LEADER 06171nam 2200505 450 001 9910830218503321 005 20230814224252.0 010 $a1-119-51035-X 010 $a1-119-51038-4 010 $a1-119-51036-8 035 $a(CKB)4100000006516615 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC5502960 035 $a(OCoLC)1035250817 035 $a(EXLCZ)994100000006516615 100 $a20180926d2018 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aurcnu|||||||| 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 183 $acr$2rdacarrier 200 10$aFinancial independence (getting to point X) $ea comprehensive tax-smart wealth management guide /$fJohn J. Vento 205 $aSecond edition. 210 1$aHoboken, NJ :$cWiley,$d[2018] 210 4$dİ2018 215 $a1 online resource (483 pages) 300 $aIncludes index. 300 $aRevised edition of the author's Financial independence (getting to point X), c2013. 311 $a1-119-51034-1 327 $aMachine generated contents note: Foreword Preface Acknowledgments Introduction What's New in the 2nd Edition Chapter 1 - Committing to Living within your means Chapter 2 - Understanding Taxes Chapter 3 - Determining your Financial Position Chapter 4 - Managing Debt Chapter 5 - Insuring your Health and Life Chapter 6 - Protecting your Property with Insurance Chapter 7 - Paying for College Chapter 8 - Planning for Retirement Chapter 9 - Managing your Investments Chapter 10 - Preserving your Estate Chapter 11 - Starting your Own Business Chapter 12 - The Time Value of Money Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C About the Author Index. 330 $a"Discover how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 will change your journey to financial independence and what you need to do now to take advantage of the new law Financial Independence (Getting to Point X) offers practical, time-tested advice for reaching your financial goals—whatever they may be. Whether you’re recovering from debt, putting kids through college, planning for retirement, starting your own business, or just seeking a healthier financial outlook, this book shows you how to get it done. No platitudes or empty advice here—just a clear roadmap to your goals, based on the effective management of the 10 Key Wealth Management Issues that threaten to derail us all. This new second edition has been updated to reflect President Trump’s massive income tax changes. These historic changes will reduce the tax obligation of most Americans, but not all. This is the most significant tax reform in over 30 years, rendering old advice obsolete while opening new opportunities. This edition also includes a new chapter on becoming financially independent by starting your own business. Author John Vento knows exactly what these new laws entail, and this book puts his wisdom of experience to work for you to help you get on track to financial freedom. Saving, budgeting, managing debt, minimizing taxes, and living within your means—all classic financial advice, but easier said than done, right? In this book, you’ll find real, practical advice for actually doing it—to the extent that makes sense for you. Understand the enormous changes taking place in the federal income tax code Learn which financial strategies have become obsolete, and what new opportunities you should take advantage of Negotiate your way through the 10 Key Wealth Management Issues with expert advice Find out if you have what it takes to reach financial independence by starting your own business Follow a clear roadmap to financial independence, no matter how you define it The goal is not perfection on all fronts, it’s simply tailoring your journey to suit your destination. No unnecessary deprivation, no obsessive adjusting—simply paying attention to key issues may be enough, depending on your goal. Regulatory changes close some doors but open others, and opportunities still exist if you know where to look. Financial Independence (Getting to Point X) provides you with a roadmap to financial freedom, so that you can achieve your life goals and dreams. "--$cProvided by publisher. 330 $a"Sales handles - Author platform: John frequently appears on NY1 News "Money Matters," Fox News, the Willis Report, the Neil Cavuto Show, and many others. He has also published numerous articles in publications such as Money Magazine, Reuters, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Bloomberg Businessweek, and MarketWatch. He is a subject matter expert on topics including tax saving strategies, financial planning, and wealth management. He also has a contact list of 2,000+ clients and their families. HD Vest is a leading provider of financial services throughout the United States. The author is a top HD Vest advisor, and the book would have HD Vest support and branding. HD Vest plans to use this book as a tool for training its advisors. Their marketing team and their public relations firm, J Connelly, are well-equipped to promote the book to the general public as well, which will consequently expand their own name recognition. They have committed to use their resources to coordinate media tours with national television appearances, public speaking engagements, and print press releases. They will also market the book at HD Vest conferences and chapter meetings throughout the country, where the author would be the keynote speaker. The author has received a firm commitment from HD Vest that they will be purchasing 5,000 books. 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