Risk Less and Prosper
Your Guide to Safer Investing
By Rachelle Taqqu, Zvi Bodie | Publisher: Wiley
About the book
A practical guide to getting personal investing right
Somewhere along the way, something has gone very wrong with the way individuals save and invest. Too often, households are drawn in by promotional suggestions masquerading as impartial investment advice. Consumers get saddled with more risk than they realize. Authors Zvi Bodie and Rachelle Taqqu understand the dilemma that today's investors face, and with Risk Less and Prosper they will help you find your financial footing.
Written in an accessible style, this practical guide skillfully explains why personal investing is all about you—your goals, your values and your career path. It shows how to understand investment risk and choose the particular blend of risk and safety that is right for you. And it lays out several simple yet powerful ways for small investors to cast a reliable safety net to achieve their financial goals and truly prosper. Coauthors Bodie and Taqqu challenge the myth that all investments require risk, then highlight some important risks that families often disregard when deciding where to put their money. Later, they connect the dots between investment and investor, showing us all how to grasp our own investment risk profiles and how we may use these insights to make more fitting investment choices.
- Outlines a straightforward way to invest by aligning your investments with your goals and the risk levels you can bear
- Provides basic investment abc's for readers who are otherwise literate
- Lays out a simple, actionable plan for achieving your goals
- Explains the role of risk-free assets and investment insurance in assuring that you reach your most essential goals
Contrary to popular belief, investing doesn't have to be complicated. You can build wealth without taking great risks. Risk Less and Prosper will show you how to make investment decisions that will make your financial life less stressful and more profitable.
Editions of Risk Less and Prosper
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781118014301
- EBook
- ISBN 9781118206232
Read an Excerpt
A practical guide to getting personal investing right
Somewhere along the way, something has gone very wrong with the way individuals save and invest. Too often, households are drawn in by promotional suggestions masquerading as impartial investment advice. Consumers get saddled with more risk than they realize. Authors Zvi Bodie and Rachelle Taqqu understand the dilemma that today's investors face, and with Risk Less and Prosper they will help you find your financial footing.
Written in an accessible style, this practical guide skillfully explains why personal investing is all about you—your goals, your values and your career path. It shows how to understand investment risk and choose the particular blend of risk and safety that is right for you. And it lays out several simple yet powerful ways for small investors to cast a reliable safety net to achieve their financial goals and truly prosper. Coauthors Bodie and Taqqu challenge the myth that all investments require risk, then highlight some important risks that families often disregard when deciding where to put their money. Later, they connect the dots between investment and investor, showing us all how to grasp our own investment risk profiles and how we may use these insights to make more fitting investment choices.
- Outlines a straightforward way to invest by aligning your investments with your goals and the risk levels you can bear
- Provides basic investment abc's for readers who are otherwise literate
- Lays out a simple, actionable plan for achieving your goals
- Explains the role of risk-free assets and investment insurance in assuring that you reach your most essential goals
Contrary to popular belief, investing doesn't have to be complicated. You can build wealth without taking great risks. Risk Less and Prosper will show you how to make investment decisions that will make your financial life less stressful and more profitable.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Risk Less and Prosper about?
A practical guide to getting personal investing right
Somewhere along the way, something has gone very wrong with the way individuals save and invest. Too often, households are drawn in by promotional suggestions masquerading as impartial investment advice. Consumers get saddled with more risk than they realize. Authors Zvi Bodie and Rachelle Taqqu understand the dilemma that today's investors face, and with Risk Less and Prosper they will help you find your financial footing.
Written in an accessible style, this practical guide skillfully explains why personal investing is all about you—your goals, your values and your career path. It shows how to understand investment risk and choose the particular blend of risk and safety that is right for you. And it lays out several simple yet powerful ways for small investors to cast a reliable safety net to achieve their financial goals and truly prosper. Coauthors Bodie and Taqqu challenge the myth that all investments require risk, then highlight some important risks that families often disregard when deciding where to put their money. Later, they connect the dots between investment and investor, showing us all how to grasp our own investment risk profiles and how we may use these insights to make more fitting investment choices.
- Outlines a straightforward way to invest by aligning your investments with your goals and the risk levels you can bear
- Provides basic investment abc's for readers who are otherwise literate
- Lays out a simple, actionable plan for achieving your goals
- Explains the role of risk-free assets and investment insurance in assuring that you reach your most essential goals
Contrary to popular belief, investing doesn't have to be complicated. You can build wealth without taking great risks. Risk Less and Prosper will show you how to make investment decisions that will make your financial life less stressful and more profitable.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Risk Less and Prosper?
Economics, Finance, Business and Management > Finance and accounting > Finance and the finance industry > Investment and securities
Where can I read a sample of Risk Less and Prosper?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781118014301
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Risk Less and Prosper?
Rachelle Taqqu, Zvi Bodie
Who is the Publisher of the book Risk Less and Prosper?
Wiley
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Risk Less and Prosper is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781118014301) and ebook(ISBN 9781118206232)
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