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The Options Trading Body of Knowledge: The Definitive Source for Information About the Options Industry

roller89 — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:49:52 GMT

Michael C. Thomsett "The Options Trading Body of Knowledge: The Definitive Source for Information About the Options Industry"
Publisher: FT Press; 1 edition (August 29, 2009) | 312 Pages | ISBN: 0137142935 | PDF | 1.2 MB

"The author has written a truly complete reference book on options trading, from basics to strategies to taxes and theory. Newcomers to options can quickly find a clear explanation of terms or strategies they aren't familiar with, and experienced traders can expand their understanding of how complex strategies are created." --Jim Bittman, author, Trade Options Like a Professional "For a new perspective about options, I recommend Michael Thomsett's comprehensive The Options Trading Body of Knowledge. Traders at all levels will enjoy his easy-to-read style as he explains options from A to Z. The options industry has needed a reference like this for a long time." --Marty Kearney, Senior Staff Instructor, The Options Institute The Comprehensive, Up-to-Date Reference for Every Options Trader *By Michael C. Thomsett, author...

Stock Profits: Getting to the Core–New Fundamentals for a New Age

roller89 — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:49:42 GMT

Michael C. Thomsett "Stock Profits: Getting to the Core–New Fundamentals for a New Age"
Publisher: Jul 16, 2004 by FT Press. | 228 Pages | ISBN: 0131435272 | PDF | 1.5 MB

Traditional methods of analyzing and picking stocks aren't enough anymore -- as millions of investors have discovered to their shock and dismay. The key reason: companies now systematically distort the operating results that investors depend upon for accurate analysis. In Stock Profits: Getting to the Core, Michael C. Thomsett offers a new approach to fundamental analysis that reveals exactly what's real -- and what isn't. Clearly and simply, Thomsett shows how to strip away misleading data that distorts a company's true 'core earnings,' growth curves, and business realities. Then, drawing on that information, he walks you through every step of a winning analysis: trend discovery, interpretation, and...

The Personal Credibility Factor: How to Get It, Keep It, and Get It Back

roller89 — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:49:32 GMT

Sandy Allgeier "The Personal Credibility Factor: How to Get It, Keep It, and Get It Back"
Publisher: FT Press; 1 edition (February 19, 2009) | 192 Pages | ISBN: 0132082799 | PDF | 1.2 MB

"The new 'PC' isn't 'political correctness'--it's 'personal credibility.' This book is a needed reminder that no matter how old you are or what you've accomplished in life, you are never, ever done learning about yourself or those around you. From the easier-said-than-done resolution to avoid gossip to the it's-as-hard-as-it-sounds process of building up your self-awareness, Allgeier has filled her book with the life lessons we never seem to fully learn the first time we hear them. (Or maybe that's just me!)" --Mike Staver, CEO of The Staver Group; author of Do You Know How to Shut Up? And 51 Other Life Lessons That Will Make You Uncomfortable "To be an effective leader, you must be trustworthy. If people don't trust you, they won't follow you. And if they won't follow you, your organization won't meet its goals. Sandy Allgeier explains that personal credibility comes down to a simple truth: It's not about the type of person you are; it's about the types of things you do. If you want to be a great leader, read The Personal Credibility Factor." --Quint Studer, CEO and founder of Studer Group(R); bestselling author of Results That Last: Hardwiring Behaviors That Will Take Your Company to the Top...

Unlocking Opportunities for Growth: How to Profit from Uncertainty While Limiting Your Risk

roller89 — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:49:13 GMT

Alexander B. van Putten, Ian C. MacMillan "Unlocking Opportunities for Growth: How to Profit from Uncertainty While Limiting Your Risk"
Publisher: Wharton School Publishing; 1 edition (July 19, 2008) | 176 Pages | ISBN: 0132237903 | PDF | 2.2 MB

“This book is a must for any Business Development Manager, Corporate Strategist, R&D Director, and anyone else who is accountable for growth in a corporation. It is an easy read that is practical and not fraught with useless academic theories.”
Ron Pierantozzi, Ph.D., CEO of PPT Research and Former Director, Business Development, Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.
A Breakthrough Approach to Investing in Business Innovation
Most companies analyze investments using tools that bias them against real innovation and lead them to avoid their best opportunities. This book introduces a breakthrough alternative: Opportunity Engineering.
Drawing upon recent advances in financial analysis, but without requiring a lot of math, the authors show how to engineer the risk out of uncertain opportunities so you can pursue more high-payoff innovations. You’ll learn how to escape from the “go/no-go vise” and implement more flexible decision-making that considers all the business alternatives, models, and opportunities associated with each project. You’ll learn how to systematically structure high-potential projects to limit downside exposure and boost your potential upside.
The authors show how to define the scope of investment opportunities, identify key drivers of potential profits, document assumptions, design out major risks, and tease out key challenges and vulnerabilities...

Know What You Don't Know: How Great Leaders Prevent Problems Before They Happen

roller89 — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:49:04 GMT

Michael A. Roberto "Know What You Don't Know: How Great Leaders Prevent Problems Before They Happen"
Publisher: Wharton School Publishing; 1 edition (February 8, 2009) | 224 Pages | ISBN: 0131568159 | PDF | 1.4 MB

"Dr. Roberto has skillfully managed to blend in-depth research with his straightforward and enjoyable style and, in doing so, painted a masterpiece that should be considered by any institution or individual looking to detect or solve problems. Presenting cases and their lessons from multiple venues, he offers wisdom readily applicable to any arena." --Duane Deal, Brigadier General, United States Air Force (Retired) "Solving problems is one thing; finding them early enough to do something about it is quite another. In this entertaining book full of insight and examples, Michael Roberto provides managers with hands-on recommendations on how to avoid falling into decision-making traps by getting a step ahead." --Sydney Finkelstein, Steven Roth Professor of Management, Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, and author of Why Smart Executives Fail and Think Again "In typical style, Mike Roberto gets right to the heart...

The People CMM: A Framework for Human Capital Management (2nd Edition)

roller89 — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:48:55 GMT

Bill Curtis, William E. Hefley, Sally A. Miller "The People CMM: A Framework for Human Capital Management (2nd Edition)"
Publisher: Jul 17, 2009 by Addison-Wesley Professional. Part of the SEI Series in Software Engineering series. | 696 Pages | ISBN: 032155390X | PDF | 3 MB

Organizations are now competing in two markets, one for their products and services and one for the talent required to produce or perform them. Success in the former is determined by success in the latter. The ability to compete is directly related to the ability to attract, develop, motivate, organize, and retain the talented people needed to accomplish strategic business objectives.
The People CMM, as documented in this authoritative book, is a framework for human capital management. Broadly adopted by small and large organizations worldwide, it provides proven tools for addressing strategic workforce and critical people issues. It helps organizations:
Establish workforce practices aligned with current and future business objectives
Characterize the maturity of workforce practices...

The College Solution: A Guide for Everyone Looking for the Right School at the Right Price

roller89 — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:55:02 GMT

Lynn O'Shaughnessy "The College Solution: A Guide for Everyone Looking for the Right School at the Right Price"
Publisher: FT Press; 1 edition (June 16, 2008) | 304 Pages | ISBN: 0132365707 | PDF | 1.1 MB

"The College Solution helps readers look beyond over-hyped admission rankings to discover schools that offer a quality education at affordable prices. Taking the guesswork out of saving and finding money for college, this is a practical and insightful must-have guide for every parent!" --Jaye J. Fenderson, Seventeen's College Columnist and Author, Seventeen's Guide to Getting into College "This book is a must read in an era of rising tuition and falling admission rates. O'Shaughnessy offers good advice with blessed clarity and brevity." --Jay Mathews, WashingtonPost Education Writer and Columnist "I would recommend any parent of a college-bound student read The College Solution." --Kal Chany, Author, The Princeton Review's Paying for College Without Going Broke "The College Solution goes beyond other guidebooks in providing an abundance of information about how to afford college, in addition to how to approach the selection process by putting the student first."--Martha "Marty" O'Connell, Executive Director, Colleges That Change Lives "Lynn O'Shaughnessy always focuses on what's in the consumer's best interest, telling families how to save money and avoid making costly mistakes. "...

Volatile Markets Made Easy: Trading Stocks and Options for Increased Profits

roller89 — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:05:00 GMT

Guy Cohen "Volatile Markets Made Easy: Trading Stocks and Options for Increased Profits"
Publisher: FT Press; 1 edition (May 29, 2009) | 368 Pages | ISBN: 0135138418 | PDF | 11 MB

"Volatile Markets Made Easy is not just a book; it is a full course of instruction. This is an incredible piece of work." --Ned W. Bennett, CEO/Cofounder, optionsXpress, Inc. "I highly recommend Guy Cohen's Volatile Markets Made Easy, which introduces to the world his simple approach utilizing flag chart patterns to capitalize on trending stocks. Guy's combination of clear explanations and lavishly detailed follow-throughs of trade examples cogently demonstrates how to deploy several simple, option-based strategies to make consistent money with one of the most reliable stock chart patterns--while strictly limiting risk with sound money management techniques. Add this one to your shelf." --John Brasher, CallWriter.com The Simple, Step-by-Step Guide to Making Profits in Volatile Markets / Earn big returns as you systematically cherry pick the best trades while minimizing your risk / Execute a simple trading plan that leverages your profits in volatile markets...

Let's Get Real About Money!

roller89 — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:00:20 GMT

Eric Tyson "Let's Get Real About Money!"
Publisher: FT Press (Prentice Hall); 1 edition (November 23, 2007) | 352 Pages | ISBN: 0132341611 | PDF | 1.7 MB

Transform Your Personal Financial Habits and Attitudes…And Your Life!
Real money solutions from the best-selling author of Personal Finance For Dummies, Eric Tyson!
Save smarter, invest smarter, and spend smarter, starting today
Reduce your financial risks–and eliminate your money anxieties
For everyone interested in improving their personal finances…whether you’re saving for college, retirement, or anything else
Worried about money? Join the club. Now, do something about it! One of America’s best-selling personal finance authors offers real, practical solutions that work: steps you can take right now to start replacing money anxiety with financial fulfillment and happiness. Eric Tyson gets straight to the point, identifying the habits that put you at risk–and helping you replace them with the habits of financial success. Tyson offers plain-English, no-gimmick techniques you can really use: knowledge you’d have to pay a fortune for, if you could get it at all!...

Strategic Risk Taking: A Framework for Risk Management

roller89 — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:39:00 GMT

Aswath Damodaran "Strategic Risk Taking: A Framework for Risk Management"
Publisher: Wharton School Publishing; 1 edition (October 12, 2009) | 408 Pages | ISBN: 0137043775 | PDF | 2.2 MB

Front Flap In business and investing, risk has traditionally been viewed negatively: investors and companies can lose money due to risk and therefore we typically penalize companies for taking risks. That's why most books on risk management focus strictly on hedging or mitigating risk. But the enterprise's relationship with risk should be far more nuanced. Great companies become great because they seek out and exploit intelligent risks, not because they avoid all risk. Strategic Risk Taking: A Framework for Risk Management is the first book to take this broader view, encompassing both risk hedging at one end of the spectrum and strategic risk taking on the other. World-renowned financial pioneer Aswath Damodaran--one of BusinessWeek's top 12 business school professors--is singularly well positioned to take this strategic view. Here, Damodaran helps you separate good risk (opportunities) from bad risk (threats), showing how to utilize the former while protecting yourself against the latter. He introduces powerful financial tools for evaluating risk, and demonstrates how to draw on other disciplines to make these tools even more effective. Simply put, Damodaran has written the first book that helps you use risk to increase firm value, drive higher growth and returns, and create real competitive advantage...

Easy Money: How to Simplify Your Finances and Get What You Want out of Life

roller89 — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:53:23 GMT

Liz Pulliam Weston "Easy Money: How to Simplify Your Finances and Get What You Want out of Life"
Publisher: Financial Times; 1 edition (November 16, 2007) | 208 Pages | ISBN: 0132383837 | PDF | 1 MB

Pulliam Weston (Your Credit Score), columnist for MSN Money and author of the nationally syndicated column "Money Talk," provides a practical, easy-to-understand guide to taking control of personal finances and establishing financial security. Like most financial advice books, this collection covers the basics, such as creating a financial toolkit, investing, planning for retirement and saving for college. While Pulliam Weston provides insights into these areas-especially for those without a financial background-she also charts new territory with her "60 Percent Solution" and "50/30/20 Plan," both aimed at spending control, as well as getting the most out of your credit cards and what to do if you've overspent on a car purchase. An advocate of online banking, Pulliam Weston maps out the right way to pay bills and advocates account aggregation and consolidation. She also provides a useful resource guide for finding a financial planner, a tax professional and an estate planning attorney. Checklists are included in each chapter, as well as helpful charts and tables that aid in getting and staying organized.This book will be a valuable guide on the path to financial control and security...

Are You a Stock or a Bond?: Create Your Own Pension Plan for a Secure Financial Future

roller89 — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:43:47 GMT

Moshe A. Milevsky "Are You a Stock or a Bond?: Create Your Own Pension Plan for a Secure Financial Future"
Publisher: FT Press; 1 edition (September 6, 2008) | 240 Pages | ISBN: 0137127375 | PDF | 1.4 MB

"Moshe Milevsky offers an original and clear re-thinking of the most fundamental concept in one's financial lifetime: the management of risk, in all of its not-so-obvious dimensions."--Nick Murray, author, Simple Wealth, Inevitable Wealth "This book is another example of Moshe Milevsky's ability to make the complex understandable...an excellent primer--for both advisors and their clients alike--on the 'How Tos' of effective retirement income planning."--Jim Rogers, CFP, 2008 President, The Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) "In this new book, the author presents a holistic framework for investors and advisors to think about critical issues that impact investment decisions, such as human capital, mortality risk, and longevity risk. But even more importantly, Milevsky presents practical solutions that we can all follow to achieve financial security throughout our lives. This book is a must-read for everyone in the financial services industry."--Peng Chen, CFA, Ibbotson Associates "This is an extremely timely and valuable book...

The Options Trader's Workbook: A Problem-Solving Approach

roller89 — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:07:42 GMT

Jeff Augen "The Options Trader's Workbook: A Problem-Solving Approach"
Publisher: FT Press; 1 edition (December 14, 2008) | 240 Pages | ISBN: 0137148100 | PDF | 1.3 MB

“Unlike most books that oversimplify trading situations, Augen’s approach forces you to learn by solving real-world problems where stock prices spike up and down and volatility changes constantly. Learning by doing is a distinct advantage for both novice and expert.”
--Sean Sztern, Alternative Strategies Group, Desjardins Securities
“This workbook represents a unique and effective learning tool. It will broaden your understanding of options and raise your trading skills to a higher level.”
--Dr. W. Edward Olmstead, Northwestern University, author of Options for the Beginner and Beyond
“Serious options trading requires skills that can only be learned through practice. Augen’s progressively more challenging problems definitely provide that real-world practice. There are lessons here for everyone, from beginner to sophisticated professional.”
--James Marcus, Partner, CMG Holdings, LLC...

Trend Following (Updated Edition): Learn to Make Millions in Up or Down Markets

roller89 — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:50:17 GMT

Michael W. Covel "Trend Following (Updated Edition): Learn to Make Millions in Up or Down Markets"
Publisher: FT Press; 1 Original edition (February 25, 2009) | 464 Pages | ISBN: 013702018X | PDF | 5.7 MB

The Investment Strategy That Keeps on Making Money While Everyone Else Is Losing It:
How Trend Followers Made a Fortune During the 2008 Stock Market Crash
Did your buy and hold investments survive the crash of 2008? While many were getting hammered, trend followers were earning profits ranging all the way up to +40% for the month of October 2008 alone!
Now, the #1 guide to trend following has been thoroughly updated to reflect 2008’s cataclysmic events. Michael W. Covel reveals exactly how the trend followers achieved those amazing results. Using simple, up-to-the-minute charts from top traders, he doesn’t just prove this strategy works: He shows why only a technical system based on following price trends can win over the long term.
Best of all, he shows you exactly how to apply the same strategies in your own portfolio--so you, too, can keep on profiting no matter what happens next!
For more than 30 years, trend following has been the one trading strategy that’s consistently delivered extraordinary profits in bull and bear markets. While most investors were losing a fortune in the 2008 stock market collapse, stuck in buy and hold investments, trend followers were earning huge profits...up to a whopping +40% in the single month of October 2008! The proof’s in this book: brand-new data you can view for yourself, plus all the information you need to know to utilize the same timeless strategies in your portfolio...

iMoney: Profitable ETF Strategies for Every Investor

roller89 — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:42:35 GMT

Tom Lydon, John F. Wasik "iMoney: Profitable ETF Strategies for Every Investor"
Publisher: FT Press; 1 edition (June 18, 2008) | 256 Pages | ISBN: 0137127391 | PDF | 1.5 MB

The Up-to-the-Minute Guide to ETF Investing: Pick the Right ETFs for Your Unique Goals! "The authors cover the ETF waterfront. Whether you are a young investor just starting out or a seasoned stock veteran looking for new investment opportunities, this book is a valuable resource." Sam Stovall, Chief Investment Strategist, Standard & Poor's Equity Research "Finally! Lydon and Wasik objectively analyze exchange traded funds for the average person. We particularly liked iMoney's comparisons with more familiar mutual funds, the clear discussions about risks, and the varying viewpoints from some of the industry's smartest minds." Alan Lavine and Gail Liberman, syndicated columnists for Marketwatch.com and authors of Quick Steps to Financial Stability. Smart investors have made ETFs today's hottest investment. iMoney is the only ETF investment guide with up-to-the-minute advice that reflects today's ETF marketplace: advice that is fully customized to your specific investment goals...

Houseonomics: Why Owning a Home is Still a Great Investment

roller89 — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:17:22 GMT

Gary N. Smith, Margaret H. Smith "Houseonomics: Why Owning a Home is Still a Great Investment"
Publisher: FT Press; 1 edition (May 1, 2008) | 240 Pages | ISBN: 0137133782 | PDF | 1.1 MB

"This book couldn't be timelier. With hundreds of thousands of Americans expected to lose their homes because they took out mortgages beyond their ability to pay, it is clear that home buyers need assistance--beyond the reassurance of the mortgage broker trying to close the deal and get his commission. This book, written in an easily accessible manner, provides that assistance; it lays out the economics of buying, owning, and financing a home." --Joseph Stiglitz, Columbia University, 2001 Nobel Prize in Economics "The purchase of a home is the most significant investment decision confronting nearly all adults. Yet sound advice, untainted by the self--interest of real estate and mortgage brokers, is extremely scarce. In Houseonomics, the Smiths provide simple and understandable answers to the vexing questions surrounding homeownership, making it a valuable resource for anyone serious about their financial future." --Bryan White, Managing Director, BlackRock "Houseonomics offers great insights about how to think about homeownership...

Your Credit Score, Your Money & What's at Stake: How to Improve the 3-Digit Number that Shapes Your Financial Future

roller89 — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:47:33 GMT

Liz Pulliam Weston "Your Credit Score, Your Money & What's at Stake (Updated Edition): How to Improve the 3-Digit Number that Shapes Your Financial Future"
Publisher: FT Press; Updated edition (February 19, 2009) | 224 Pages | ISBN: 0137016611 | PDF | 1.1 MB

"A great credit score can help you finish rich! Liz Pulliam Weston gives solid, easy-to-understand advice about how to improve your credit fast. Read this book and prosper." David Bach, bestselling author of The Automatic Millionaire and The Automatic Millionaire Homeowner "Excellent book! Insightful, well written, and surprisingly interesting. Liz Pulliam Weston has done an outstanding job demystifying an often intimidating and frustrating topic for the benefit of all consumers." Eric Tyson, syndicated columnist and bestselling author of Personal Finance for Dummies "No one makes complex financial information easy to understand like Liz Pulliam Weston. Her straight-talk and wise advice are invaluable to anyone with a credit card or check book--and that's just about all of us." Lois P. Frankel, Ph.D., author of Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office and Nice Girls Don't Get Rich "In a country where consumers increasingly pay more when they have bad credit, Liz Pulliam Weston's book provides excellent tips and advice on ways to improve your credit history and raise your credit score. If you just apply one or two of her insightful suggestions, you'll save many times the cost of this book." Ilyce R. Glink, financial reporter, talk show host, and bestselling author of 100 Questions Every First-Time Home Buyer Should Ask "Your credit score can save you money or cost you money--sometimes a lot of money. Yet, most people don't even know their scores, much less know how to make them better...

The Truth About Paying Fewer Taxes

roller89 — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:50:44 GMT

S. Kay Bell "The Truth About Paying Fewer Taxes"
Publisher: FT Press; 1 edition (January 16, 2009) | 224 Pages | ISBN: 0137153864 | PDF | 1.5 MB

All you need to know about cutting your taxes...this year and every year! *The truth about maximizing all your legal deductions and credits*The truth about smart tax planning for today and for the long term*The truth about avoiding IRS audits and costly tax penalties Simply the best thinking THE TRUTH AND NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH This book reveals 52 PROVEN bite-size, easy tax savings techniques that work. "Kay Bell's blog aims to provide tax and personal-finance tips and advice that will put more money in your bank account, not the government treasury." The Wall Street Journal Introduction vii Part I: The Truth About Filing Requirements Truth 1: Not everyone has to file 1 Truth 2: Figuring out your filing status 5 Truth 3: Filling out the right form 9 Truth 4: Meeting filing deadlines 13 Part II: The Truth About Taxable Income Truth 5: Determining what's taxable 17 Truth 6: Earned versus unearned income 21 Truth 7: The alternative minimum tax 25 Truth 8: Our progressive tax system 29 Part III: The Truth About Credits and Deductions Truth 9: Why credits are better 33 Truth 10: Standard versus itemized deductions 39 Truth 11: Dealing with deduction limitations 43 Truth 12: Maximizing charitable deductions 47 Truth 13: Deducting without itemizing 51 Part IV: The Truth About Taxes and Your Family Truth 14: Marriage and taxes 55 Truth 15: Innocent and injured spouse issues 59 Truth 16: Tax implications of divorce 63 Truth 17: Claiming exemptions and dependents...

Smart Women Protect Their Assets: Essential Information for Every Woman About Wills, Trusts, and More

roller89 — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:07:22 GMT

Wynne A. Whitman "Smart Women Protect Their Assets: Essential Information for Every Woman About Wills, Trusts, and More"
Publisher: FT Press; 1 edition (November 27, 2008) | 224 Pages | ISBN: 0132360403 | PDF | 1.3 MB

“This little book contains a wealth of estate planning information that every successful woman needs to know. Wynne Whitman makes complicated subjects comprehensible and outlines a plan of action that any woman can follow.”
–Liz Pulliam Weston, “the most-read personal finance columnist on the Internet” (Nielsen/NetRatings); author of Easy Money, Your Credit Score, and Deal with Your Debt
“Thanks to Wynne Whitman’s great advice, I’ve learned everything I need to know to ensure my stellar Grey Goose collection goes to the right person. But more importantly, I now know what I need to do to protect my assets as well as Chuy’s.”
–Chelsea Handler, best-selling author of Are You There, Vodka? It’s Me, Chelsea and My Horizontal Life; host of Chelsea Lately on E! Entertainment Television...

The Retirement Challenge: Will You Sink or Swim?: A Complete, Do-It-Yourself Toolkit to Navigate Your Financial Future

roller89 — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:25:27 GMT

Frank Armstrong, Jason R. Doss "The Retirement Challenge: Will You Sink or Swim?: A Complete, Do-It-Yourself Toolkit to Navigate Your Financial Future"
Publisher: FT Press; 1 edition (January 22, 2009) | 288 Pages | ISBN: 0132361329 | PDF | 3.4 MB

"Imagine that you board an airliner and are told that you will be piloting the plane. Such is the plight of tens of millions of Americans, on whom have been foisted a jumble of 401(k), 403(b), and 457 defined contribution plans, and are as well qualified to manage their retirement portfolios as they are to pilot a jet from Los Angeles to Boston. Since things aren't changing any time soon, you may very well need flying lessons, and pronto. Frank Armstrong's The Retirement Challenge: Will You Sink or Swim? is just the ground school you need." --William Bernstein, author of A Splendid Exchange: How Trade Shaped the World and The Four Pillars of Investing: Lessons for Building a Winning Portfolio "Armstrong and Doss have written a simple and understandable guide through the maze that is our financial world. If your goal is to outperform the vast majority of investors on the road to retirement, The Retirement Challenge: Will You Sink or Swim?...