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Book Synopsis*WINNER OF THE WORK & LIFE BUSINESS BOOK AWARD 2023*An accessible and practical guide to personal finance that busts myths, clarifies jargon and provides the best options for building your wealth.More and more people are reassessing their lives as a result of the pandemic. Many have left their jobs or reduced their hours. Others have resolved to work only as long as they must, retiring early to focus on families and friends, hobbies or travel. Meanwhile, employers all over the world are experimenting with a four-day week.Making the most of these choices requires having and growing enough money to enjoy your future life, without needing to worry about it running out. But when it comes to investing in a pension, there is a dizzying number of complex options available.This book is designed to provide clear, objective guidance that cuts through the jargon, giving you control over your financial future. The authors strip away the marketing-speak, and through simple graphs, cha
Trade ReviewThis is such a valuable guide to DIY investing, I recommend you make this book your first investment. -- Claer Barrett * Consumer Editor, Financial Times *
If you’re serious about getting things right with your money – and avoiding costly mistakes – then set time aside to work through this excellent book. You will end up better off. No question. -- Paul Lewis * Freelance Presenter, Money Box BBC Radio 4 *
Wonderfully researched, jargon-free, thought-provoking, interactive and engages the reader from start to finish. -- Jeff Prestridge * Personal Finance Editor, Mail on Sunday *
I welcome this much-needed book, here to help anyone make sense of their money and pensions. With their human touch, no-nonsense language and a relentlessly practical approach, Robin and Jonathan have written the “missing manual” for everyday investors. -- Jackie Leiper * Managing Director, Pensions & Stockbroking at Lloyds Banking Group *
Table of ContentsAbout the Authors Foreword by Iona Bain Introduction 1Your Money of Your Life? 2Invest in ... Yourself 3Manage Your Money 4 Capture Market Returns 5Avoid Charlatans and Sharks 6Take the Right Risks 7Manage Your Mix 8Face Your Feelings 9Find a First-Rate Adviser
Our Six Rules and the Downloadable Workbook Jargon-Buster Endnotes Acknowledgements Index
