P. Katt).
Glossary.
Index.
