Money – Protect and Grow

Coming off the deaths of his father following a bout with lung cancer, a loved one who was diagnosed with leukemia, and a number of friends who contracted HIV, attorney David S. Landay wrote Be Prepared for people facing life-challenging conditions. The book is organized and presented in a tone Landay says is necessary for anyone facing an uncertain future. As such, he repeatedly emphasizes a need to both expect the best and prepare for the worst. He covers a variety of topics, including drugs and treatments, nutrition and exercise, taxes, new uses of existing assets, and estate planning. Being proactive is a consistent theme and is particularly relevant in areas such as medical power of attorney, living wills, do-not-resuscitate orders, durable power of attorney, and preneed decisions about children. Of course, when it comes to an area such as money, it’s tempting to assume that much of this information is already presented in other reputable books on financial planning that cover areas such as life, disability, and health insurance. But Landay makes a point of noting that some of his concepts for people with life-challenging conditions appear to fly against conventional wisdom. He calls attention to those concepts with a special symbol and refers to them as CASH: Conventional Advice Switched on its Head. (Examples: As long as you have a taxable income, it is advisable to continue to invest in retirement accounts; even if you don’t have health insurance, there are still ways to get it; disability does not generally happen overnight; Medicaid covers more long-term care than Medicare.) And the book is certainly unique in its compilation of advice in a variety of areas (medical, financial, and legal), all aimed at informing people facing critical decisions. In the end, it’s hard to know if Be Prepared is a truly proactive tool, or the type of resource people won’t turn to until a crisis strikes. In that sense, it’s much like earthquake preparation guides that go unnoticed until the big one hits. Nevertheless, Landay’s effort is a sobering reminder both that poor health can send our lives spiraling out of control and that a little planning ahead can bring pride, dignity, and a sense of power to an otherwise compromised life. –John Russell
–This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

“Read this book. Everyone confronted by a major illness will gain important knowledge to help live his or her life with dignity.” –Cornelius Baker, executive director of the National Association of People with AIDS

“Be Prepared is an essential guide for all of us” –Diane Blum, ACSW, executive director of Cancer Care, Inc.
— Review

This is one of the best books for new investors to learn how to simplify their financial life and get results that beat the pro’s! — Matthew Roberts, President of Index Funds Online

Many new investors are shocked to discover there are over 8,000 different mutual funds to choose from! How do you know which fund to pick? Once you pick a fund, how do you know how well it is performing? Do you have to spend a lot of time learning about investing?

This book answers all of these questions and more. It shows how regular people can simplify their investment life and beat the pro’s results.

Jill is a new investor who knows she must start investing for her daughter’s education and her retirement. Jill turns to her nephew, a Business Major, and to William the friendly Finance Professor for advice.

With the help of her friends, Jill learns how to invest to meet her long term goals using index funds.

This entertaining book will help you to simplify your investment life and help you to achieve your long term financial goals.

This is one of the best books for new investors to learn how to simplify their financial life and get results that beat the pro’s! — Matthew Roberts, President of Index Funds Online

Many new investors are shocked to discover there are over 8,000 different mutual funds to choose from! How do you know which fund to pick? Once you pick a fund, how do you know how well it is performing? Do you have to spend a lot of time learning about investing?

This book answers all of these questions and more. It shows how regular people can simplify their investment life and beat the pro’s results.

Jill is a new investor who knows she must start investing for her daughter’s education and her retirement. Jill turns to her nephew, a Business Major, and to William the friendly Finance Professor for advice.

With the help of her friends, Jill learns how to invest to meet her long term goals using index funds.

This entertaining book will help you to simplify your investment life and help you to achieve your long term financial goals.

This is one of the best books for new investors to learn how to simplify their financial life and get results that beat the pro’s! — Matthew Roberts, President of Index Funds Online

Many new investors are shocked to discover there are over 8,000 different mutual funds to choose from! How do you know which fund to pick? Once you pick a fund, how do you know how well it is performing? Do you have to spend a lot of time learning about investing?

This book answers all of these questions and more. It shows how regular people can simplify their investment life and beat the pro’s results.

Jill is a new investor who knows she must start investing for her daughter’s education and her retirement. Jill turns to her nephew, a Business Major, and to William the friendly Finance Professor for advice.

With the help of her friends, Jill learns how to invest to meet her long term goals using index funds.

This entertaining book will help you to simplify your investment life and help you to achieve your long term financial goals.

This is one of the best books for new investors to learn how to simplify their financial life and get results that beat the pro’s! — Matthew Roberts, President of Index Funds Online

Many new investors are shocked to discover there are over 8,000 different mutual funds to choose from! How do you know which fund to pick? Once you pick a fund, how do you know how well it is performing? Do you have to spend a lot of time learning about investing?

This book answers all of these questions and more. It shows how regular people can simplify their investment life and beat the pro’s results.

Jill is a new investor who knows she must start investing for her daughter’s education and her retirement. Jill turns to her nephew, a Business Major, and to William the friendly Finance Professor for advice.

With the help of her friends, Jill learns how to invest to meet her long term goals using index funds.

This entertaining book will help you to simplify your investment life and help you to achieve your long term financial goals.

This is one of the best books for new investors to learn how to simplify their financial life and get results that beat the pro’s! — Matthew Roberts, President of Index Funds Online

Many new investors are shocked to discover there are over 8,000 different mutual funds to choose from! How do you know which fund to pick? Once you pick a fund, how do you know how well it is performing? Do you have to spend a lot of time learning about investing?

This book answers all of these questions and more. It shows how regular people can simplify their investment life and beat the pro’s results.

Jill is a new investor who knows she must start investing for her daughter’s education and her retirement. Jill turns to her nephew, a Business Major, and to William the friendly Finance Professor for advice.

With the help of her friends, Jill learns how to invest to meet her long term goals using index funds.

This entertaining book will help you to simplify your investment life and help you to achieve your long term financial goals.