{"product_id":"be-the-bird-how-to-avoid-the-1-trillion-wealth-management-shakedown-and-protect-enjoy-your-assets-for-life-hardcover","title":"Be the Bird: How to Avoid the $1+ Trillion \"Wealth Management\" Shakedown and Protect \u0026 Enjoy Your Assets for Life - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBradley Clark\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinally-Your Retirement Planning Puzzle... SOLVED!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImagine a retirement where you're not just financially secure but confident, empowered, and excited about the future. 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Finally-\u003cstrong\u003esee your entire retirement planning puzzle\u003c\/strong\u003e come together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This book is a game-changer, breaking down complex topics into bite-sized, practical advice.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - An Early Reader\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Clark demystifies retirement planning with straightforward guidance anyone can follow.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - Verified Amazon Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt All Started in Palo Alto in 1996\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn his Portfolio Theory class at Stanford, Nobel Prize-winner Bill Sharpe shared unsettling truths about the financial advice industry that shocked me and sparked my mission to empower others. Too often, the advice people receive serves the advisor's bottom line more than the client's goals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cem\u003eThe Motley Fool, \u003c\/em\u003e I learned to make complex financial topics clear and actionable for everyday readers. Influenced by thought leaders like Pfau, Bogle, Sharpe, Kahneman, and Swedroe, I've developed a proven framework that cuts through the noise of self-serving advice to help you achieve lasting confidence in your retirement plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow, as a \u003cstrong\u003eRetirement Income Expert\u003c\/strong\u003e (CFP, RICP) managing nearly $1 billion in client assets, I'm sharing the proven strategies I've used to help people like you enjoy relaxed confidence in their financial lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You'll Discover Inside (some of this is NERDY, but you'll thank me): \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour Needs, Wants, \u0026amp; Wishes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Prioritize goals for clarity and peace of mind. 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Establish \"buffer assets.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrow Your Wealth with the \"Perfect Portfolio\"\u003c\/strong\u003e: Build a portfolio that's low-cost, tax-efficient, and diversified. Discover \u003cem\u003eWarren Buffett\u003c\/em\u003e-inspired strategies to grow your wealth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNavigate the Problematic Financial Advice Industry\u003c\/strong\u003e: Be your own advisor (if inclined) or make clear, controlled decisions. Avoid costly traps by understanding flawed advisor compensation schemes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnjoy Relaxed Confidence in Your Financial Life\u003c\/strong\u003e: Retire \u003cem\u003eto something, \u003c\/em\u003e not \u003cem\u003efrom something, \u003c\/em\u003e aligned with purpose. Overcome negativity bias and unlock lasting peace of mind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 292\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.81 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 03, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53521919574323,"sku":"9798218098797","price":37.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/s3xxpj-vy.myshopify.com\/products\/be-the-bird-how-to-avoid-the-1-trillion-wealth-management-shakedown-and-protect-enjoy-your-assets-for-life-hardcover","provider":"The Celestial Starlit Phoenix ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}